Activities and Classes

Banyule Community Health Service runs a variety of group sessions for the community and self help groups.

Activity / Group Venue/ Days / Times: Contact:
Banyule Breast Cancer Support Group
"Forget Me Nots"

Rosanna Fire Station Community House
232 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna

1st Monday of Month
10:00am to 12:00pm
(social luncheon held on 3rd Monday of month)

Elischka Sageman

tel: 03 9450 2023

Carer's Support Group

West Heidelberg Centre

1st Monday of Month: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
(no meeting in January)

Pauline Courtney

tel: 03 9450 2030

CHUGS

A specialised playgroup focusing on interaction between mother and baby, offered over ten weeks. The sessions are one hour followed by time for a coffee and a chat, and are aimed at women experiencing some adjustment difficulties following the birth of their baby.

For dates and times, contact Sharlene Cook.

Sharlene Cook

tel: 03 9450 2048

Consumer Awareness Group
(Bill Paying Service)
Fridays – Fortnightly
8:00am - 2:00pm

Cynthia Munro

tel: 03 9450 2052

Diabetes Information and Support Group (Banyule)

Macleod Hall
Birdwood Avenue, Macleod
3rd Tuesday of Month: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $3.00 donation for a cuppa

Debra Thorpe

Diabetes Educator/Nurse

tel: 03 9450 2000

Diabetes Support Group (Watsonia) - "Pin Cushions and Pill Poppers"

Watsonia Library - Commuity Room
Ibbottson St (off Watsonia Rd), Watsonia
1st Thursday of the month: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

 

Debra Thorpe

Diabetes Educator/Nurse

tel: 03 9450 2000

Dietitian Supermarket Tours

Coles Supermarkets
Ivanhoe, Warringal and Greensborough
1st Wednesday of the month: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Alissa Mitchell

tel: 03 9450 2000

Eat Well Play Well

Nutrition talks for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 5 years old. Sessions are run by Paediatric Dietitian, with presentations from our Physiotherapists and Paediatric Occupational Therapists.

Sessions include:

  • Introducing Solids
  • Nutrition & Exercise for Mums after Pregnancy
  • Healthy Eating & Active Play (Toddlers & Preschool Children)

Session dates and times times vary throughout the school term.

For bookings, contact Banyule City Council:

tel: 03 9490 4222

Download Term 1 Program

Family Drug Help

Nillumbik Community Health (Eltham)
1st Monday of Month
1300 660 068
Gambling - Getting Even

A group to help people stop or control their gambling, held over ten weeks on Thursdays.

Darebin Community Health Service
42 Separation Street, Northcote

The program has finished for 2009 and will run again in 2010. Please check back for details.

Peter Seccombe

Gambler's Help Northern

tel: 03 9355 9956


Gentle Exercise Group

Banyule Community Health
21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg
Wednesdays: 9:30am to 10:30am

Marita Carmody
tel: 03 9450 2025 or

Michelle Grills
tel: 03 9450 2020

Huff and Puff Group

Banyule Community Health
21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg

1st Wednesday of month
1.00pm - 3.00 p.m.

Yvette French

Community Health Nurse

tel: 03 9450 2036

Hydrotherapy
Greensborough

1 Kalparrin Avenue, Greensborough
Mondays (school terms)
11:30am - 12:15pm; or 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Cost: $8 - 6 Sessions / 45 Minutes

Lyndall Watson or
Ian Kozaris

tel: 03 9433 0936

Hydrotherapy
West Heidelberg

Olympic Leisure Centre
Moresby Court, West Heidelberg
Wednesdays: 10:30am - 11:15am

Physiotherapist

tel: 03 9450 2025

"Let's Do It" Group

West Heidelberg Centre

Monday weekly 10.30 - 1.00 pm

Cynthia Munro

tel: 03 9450 2052

Make A Move

A falls prevention program.
Dates and times to be confirmed. Please check back again soon.

Marita Carmody
tel: 03 9450 2025 or

Pauline Courtney
tel: 03 9450 2030

MUMS Wellbeing Group
(Mums Understanding Mums Stuff)

A group for women who either have, or are at risk of, ante/post natal depression. The group aims to provide support to women experiencing difficulties adjusting to parenthood.

Banyule Community Health
21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg
Wednesdays: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

A referral to Sharleen is required before attending the group.

Sharlene Cook

tel: 03 9450 2048

Pram Walking Group
Heidelberg

Heidelberg Park
1 Beverley Road, Heidelberg
Friday Mornings
Winter: Meet at 10:00am for departure at 10:15am
Summer: Meet at 9:15am for departure at 9:30am

Marita Carmody
tel: 03 9450 2025 or

Janelle Duggan
tel: 03 9450 2093

 

Pram Walking Group
Greensborough
Watmough Park
Kalparrin Avenue, Greensborough
Monday Mornings
Meet at 9:15am for departure at 9:30am
Lyndall Watson
tel: 03 9433 0936
Pulmonary Exercise Program

Banyule Community Health
21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg
Tuesdays: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursdays: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Physiotherapist

tel: 03 9450 2025

SMART Recovery

A support group for people with addictive behaviours.

Banyule Community Health
21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg
Fridays 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: Free

Dana Robson
tel: 03 9450 2610

Maeve O'Driscoll
tel: 03 9450 2611

Somali Planned Activity (ADASS) Program for Men

Banyule Community Health
21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg
2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesday: 10:30am to 4:30pm

Pauline Courtney

tel: 03 9450 2030

Somali Women's Parenting Support Group

Banyule Community Health
21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg
2nd Thursday of Month: 11:00am to 1:00pm

Amina Hussein

tel: 03 9450 2063

Strong People Stay Healthy
Greensborough

Banyule Community Health
3/25-33 Grimshaw St, Greensborough
Mondays: 3:00pm - 4:00pm (school terms)
Thursdays: 3:00pm - 4:00pm (school terms)
Cost: $3 per session

Lyndall Watson or
Ian Kozaris

tel: 03 9433 0936

 

Strong People Stay Healthy
West Heidelberg
Banyule Community Health
21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg
Mondays: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (school terms)
Thursdays: 3.00pm - 4.00pm (school terms)
Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Prakashni Reddy

tel: 03 9450 2037

Banyule Community Health   |  banyule@bchs.org.au
West Heidelberg: 21 Alamein Road , Tel 9450 2000   |   Greensborough: 25 Grimshaw St, Tel 9433 5111