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Lockdown #6: August 5 - August 12

Fri 6 Aug 2021

Ok, well, here we are again but DO-NUT panic. We are here for you. As we are an essential health service, we are still able to offer many of our services, both face to face and via telehealth. Here's the drill (we think you might already know it...):

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Lockdown #5 Update

Fri 16 Jul 2021

Well nobody wanted to hear the news about another lockdown but here we are. Again! It’s annoying but we’ve all had plenty of practice so we know what to do to make this pause in normality work.

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Service Update June 11, 2021

Fri 11 Jun 2021

Due to the extensive storm damage and power outages across the region, Inspiro will be closed today (Friday 11th June) and tomorrow (Saturday 12th June)

We are endeavouring to contact everyone with an appointment booked in for today or tomorrow. We apologise for the...

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We have no power :(

Thu 10 Jun 2021

THURSDAY 10th JUNE UPDATE

Due to the very wild weather last night, we have no power, internet or telephones ( just like lots of you, we know). We've been left in the dark!

Unfortunately this means we've had to shut our doors for today We have had great difficulty contacting clients...

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Inspiro's response to the Victorian lockdown

Thu 27 May 2021

We are still here for you

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What the Circuit Breaker means for our Inspiro community

Sat 13 Feb 2021

Yesterday the Victorian Government announced that the state would be going into a compulsory five day lockdown, commencing last night, Friday February 12th at 11.59pm.

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Welcome Back (and space...)

Wed 13 Jan 2021

Welcome back! It is so lovely to see our clients coming back into our sites at the beginning of this new year. Fingers crossed 2021 is less tumultuous than last year!

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We're taking a break

Wed 23 Dec 2020

Inspiro will be closed from December 24 until January 3 (inclusive). We'll be back on Monday, January 4!

If you do require urgent assistance whilst we are closed, here are some useful numbers:

Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne: (03) 9341 1000
HeadtoHelp Mental Health Services: 1800 595 212
Lifeline...

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Healthy teeth in ISO

Thu 20 Aug 2020

Whilst we’re all in lockdown, it can be challenging to stay on top of many things, like getting in daily exercise and staying motivated to work from home 😱

But the Dental Team at Inspiro reckon it's a good time to think about your oral health and have a few tips for healthier mouths for you and...

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The Youth Health Hub is GO

Thu 20 Aug 2020

This week we launched the Yarra Ranges Youth Health Hub!

Inspiro is very excited and proud to lead the consortium that is delivering much-needed support services to young people in the Yarra Ranges. We launched it (softly) this week and we are looking forward to working with our youth reference...

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Great news for Young People in the Yarra Ranges

Wed 24 Jun 2020

Young People - you're getting a Health Hub and it's all about YOU

We are VERY excited to announce that a new Health Hub for Young People is on its way to the Yarra Ranges! Together with our partners, Anchor Inc., Cire Services, Eastern Community Legal Centre and Oonah Health and Community...

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Healthy Eating in ISO

Tue 5 May 2020

So many temptations whilst staying at home! Here are some tips from our dietitian to help us all stay on the right track...

Some of us are finding that working from home, or staying in isolation, is causing boredom and irritability or stress, resulting far too often in comfort or mindless...

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Telehealth - what is it?

Thu 30 Apr 2020

We are still able to deliver most services. Here's how:

All allied health and counselling services are 'essential services', it's important that clients continue or commence treatment through these interesting times. Here at Inspiro, we've pivoted quickly and changed things around so that we can...

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Managing your mind during challenging times

Mon 27 Apr 2020

The Benefits of Mindfulness

brought to you by the Inspiro Counselling Team

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We are here, with just a few changes

Fri 17 Apr 2020

We are here. If you need us, please call

As we all know, things are changing rapidly. These are certainly challenging times but we're responding by changing the way we do things so that we can still support your health needs. That's what we're here for after all!

We're fortunate in that many of...

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Navigating Changing Times

Thu 9 Apr 2020

Navigating a new routine under COVID-19

brought to you by the Inspiro Counselling Team

These are extraordinary times and looking after our mental and physical health is more important than ever. It’s easy and normal to become overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, depression and uncertainty and,...

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Support, psychology and counselling for stress, depression and anxiety

Wed 13 Feb 2019

Inspiro offers psychology services available to book privately, meaning that you can access our service at your convenience, with flexible times, no wait-list and at a low cost. If you have private health insurance, we can efficiently and easily process your claims on the spot using HICAPS.

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Remembering the 2009 Victorian bushfires

Fri 25 Jan 2019

Almost 10 years ago, Victorians lived through the worst heatwave and bushfires in our nation’s history – the Black Saturday bushfires, which swept across Victoria in February 2009.Tragically, 173 people lost their lives in the fires and the heatwave saw deaths increase by 374 people. Many more...

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Yes, boys do cry - how my son struggled at school

Mon 23 Apr 2018

Years ago I worked in the administration office of a Melbourne high school. One my strongest memories from that job was when all the year seven kids started. They looked so much smaller than the senior kids. They were often unsure of what to do and where to go and come to the office.

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Community Outreach Perinatal Support Service and SMS4Families program

Fri 9 Feb 2018

What is the Community Outreach Perinatal Support Service?

The Community Outreach Perinatal Support Service (COPSS) is a counselling and support program oﬀered to new and expectant parents who may be dealing with or at risk of, perinatal depression
The service is oﬀered across the Eastern and...

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Are Australian's really racist? Jellina reviews Deadly Unna

Thu 29 Jun 2017

Deadly Unna. A story of racism Jelinna Santiago, Mt Lilydale Mercy College Deadly Unna is an award winning teenage novel. The author Phillip Gwynne, says that several events from the book are based on true events from his childhood. In South Australia, there was a small town where the...

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Women’s cancer support group in the Yarra Ranges

Mon 26 Jun 2017

Women’s cancer support group in the Yarra Ranges Did you know that in 2017 there have been 17,586 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia? Even less well known is that men get breast cancer as well! In 2017 144 Australian men were diagnosed. In 2017 breast cancer will become...

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Inspiro's groups and programs cater for children, adults and the elderly

Fri 23 Jun 2017

Inspiro's Groups and ProgramsInspiro's groups, programs and services include a range of activities that cater for all ages, stages of life and challenges. We cater for young children, youth, adults, parents and older people. For more information on any particular group, program or service in this...

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Support for pregnant women and women with young children

Mon 15 May 2017

Are you pregnant or do you have young children? The Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies program provides mothers and soon to be mothers with needed assistance and guidance.Call us now on 9028 0153 or and ask for Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies This...