Community

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we believe that everyone has the right to participate in community life.

Access for everyone

Are there physical, emotional or social barriers preventing you from accessing our services, or from participating in the broader community?

We provide a range of services to ensure people from a diverse range of backgrounds get the support and care they need.

This includes access to translation services, emergency relief for those in acute trouble, and specialised services for members of the migrant and refugee communities where we work.

Healthy communities

One of our aims is to improve people’s health by addressing the underlying causes of health problems.

We engage individuals, schools, workplaces, food outlets and community organisations to help create ‘health promoting’ environments where the healthy choice is the easy choice.

We use local partnerships and a skilled health promotion team to encourage healthy eating and physical activity, reduce smoking and harmful alcohol use and improve mental health.

Select a service from the menu to learn more about what we can offer you.

Services Offered

Linkages: advocacy, information and referrals

Navigating the healthcare and disability support system can be difficult. But it is also critical for people with many health conditions and high support needs.

Exercise

Regular physical activity or exercise is an important part of keeping fit and healthy.

Migrant and refugee support

Many new arrivals find that moving to a new country is overwhelming and stressful. Latrobe Community Health Service is a good starting point.

Health Promotion – Action for a healthier Latrobe

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to making Latrobe a healthy and vibrant place for all. We work to improve the health and wellbeing of our community in the Latrobe Valley. To do this, we apply a settings-based, systems-thinking approach to health promotion.