NAIDOC WEEK: Take 5 with Aunty Judith ‘Jacko’ Jackson
In recognition of NAIDOC week 7-14 July 2019, we had a quick chat with Gunggari woman and Elder and Star Health Volunteer Aunty Judith ‘Jacko’ Jackson, better known as “Aunty Jacko” by her peers and Aboriginal Peoples. Aunty Jacko has received a number of awards for her outstanding community work, including being inducted in the…
Star Health Organises Homeless Memorial in Port Phillip
The Melbourne community will be lighting a candle to remember those lost whilst homeless at our annual Homeless Memorial on Thursday 20th June at The Peanut Farm Reserve, St Kilda.
A day in the life of Service Access & Support Team Member, Deepa
We often underestimate how important it is to be greeted by a friendly face when seeking a health service. People can often feel daunted and unsure when visiting the doctors or a Community Health Centre, which is why Star Health has a dedicated support team ready and willing to help anyone that walks through the…
Special General Meeting – 8 May 2019
The Star Health Board invites Star Health Members to a Special General Meeting on Wednesday 8 May 2019 at 1pm at 341 Coventry St, South Melbourne. A light lunch will be served from 12.30pm. The reason for this Special General Meeting is for Members to consider and decide proposed changes to the Star Health Constitution….
Media Release: Commitment to Expand Star Health’s Prahran Site
Star Health welcomes the announcement that a Federal Labor Government will invest $4 million in a new Star Health mental health community hub in Prahran. The announcement was made today by Labor Leader in the Senate, the Hon Penny Wong, at Star Health’s Prahran site. Star Health Board President Judith Klepner said “It is fantastic…
Media Release: We’re moving … on the double!
As we get into the swing of the new year, Star Health has been busy, with two office moves in St Kilda and Bentleigh in recent weeks. On Friday 15 March, The Hon. Martin Foley MP officially opened our new St Kilda Service Centre at 22-28 Fitzroy Street. Minister Foley spoke passionately about the importance…
Network Issues
Star Health is currently experiencing network issues. This is affecting our phones and emails. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and we are working hard to get back online ASAP.
Homelessness Week
Did you know that over 100,000 Australians experience homelessness on any night of the week? Are you aware that this number has grown over 10% in the past decade? Many Australians are not conscious of the homelessness epidemic in this country nor the problems that people experiencing homelessness face on a daily basis (which…
Media Release: State dental funding a welcome but small step forward for people on public dental waiting lists
The Victorian Oral Health Alliance (VOHA) has welcomed the State Budget announcement of $267.4 million for public dental services. This is a positive but modest first step in meeting the needs of Victorians eligible for public dental care, many currently waiting in long queues. The increased funding is expected to provide an extra 20,000 client…
Low waiting lists for Dentists – Book today
Star Health currently has low waiting lists for our Dentists (South Melbourne and Prahran) particularly for children. We will be open all over the holiday period. We accept the Medicare letter for $1,000 worth of dental care for children and young people up to 17 years. Also exemptions are available for priority clients, low fees…