Winners – Merri-bek Awards !
Merri Health was thrilled to see two of our Active Living programs recognised at the Merri-bek Awards !
Community Champion Mehtab Kiran Shami won the Access and Inclusion award , honouring the valuable contribution she ’ s made towards access and inclusion for people with a disability .
The Fawkner Netball Club , We ’ re Game program partner , were joint winners of the Contribution to Sports award , recognising the outstanding achievements of their welcoming and inclusive club culture .
Merri Health staff and Community Champion Mehtab at the Merri-bek Awards .
We ’ re proud to work in partnership with communities to support better health and wellbeing .
The Merri-bek Awards are a wonderful celebration of individuals / groups who have improved the quality of life in our community . Congratulations to all winners and nominees !
Click here to find out more about our Active Living programs .
Walking in solidarity with victim survivors
Merri Health ’ s goal is to create a better future for our community – one that is free of violence and is gender equitable , safe and respectful .
To help create a future where all families are safe , equal and respected we took part in the Walk Against Family Violence on Friday 24 November .
The walk is organised as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence , which a global campaign led annually by UN Women .
Merri Health stands in solidarity with victim-survivors . By taking part in the walk , we joined communities all around the world calling for the elimination of family violence and violence against women .
“ It was fabulous to see Spring Street turn orange again this year , and so uplifting to stand sideby-side with others who want to see an end to gender-based violence .”
Jillian Dent Merri Health Acting General Manager , Family and Community
Merri Health staff at The Walk Against Family Violence
We advocate for gender equality , the prevention of family violence , and support victim-survivors through our Family Violence Counselling Service .
If you would like to talk to someone , please call 1300 637 744 , or visit our website for more information .
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