Health promotion

The community health service is committed to health promotion/community development and the prevention of ill health.  Working in partnership with our community and other organisations, staff provide a holistic approach to health care and health enhancement with an emphasis on the individual.  Programs include:

10,000 steps

Clients can have a pedometer on loan for four weeks from the Cardinia-Casey Community Health Service Cranbourne to increase physical activity levels to 10,000 steps a day.
Referral: Therapist only

Casey indoor walks

Part of Cardinia-Casey Community Health Service’s physical activity initiative, three indoor walks organised in partnership with The Division of GPs, YMCA, City of Casey community representatives and three shopping centres.  Supervised walks are a “go at your own pace” activity led by a qualified fitness instructor and suitable for all levels of ability.
  • Centro Cranbourne -  Tuesday and Thursdays
  • Westfield Fountain Gate -  Wednesday and Fridays
  • Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre -  Wednesdays
Referral:  T: 59 90 6139

English conversation group

Open to all persons wishing to improve their English skills and to socialise.
Held Mondays 10.30-12.30 at Balla Balla Community Health Service

Hills community garden

Committee meets at the Community Health Service - Pakenham on the fourth Tuesday each month.
Referral - T: 5941 0500

Hills men's shed

In Cockatoo offering regular opportunities for men of all ages to share ideas, skills and support each other.

Referral - T: 5941 0500

Increasing access to computers and the internet

A partnership project to increase access to community-based computers and the internet.   Access to low cost computers for purchase in the catchment, in partnership with Green PC.
T: 5990 6137

Needle and syringe program

A confidential, non judgmental and accessible service supporting the safe disposal of used needles and syringes. Promotes safe injecting drug use and reduces the risk of HIV, hepatitis B and C.

T: 8768 5247 - Doveton, Cranbourne, Berwick, Pakenham andCockatoo
    8558 9080 - Springvale and Dandenong

Women with disabilities and family violence

Working in partnership with family violence and disability agencies servicing the Shire of Cardinia and the City of Casey to increase awareness of family violence issues as they relate to women with disabilities.

Contact us

T: 5990 6304

Work experience opportunities for Aboriginal students

Working within the spirit of Aboriginal self determination, the service provides work experience and skills training opportunities for Aboriginal students. For information contact access and equity worker Chris Kirkpatrick