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October

October was a significant month for Mums of the Hills (MotHs), capping off a year dedicated to community support in the Dandenong and Yarra Ranges.

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Understanding our community’s health needs

The Check Me Out project, brought to life by Mums of the Hills, Women’s Health East, and Phoenix Australia, was a compassionate, community-driven initiative aimed at nurturing the well-being of women, AFAB, and non-binary individuals. Through local roadshow events, this project created a welcoming space where people could connect with healthcare professionals, ask questions, and learn about their health. This initiative sought not only to empower individuals with knowledge but also to make mental and physical health support more accessible for those living with the unique challenges of life in the hills. Here’s a look at the outcomes, capturing both the strengths and needs within the community.

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MotHs Incredible Year

Over the past year, we’ve organised more than 40 events, an incredible achievement for a group powered almost entirely by volunteers. We believe that no one should feel disconnected or isolated from the community around them. Isolation is often a reality accepted by women navigating the years of motherhood, but the impacts can be devastating and wide reaching. Together, we’re addressing the factors that create isolation in our community while connecting mothers to services and the community.

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Check us out - We’re looking after our health

Getting women’s health back on track has been a huge part of this year’s goals. We are so grateful to Dr Marina McPherson, Emma Gilmour and Katie Underwood for sharing their stories and voice to both inspire and encourage others to care for self.

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A helping hand when times are tough

We have seen in increase in the number of members talking about the financial pressures of Christmas this year. In response to this outcry, I was approached by a mum, She had been through a tough time and regrets not asking for help sooner. This is her story.

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Climate Change & the effect on our community

When it comes to the impacts of climate change, we see our community as Australia’s metaphorical canary in the coalmine. Our community is experiencing the early impacts of a climate change and serves as an early indicator of what other communities are likely to experience in the future.  

In this blog we call on our Yarra Ranges councilor candidates to consider the concerns of our community on key issues exacerbated by climate change.

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The Yarra Ranges Housing Crisis

The housing situation in the Yarra Ranges, particularly in the Dandenong Ranges, has become increasingly dire, exacerbated by a confluence of factors including rising homeownership rates, a booming short-term rental market, climate-related disasters, and family separations following the COVID-19 pandemic.

MotHs will continue advocating for solutions that keep families close, strengthen community ties, and ensure that the Yarra Ranges remains not just a tourist destination, but a home for its long-term residents.

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Our Call for Generational Change

MotHs has applied for grant funding through the Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help develop programs and awareness in our community to stop family violence from being the shameful crisis it is. Even if we are not successful with this grant round, we hope that this video will spark conversations and opportunities. To our wonderful network of friends, researchers, and orgnanisations, please hear our call to action and join us in making a difference in our community.

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Our community has spoken and their concerns are clear

Every year, Mums of the Hills, Inc (MotHs) conducts a survey to ensure we are advocating on the issues that matter most to our community and to deepen our understanding of the people we support.

These insights have highlighted the need for ongoing targeted support and resources to address these pressing community issues.

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All that was July

Cold wet July created a few challenges here in the hills. That didn’t stop us from getting out and having fun.

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June Wrap Up

June was a bustling month for MotHs. Here's a quick look at all the exciting activities and achievements.

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The Great April Race

April has been a month filled with meaningful events and initiatives that have brought us closer together as a community. Here's a roundup of what we've been up to..

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