Linking Melton South (LMS) is a placed-based community project which was first established in 2013 by Western Health in response to the emerging challenges for Melton South. These included rapid population growth and growing inequity in health outcomes as a result of experiences of disadvantage and social exclusion.

LMS has been able to deliver over 20 community driven projects with a focus on place-making, community events and celebrations and participatory arts since 2013 in partnership with Melton South residents. Over 10,000 community members have been directly engaged in mental health promoting initiatives in Melton South since it began.

Goal:

To promote a socially inclusive and connected community in Melton South, capable of responding to local aspirations and community needs.

2021 Current projects:

Community Garden

Melton South Community Garden is at the Melton South Community Centre, and is used a space to grow, harvest, cook and eat, reuse waste and raise organic produce. With ongoing infrastructure improvements, garden sessions and classes, we aim to make the Melton South Community Garden a unique, safe and inclusive garden space for all who live, work, learn and play in Melton South. Membership is free, and ongoing opportunities are provided to regular members. To get involved in the working group or to attend any of the sessions contact the Health Promotion team at healthpromotion@djhs.org.au

Pop Up Services Hub

The Pop Up Services Hub is a free opportunity to connect in to local services in your area, get information, referrals and support on a wide range of areas including employment, housing, mental health, family and children's services, hearing, and more. Operating out of the Melton South Community Centre every Friday of the school term co-located with the ADRA/ Melton South Community Centre Food Pantry, the Hub is a great place to find out more about what is happening in your area. For more information contact the Health Promotion team at HealthPromotion@djhs.org.au

Community Repair

Community Repair provides a free opportunity to meet people with an interest in tinkering and do-it-yourself repairs. It is a great way to build relationships, share knowledge and get to know people in your neighbourhood. Every month a dedicated group of volunteer 'fixers' encourage people to bring down their broken goods to connect and learn from one another, helping to reduce the amount of landfill, and creating a more supportive, connected community. If you're interested in getting involved as a fixer, have something you'd like fixed, or just want to see what it's all about, drop in to one of our upcoming sessions on the first Saturday of the month at the Bridge Road Children’s & Community Centre, 260 Bridge Rd, Strathtulloh. For more information contact the Health Promotion team at HealthPromotion@djhs.org.au

Little Libraries

A Little Library is a free book exchange where people can 'take a book, leave a book". There are Little Libraries located across Melton including:

MELTON SOUTH LAUNDRETTE, Station Rd, Melton South 3338 - Drop in when open.

CCCM FOODBANK: 100 Coburns Road, Melton South, 3338 - Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm (12:15pm Fri)
MELTON SOUTH COMMUNITY CENTRE: 41 Exford Road, Melton South, 3338 - Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm
MELTON TRAIN STATION: Staughton St, Melton South, 3338 - Drop in when open

For more information or if you would like to start a Little Library in your organisation, business or residence, please contact the Health Promotion Team at healthpromotion@djhs.org.au

Steering Committee and Working Groups

Our Linking Melton South Steering Committee takes the lead in planning and decision making for the Linking Melton South project. We are always looking for local community members, businesses and organisations to be involved!

If you’d like to be involved in the Linking Melton South Steering Committee or any of our working groups for these projects, please contact the Health Promotion Team at healthpromotion@djhs.org.au

Dream Big Festival

The Dream Big Festival is a community driven event for the Melton South community held annually at the Melton South Community Centre and Mt. Carberry Reserve. Facilitated by Linking Melton South and Festival for Healthy Living/Dream Big, the Festival aims to:

Showcase the Melton South Community
Promote local arts and crafts

Promote health and wellbeing, including celebration of cultural diversity. Please see the link for the festival in 2021 here; https://vimeo.com/568915458/eac0d93572. If you would like to be involved in Dream Big 2022 please contact Ben from the Health Promotion Team at healthpromotion@djhs.org.au

Opportunities exist to help with planning, volunteering, cultural performance, artistic expression, food and recipe sharing, and much more!

The 2021 event will be adhering to the COVID Safe plan attached

Contact Information

For enquiries call our Health Promotion Team on:

Ph: (03) 9361 9301

Email: BenjaminT@djhs.org.au

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