MEDIA RELEASE     14 NOVEMBER 2025     It’s now easier than ever to access a physiotherapist or dietitian thanks to the introduction of virtual Allied Health services by The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia (THCFA).    People Australia-wide can now book virtual appointments with physiotherapist Jessica Lynch and dietitian Sophie Cann.    THCFA Chief Executive, Richard Cheney, said there are many reasons why someone might not be able to access in-person services, including distance,...

An innovative after-hours GP service that makes healthcare more accessible for rural Victorians has been named as a finalist at the upcoming Gippsland PHN Primary Health Awards.     Delivered by The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia (THCFA), the Health Access GP After Hours program has been named as a finalist in the ‘Courageous Innovation’ category of the awards.    The service provides timely and free virtual GP consultations to Gippsland residents outside regular GP clinic hours –...

This Mental Health Month, the Healthy Communities Foundation Australia’s MindCare team is stepping up for mental health by taking part in the Black Dog Institute’s One Foot Forward challenge.  Among them is Mental Health Social Worker, Ele Mason-Sakkas, who loves clocking up kilometres on foot on nature trails near her home in coastal Mallacoota, Victoria.  Elle loves her job which involves supporting people aged 12 and over through a 12-week program designed to help participants achieve...