North Yarra Community Health

NYCH Collingwood Centre - celebrating 25 years

A collection of stories

• Introduction
• Key Dates
• October 2002 (262KB - PDF)
• October 2004 (1.29MB - PDF)

Introduction

While Community Health Centres in Victoria largely originate from the late 1970s, this Collingwood Centre is heir to a much longer tradition all the way back to 1869 when Dr. Singleton opened the Collingwood Free Medical Dispensary in a single storied cottage in Wellington Street.

These essays and reminiscences were submitted by clients of the Centre to mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the current building in Hoddle Street.

These stories speak volumes about the important role that Singleton's and its successors have played in the local area. They bring to life that sense of community, which the Centre has always aimed to promote.

High quality health and welfare services are a given, and many contributors refer to the quality of care which is offered. But, just as importantly, the voices in this collection highlight the intangibles, the connections, the “village well” atmosphere which is so much a part of our service.

On behalf of all the staff, we want to thank the contributors who took the time to write to us their words are truly inspirational.

Vera Boston– Chief Executive Officer

Marlies Blatz– Aged Care Nurse

Key dates setting out the transition from Singleton's to North Yarra Community Health can be found at the back.

Key Dates