Zviko Jinga joins Grampians Health Edenhope’s Rural Outreach team

Zviko grew up in Zimbabwe but she and her family have lived and worked for a bit in the United Kingdom prior to moving to Australia.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, a Master of Business Administration and currently working towards completing a Diploma in Community Services, Zviko is looking forward to using her education and skills to support communities as a part of the Rural Outreach Team.

“As a Rural Outreach worker, my role is to support anyone who might need a trusted person to talk to, offering any non-clinical related mental health support whilst guiding them to the best service and assistance in the area,” said Zviko.

“In the past I have worked in a mental health hospital in the UK, supporting patients in the wards. In my previous role, I worked with families offering family violence support, child wellbeing support, non- clinical mental wellbeing support and linking them into the right services available in the local area.

“I am so passionate about working with families and individuals going through challenging times by offering emotional support, giving a listening ear and assisting them to work through their personal goals.

Working from the Health & Wellbeing Hub in Elizabeth Street, Zviko, Mal and Murray provide a free service as a part of the Rural Outreach Program. The aim of the program is to improve the wellbeing of community members who are struggling.

It offers a timely service, with a worker who will meet in person or over the phone with the person requiring assistance. They will listen, provide support and where needed assistance linking you with the appropriate services.

If you would like to know more about the Rural Outreach Program or would like to speak with one of the team about how they can help you, please call 1300 688 732 (1300 OUTREACH) or email wellbeingHUB@edmh.org.au.