Our History
Founded at the University of Melbourne in 2011, Strive is a not-for-profit organisation run by students delivering public health initiatives in Melbourne.
Strive runs various community outreach initiatives delivering health education and helping individuals to make informed decisions about their health. We have delivered a range of impactful programs, including community workshops, student conferences, and Strive Clinic, the first student-run clinic in Australia.
We are proud of our strong volunteer base composed of health-conscious students. Our initiatives allow students to engage with primary healthcare through workshops and programs. We aim not only to give back to the community, but to build skills such as teamwork, leadership, and project management.
Our Vision
Strive Student Health Initiative aims to deliver public health initiatives to improve the health outcomes of our community, while empowering students to lead positive change.
Our Mission
Improve the wellbeing of our community
- Deliver health promotion initiatives that enhance health literacy and promote preventative health strategies to the general public.
- Address health and social inequities by improving healthcare accessibility and delivering public health initiatives to populations most in need.
Empower students to be change agents for health
- Foster an interdisciplinary environment that promotes collaboration and leadership to deliver public health initiatives.
- Equip students with the skills and knowledge to deliver public health initiatives.
- Promote a multidisciplinary understanding of public health, health education and healthcare careers.
Our Core Values – I CARE
Innovation
Creative ideas and new approaches to health and education
Collaboration
Students of different disciplines
Accessibility
Equitable access to education and healthcare
Respect
All people deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion
Education
Empowering students and community with the skills and knowledge to affect change
