In partnership with Holstep Health
Health & Community Services (HCS) proudly collaborates with Holstep Health, a leading not-for-profit organisation established through the merger of Banyule Community Health and Merri Health. Together, we share a vision of creating healthier, more inclusive communities where every person has access to the care and support they need to live a full and meaningful life.
Holstep Health has a long-standing reputation for delivering primary health, community wellbeing, and social care programs throughout Victoria. By partnering with Holstep, HCS strengthens its clinical reach, coordination capacity, and service quality, ensuring that individuals and families can access truly holistic care — from early intervention to long-term rehabilitation and recovery.
A shared commitment to holistic wellbeing
This partnership allows HCS and Holstep Health to work hand in hand across multiple disciplines and regions, offering:
- Coordinated access to community and primary healthcare services
- Allied health, nursing, and behavioural support programs
- Integrated rehabilitation and recovery services for people affected by injury, illness, or disability
- Family, carer, and social inclusion programs that promote wellbeing and resilience
- Health promotion, education, and prevention initiatives to improve community outcomes
- Specialist services for older adults, youth, and First Nations communities, ensuring culturally safe and responsive care
Through collaboration, we're able to close service gaps and improve continuity of care — ensuring that clients experience seamless transitions between medical, allied, and social supports. Together, HCS and Holstep Health are redefining what person-centred, community-connected care looks like — grounded in dignity, inclusion, and empowerment.
Our shared purpose
The partnership between HCS and Holstep Health is built on shared values of:
- Equity – ensuring everyone can access quality care regardless of background or circumstance.
- Empowerment – supporting individuals to make informed choices about their health and future.
- Community Connection – fostering collaboration between organisations, families, and local networks.
- Integrity and Innovation – continuously improving services through evidence-based, compassionate practice.
Together, we are expanding opportunities for Victorians to access comprehensive health, disability, and community support — in ways that are integrated, inclusive, and focused on long-term wellbeing. This partnership is more than a collaboration — it's a shared mission to build a stronger, healthier Victoria.