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Strengthening community health: Nexus Primary Health and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health to explore a merger

Nexus Primary Health (Nexus) and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH) are excited to share the first step to explore the creation of a stronger, more resilient community health service for people who live in Hume, Macedon Ranges, Mitchell, Murrindindi and Strathbogie local government areas. On Monday 13 January 2025, Nexus transitioned to a governance structure led by SCCH. While both organisations remain separate entities, they will be governed by the same board, and Nexus’ Chief Executive Officer will report to SCCH’s Chief Executive Officer, allowing the organisations to better explore the potential community benefits of a merger.

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) contract changes in 2025

From Wednesday, 1 January 2025, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) contract for the Mitchell, Strathbogie, and Murrindindi local government areas will transfer to Sunbury & Cobaw Community Health (SCCH).  While SCCH will manage the contract, Nexus Primary Health will continue delivering most CHSP services through a subcontract model.

International Day of People with a Disability

International Day of People with a Disability is on the 3rd December.

COVID-19 Vaccinations and Nexus

Read on to find out more about COVID-19 vaccinations and our staff.

16 Days of Activism

The 16 Days of Activism is from the 25th November to the 10th December.

R U OK? Day

R U OK? Day is on the 9th September 2021.

People and Parks Foundation Partnership

Nexus are partnering with People and Parks Foundation’s #NaturePact campaign.

Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is on the 31st August 2021.

Wear it Purple Day

Wear it Purple Day is on the 27th August 2021.

National Meals on Wheels Day

Celebrate National Meals on Wheels Day on the 25th August.

Wound Awareness Week 2021

Wound Awareness Week is celebrated from the 23rd to the 29th August 2021.