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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.

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Nexus Primary Health Service Update

Nexus Primary Health is committed to protecting our Clients, Communities and Staff.

Gender Equality Report 2020

Workplace gender equality is achieved when people are able to access and enjoy the same rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender.

Dr Paul Scown awarded Sidney Sax Medal 2018

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association’s 2018 Sidney Sax medal was awarded to Dr Paul Scown at the 42nd IHF World Hospital Congress Gala Dinner in Brisbane.

Nexus After Hours medical neighbourhood project launches

The Nexus Afterhours Medical Neighbourhood Project encompasses a community development approach to engage with vulnerable communities outside of the usual 9am – 5pm business hours in Wallan and Kinglake.

Nexus is new provider for HACC-PYP services Shepparton

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has appointed Nexus Primary Health (Nexus) as the new provider to administer the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP) in the Shepparton area from 1 December 2018.

Health sector calls politicians to #standwithcommunityhealth

Eighteen-year-old Jorge doesn’t know where he would be today, had it not been for the care and support provided to him five years ago by his local community health service.

Specialised Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy now @ Nexus!

Active pelvic floor muscles are very important to women and if poorly controlled, can lead to prolapse and loss of bladder or bowel control.

Live Well – Choose the Life!

Every 12 minutes in Australia someone is diagnosed with Diabetes or Heart Disease tragically effecting 280 people each day.