Thank you for celebrating 50 years with us!
It’s official! We launched Holstep Health yesterday afternoon and celebrated 50 years of community care with over 300+ community members, partners and staff. West Heidelberg was buzzing with the sound…
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Acknowledging World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and this year’s theme is ‘Beyond Age’ – a powerful call to challenge ageism and build communities where every person is valued.…
Launch of Holstep Health and 50 year Celebration
YOU’RE INVITED! We’re hosting a celebration to officially launch Holstep Health and mark 50 years of community care on Monday 16 June 2025 at 2pm. Highlights of the event include: hearing from…
HOPE Art Exhibition
We were delighted to join the HOPE Art Exhibition at St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Eltham – a powerful event dedicated to raising awareness and supporting those impacted by domestic and…
GOLD at the Australasian Reporting Awards!
We’re proud to announce our Merri Health 2024 Annual Report (the last as Merri Health) has won GOLD at the 2025 Australasian Reporting Awards (ARAs). The ARAs celebrate excellence in…
Supporting National Reconciliation Week
Holstep Health is proud to support National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), a time to learn about the shared history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
A big ‘thank you’ to our volunteers
This week it’s National Volunteer Week– the perfect opportunity to spotlight the great work of our volunteers. Our 3081 Angels work with disadvantaged families across the north of Melbourne. ReSPIN volunteer community educators…
Abuse of Older People Response Toolkit now live
This afternoon, we celebrated this important milestone with a heartfelt afternoon tea alongside 40+ dedicated practitioners from across Melbourne’s north and west. Thank you to everyone who joined us in…
NWMPHN visits our Chronic Pain Service team!
Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Australians over 45, often leading to isolation and mental health challenges. Our chronic pain service team help individuals to manage their pain, regain independence,…
Reconciliation Week BBQ at Barrbunin Beek
Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place invites you to join us for a BBQ for National Reconciliation Week. The National Reconciliation Week 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing…
National Sorry Day Healing ceremony
You are invited to join Wurundjeri Elders and representatives for a healing ceremony in which we honour the resilience of the First Nations community affected by the removal of Aboriginal…
Ballerrt Morroop Day
Celebrating Country together Wurundjeri and Merri-bek City Council invite you this Reconciliation Week to help shape our ongoing connection to Country at the Ballerrt Mooroop Day. Ballerrt Mooroop means ‘Strong…