At cohealth, we believe that access to health and social care is a human right and that everyone deserves the opportunity to be healthy and well.

We have a long, proud history of partnering with our communities to provide equitable health and social care that best responds to their unique and evolving needs – this past year has been no different.

It has been a challenging time for many individuals and communities, with cost-of-living pressures continuing to be felt¹, universal healthcare decreasing², and inequality growing³.

Despite these challenges, our cohealth team has remained committed to ensuring all Victorians and Tasmanians can access high-quality care, regardless of their background or personal circumstance.

We’re proud to have delivered 526,500 service occasions to our clients in FY25, while continuing to champion the systemic change needed to improve health and wellbeing across our communities.

Innovation and partnership have been at the heart of our work in FY25, and our Impact Report showcases what we’ve achieved, together.

We’ve partnered to deliver innovative services and solutions, like the new Bourke Street health clinic in Melbourne’s CBD, and the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department at the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct.

We have expanded our outreach services in the CBD and western suburbs enabling us to connect with more people outside of the four walls of a clinic – people who may otherwise not connect with care.

We’ve partnered to provide health and social care at Make Room – an initiative supporting people to transition from homelessness to a secure, sustainable home.

We’ve connected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members with culturally safe health and social care, and we’ve empowered families to manage asthma at home, reducing the need to present at the emergency department.

Our achievements in the past year reflect what’s possible when innovation meets strong, purpose-driven partnerships.

We would like to thank each of our cohealth team members for their compassion and commitment everyday. We also acknowledge our Community Advisors, for their valuable contribution toward continuously improving the design and delivery of our services. It’s a source of immense pride that despite many challenges, cohealth has remained true to its mission of improving health and wellbeing for all.

We remain committed to delivering services with care, compassion and integrity, while always looking for innovative ways to meet the needs of communities in Victoria, Tasmania and beyond.

To our partners and funders, you have our immense gratitude for the significant role you play in partnering with us, as we continue striving for health and social equity.

Looking to the future

We look forward to bringing our Strategy 2025-35 to life – a strategy that will see us be bold and innovative, as we strive to reimagine Australia’s health and social systems, to ensure no one is left behind.

Our 10-year aspiration is for healthier communities where everyone, regardless of background or geography, can access quality care and experience better health and social outcomes.

Click here to learn more about our strategy, or click here to learn how you can partner with us.

References

1. B. Schneiders, “Australia is in a cost-of-living nightmare: what can the new Albanese government learn from its last term?”, ABC News, Ultimo, NSW, 2025, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-07/can-albanese-government-fix-the-economy-four-corners/105260320, (accessed 24 June 2025).

2. T. Turnbull, “Australia’s universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?”, BBC News, Streaky Bay, SA, 2025, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv56q82vnro, (accessed 24 June 2025).

3. S. Marinos, “The gap between the haves and have-nots in Australia is at a 20-year high”, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 2025, https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/news/100573-the-gap-between-the-haves-and-have-nots-in-australia-is-at-a-20-year-high, (accessed 24 June 2025).