Published June 17 2025
It's official! We launched Holstep Health and celebrated 50 years of community care with 300+ community members, partners and staff yesterday.
West Heidelberg was buzzing with the sound of chatter! Holstep Health is more than just a name - it's our promise to provide exceptional community care, for life. Throughout the day, we reflected on the powerful legacy of both Banyule Community Health and Merri Health - more than 50 years of trusted, local care and celebrated the uniting as one under Holstep Health.
We heard from our Board Chair Tass Mousaferiadis, CEO Tassia Michaleas, MP Kate Thwaites (Federal Member for Jaga Jaga) and lived experience speakers, and enjoyed performances from both Nunkeri Tiddas (local Aboriginal dance group) and our very own Keynote Singers (community choir). We thank Aunty Zeta Thomson for her generous and moving Welcome to Country.
Thank you to everyone who participated and joined us for this special occasion - we were thrilled to have so many of our partners, community members and staff celebrate with us, both in person and via livestream!
Historical timeline, photo displays and vignettes will continue to be on display at our West Heidelberg site for the next fortnight and community members are invited to view them at their leisure during centre opening hours.
We also encourage community members to contribute towards our 50 Years of Community Care artwork pieces at all 11 Holstep Health sites – share your stories, comments or memories with us by writing a message and attach it to the artwork. Or, share your story with us online.
Here's to the next 50 years of community care...
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