Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health and Nexus Primary Health will form one community health service from January 1, 2026.
The two organisations are joining forces to deliver a more resilient community health service for people who live in the Hume, Macedon Ranges, Mitchell, Murrindindi and Strathbogie local government areas.
Joint board chair Peter Donlon said the decision was made after an exploration phase confirmed uniting the services would improve access to healthcare and community services.
“This is just the beginning of a significant journey, one that will strengthen the way we deliver care to the communities we serve and ensure our sustainability long into the future,” he said.
“Over the coming months we will begin the process of integration. This will be a comprehensive process involving consultation with staff and key stakeholders, including the development of a new name for the unified entity.”
SCCH chief executive officer David Wild said staff will play a critical role in the merger.
“We will keep our teams informed at every stage and invite them to contribute to both the operational aspects of the merger, and the values and the brand of the unified entity,” he said.
Nexus chief executive officer Daniel Ciccosillo said that clients and the local community will be engaged to work on the final design of the new organisation.
“While we are in the early stages of the process, we are excited about working together to deliver high quality care into our local communities,” he said.
