Published December 04 2024
We are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report, offering a snapshot of our impact, achievements, and challenges during the 2023-24 financial year. The report also features inspiring stories from our communities, and what’s next.
This year’s theme, ‘A Healthier Future’, highlights our dedication to innovation and building a strong, sustainable organisation delivering world-class community healthcare now and into the future.
"HARP's respiratory physio left no stone unturned in giving me both the knowledge and skill needed for airway clearance, and I found them to be the most helpful person I've dealt with in my 30-year journey with bronchiectasis," said a client from our Hospital Admission Risk Program.
Key achievements at a glance:
- 158% increase in children receiving Smile Squad dental care
- 100% of Chronic Pain Service patients reported improved physical abilities, up 22.2% increase from 2023
- introduced GP services
- 17,667 carers supported across Victoria
- 27% increase in community engagement activities reported by staff
- 20% increase in new Home Care Package client registrations
- Family Foundations refunded for 12 months to support new parents
- launched new ‘Teacher Talk’ program to boost children’s communication and social development and more!
“Prevention and patient-centred care remain at the heart of what we do. This report provides an opportunity to reflect on the positive health and wellbeing outcomes we've delivered.” - Tassia Michaleas, CEO Merri Health and Anne Jungwirth, Board Chair
Our future is very bright after members of Merri Health and Banyule Community Health unanimously voted to merge in October 2024. This will be the last Merri Health titled Annual Report, and we look forward to launching our newly named organisation in 2025.
Click here to read the Merri Health 2024 Annual Report.
