Merri Community Health Services Limited
Merri Community Health Services Limited, operating as Holstep Health, is an Australian nonprofit organization committed to addressing health and welfare needs through a social model of health. The organization emphasizes holistic approaches to community well-being, focusing on factors such as social, economic, and cultural determinants of health[1][2].

Services and Programs
The organization delivers a range of health and wellness initiatives, including the HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) program, which promotes lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes. It also offers healthy aging programs tailored for individuals over 50, alongside physiotherapy services addressing mobility, injury management, and pain conditions[3][5].

Structure and Governance
Governed by a board and executive team, the organization prioritizes community-driven leadership. Its services are available across multiple locations, including Brunswick and Coburg, with short-term individual and group programs[5][1].

Recognition and Values
Merri Community Health Services Limited acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land, emphasizing cultural respect and reconciliation in its operations[1]. The rebranding to Holstep Health reflects its renewed focus on fostering healthier futures for communities through accessible, inclusive care[1][2].

[1] https://www.merrihealth.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/08918c51-39af-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/profile [3] https://lifeprogram.org.au/find-a-health-service/merri-health/ [4] https://www.whitepages.com.au/merri-community-health-services-limited-10288598/thornbury-vic-10288599B [5] https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/healthcare-service/coburg-3058-vic/merri-health-coburg/physiotherapy/66f8aead-7fa7-6ae2-2c4f-632734951a5a