On 20 November 2025, the Australian and Victorian Governments announced a jointly commissioned independent review of cohealth’s general practice service model, governance and finances, following its decision to close clinics in Collingwood, Fitzroy and Kensington.
The review examined service delivery, governance arrangements and financial sustainability, and considered options to support continued access to these services for the community.
The final report, delivered in March 2026, found that cohealth provides essential services to communities with complex health and social needs, but identified significant challenges in governance, service delivery and financial sustainability.
To support service continuity, the Australian Government committed up to $1.5 million in funding to ensure cohealth’s general practice services remain open at the Collingwood, Fitzroy and Kensington sites while cohealth undertakes improvements to its operations.
Both governments are progressing a coordinated response focused on service continuity, strengthening governance, and the implementation of necessary reforms.
Read the Review of cohealth general practice and related services – Final report with redactions.
This version of document has removed material:
- protected by secrecy provisions in the Health Insurance Act 1973, and personal information as defined by the Privacy Act 1988.
- provided by cohealth to the reviewer containing commercial financial data.