Overview
- Health Minister Mark Butler announced up to $1.5 million to keep GP care running at Collingwood, Fitzroy and Kensington until July 31, 2026.
- The funding triggers an independent review of cohealth’s GP model, governance and finances to determine longer‑term options.
- The package is restricted to GP care; cohealth says generalist counselling will close next month and the Collingwood pharmacy will also shut.
- Cohealth still plans to vacate its aging Collingwood building in 2026 over safety concerns, with no redevelopment funding in place.
- Cohealth cites inadequate Medicare rebates and rising costs for a deficit that grew to $7.4 million, with services supporting about 12,000 patients.