We empower communities to take charge of their healthcare needs.
Our “system approach” aims to create community-driven, sustainable health outcomes.
Led by doctors and health system experts who consult with local organisations, we offer community-driven advice and education to enhance the relationship between health systems and communities.
Australia’s health system needs a radically different approach for sustainable care.
Communities are groups of people with shared lived experience. They might live in the same location, have a shared culture or attend the same school.
This creates strengths and insights which can create a better health system.
Medical specialists thrive in a job with purpose. When ideally placed, inspired clinicians improve the health system.
There are six pillars to the Xstitch (pronounced “cross-stitch”) approach
Work with communities to identify strengths and challenges
Collaborate with stakeholders to create processes and systems for a unified approach.
Create resources for communities to address their challenges and increase their strengths.
Provide health professional services
Support health professionals to amplify their impact
Ensure the community has a voice in all the above activities
Our work is guided by four values
Empathy: Build solutions around the end user’s point of view
Innovation: Push boundaries to discover new possibilities
Collaboration: Work together to achieve better outcomes
Inclusivity: We value diversity of access, opinions and opportunities
Xstitch© is a for-purpose organisation*
*What does this mean?
We're driven by mission and values traditionally aligned with the social sector (like supporting marginalised communities), while recognising profit as essential for sustainable impact.
This emerging model aligns with healthcare's shift toward community autonomy and innovative workforce practices. We create meaningful change through financial independence, operating without grants, philanthropic funding or government support.