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 disadvantaged 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