Marathon Health Australia

What Marathon Health Australia does

Marathon Health Australia is a not-for-profit, registered charity that delivers primary, mental, and chronic-disease health services to rural and regional communities across New South Wales. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bathurst, the organisation operates four main health centers in Albury, Dubbo, Bathurst, and Wagga Wagga, and is one of the largest providers of headspace youth mental health services in NSW through six centres in Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, and Queanbeyan. Its service portfolio spans mental health (including the Strong Minds counselling program and the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health (including the Indigenous Chronic Disease Clinic), chronic disease management (including the Diabetes Foot Health Clinic), NDIS disability support, after-hours general practice, paediatrics, homelessness health, and youth employment support (Individual Placement Support), with telehealth and outreach services extending reach into communities without physical sites.

The organisation's core technology stack is light: it relies on telehealth for remote consultations and operates the mhi hub digital portal (mhihub.com.au) for online mental health resources. There is no proprietary AI or platform product described; the value proposition is service delivery rather than software. Marathon Health generates revenue through a mix of government program funding (primarily the Western NSW Primary Health Network via the Australian Government's PHN program), Medicare rebates on GP Chronic Condition Management and Mental Health Treatment Plans, NDIS payments for disability participants, charitable donations, and a small number of partnership contracts (notably the Westfund Care Coordination Pilot Program with Westfund Health Insurance). Services are predominantly free or low-cost, with the Diabetes Foot Health Clinic representing one of the few directly priced offerings at $90 per appointment. The organisation's competitive position rests on its rural physical footprint, government funding relationships, a 36-place CoreConnectPlus psychology internship pipeline, and a Reconciliation Action Plan supporting First Nations employment, rather than on technology differentiation.

Name

Marathon Health Australia

Legal name

Marathon Health Limited

Website

https://marathonhealth.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Marathon Health Australia is a not-for-profit registered charity delivering primary, mental health, chronic disease, NDIS, and youth services across rural and regional New South Wales via physical health centers, six headspace youth centers, telehealth, and outreach programs, funded primarily through government PHN contracts, Medicare, and NDIS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Chronic Condition Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAH)

Keywords

• Rural primary health care
• Mental health services
• Aboriginal health programs
• Chronic disease management
• Youth mental health support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bathurst

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government PHN Funding: Primary funding from Western NSW Primary Health Network through Australian Government's PHN program, supporting mental health and psychosocial support services.
2. Medicare Rebates: Services accessible through Medicare with GP Chronic Condition Management Plans, Mental Health Treatment Plans, and Enhanced Primary Care referrals enabling patient rebates.
3. NDIS Funding: National Disability Insurance Scheme funding for eligible participants accessing disability support services.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Public donations supporting the design and delivery of healthcare services to rural Australians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marathon Health Australia delivers essential primary health care and wellbeing services to rural and regional Australian communities. Its portfolio spans mental health counselling (including the Strong Minds program and headspace youth services), Aboriginal health programs (including the Indigenous Chronic Disease Clinic), chronic disease management (including the Diabetes Foot Health Clinic and Integrated Team Care), NDIS support services, paediatric early intervention (Flying Start), after-hours GP services, and care coordination. Services are delivered through physical health centers, dedicated headspace youth centers across six NSW locations, telehealth, and community outreach programs.

Product overview

Marathon Health Australia is a not-for-profit, registered charity delivering essential health and wellbeing services across rural Australia. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected health services organized into service categories: Mental Health Services (including Strong Minds counselling and headspace youth services), Aboriginal Health Services (including Indigenous Chronic Disease Clinic), Health and Wellbeing, After Hours GP Services, and NDIS Services. Core programs include the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program for severe mental illness, Individual Placement Support for employment, Flying Start Paediatric Services for early childhood development, and the Diabetes Foot Health Clinic for chronic disease management. Additional services span care coordination (Integrated Care Coordination, care finder, Health Care Navigator), disability support (Positive Behaviour Support, WARATAH, Youth Plus), and outreach programs (Outreach Chronic Disease Services, Healthy Ears, Homelessness Health Support Team). The organization also operates the digital mhi hub platform and offers workforce development through its CoreConnectPlus psychology internship program. Services are delivered across multiple NSW locations including Albury, Dubbo, Bathurst, and Wagga Wagga, with headspace centres in Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, and Queanbeyan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health support service category for rural NSW residents, including counselling and psychology services delivered through Marathon Health's local teams.
• Aboriginal Health Services Culturally appropriate health service category for First Nations peoples, including the Indigenous Chronic Disease Clinic and Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives.
• Health and Wellbeing Services General health and wellbeing service category including nutrition advice, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and diabetes management support.
• After Hours GP Service General practice medical services available outside standard business hours to support rural communities with urgent care needs, with telehealth options for remote access.
• NDIS Services National Disability Insurance Scheme support service category including Positive Behaviour Support and individualized care coordination for NDIS participants.
• headspace Free and confidential mental health service for young people aged 12-25, with centres in Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, and Queanbeyan, focused on early intervention mental health, alcohol and drug services, GP services, and work/study support.
• Strong Minds Evidence-based short-term counselling service providing up to 12 free sessions with trained mental health professionals for people living with mild to moderate mental health concerns including anxiety and depression.
• Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program (CPS) Non-clinical community-based support program connecting people experiencing severe mental illness with recovery coaches who provide one-on-one coaching and goal-oriented support to help achieve personal objectives.
• Indigenous Chronic Disease Clinic Weekly clinic providing free treatments for First Nations people including diabetes education, nutrition support, endocrinology, exercise physiology, and podiatry services under one roof in Bathurst.
• Diabetes Foot Health Clinic Preventative foot care clinic for people living with diabetes, offering low to medium risk foot care to prevent complications, located in Dubbo and operated by a Podiatrist and Diabetes Educator at $90 per appointment.
• Integrated Care Coordination Service coordinating care across multiple health providers to ensure comprehensive support for individuals with complex health needs.
• Outreach Chronic Disease Services Specialist health services delivered to remote and rural communities to address chronic disease management gaps in underserviced areas.
• Integrated Team Care Coordinated approach to chronic disease management providing additional support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic conditions.
• Individual Placement Support (IPS) Employment support program helping young people with mental health challenges find and maintain meaningful work and education opportunities.
• Positive Behaviour Support Specialist support service using evidence-based strategies to help individuals with disabilities develop positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
• Flying Start Paediatric Service Early childhood development program supporting children in rural NSW with developmental delays or concerns through assessment and early intervention services.
• Homelessness Health Support Team Program Specialized health team providing support and healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness in rural communities.
• care finder Person-centred care coordination service helping vulnerable individuals navigate and access the health and community services they need.
• Health Care Navigator Support service assisting individuals in understanding and accessing appropriate healthcare services and systems.
• WARATAH Youth support program (WARATAH and WARATAH for Kids) providing mental health and wellbeing support for young people and families.
• Youth Plus Specialized services for young people requiring more intensive mental health and wellbeing support beyond standard headspace services.
• Healthy Ears Ear health services providing assessment and treatment for hearing and ear-related conditions in rural communities.
• mhi hub Digital hub platform (mhihub.com.au) providing mental health resources, information, and access to Marathon Health services online.
• CoreConnectPlus Internship Program 5+1 psychology internship program providing provisional psychologists with supervised clinical training, professional development, and pathway to registration in rural NSW.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 paid psychology internship placements offered across Western NSW
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Westfund Health InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarathon Health has partnered with Westfund Health Insurance to deliver the Westfund Care Coordination Pilot Program, helping members connect with the right care, support health goals, and simplify healthcare navigation.
• Western NSW Primary Health Network (PHN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong Minds Western program is supported by funding from Western NSW PHN through the Australian Government's PHN program, providing mental health services across Central, North, South and Far West of NSW.
• RDN's Outreach ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indigenous Chronic Disease Clinic acknowledges support from RDN's Outreach Program and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.
• Charles Sturt UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CSU Albury-Wodonga campus for student placements and graduate employment pathways.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Neami National: Mental health NFP providing psychosocial rehabilitation, homelessness support, and community mental health services; directly comparable as a Mission-driven NFP peer competing for similar government contracts.
• Lives Lived Well: NFP providing mental health, alcohol and drug, and wellbeing services across regional and rural Australia, directly comparable in service mix and regional/rural focus.
• headspace National (headspace Australia): The national youth mental health foundation that funds and oversees the headspace network; Marathon Health is one of its largest delivery partners, and other headspace providers (e.g., EACH, Stride) are direct operational peers.
• Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW: Peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in NSW; comparable as it delivers culturally safe primary care and chronic disease services to First Nations people, overlapping with Marathon Health's Indigenous Chronic Disease Clinic.
• Wellways Australia: NFP delivering mental health, disability, and psychosocial support services including NDIS programs, directly comparable to Marathon Health's NDIS and psychosocial support offerings.
• Royal Flying Doctor Service: Australia's largest rural and remote health NFP, delivering primary care, mental health, and chronic disease services to underserviced populations — directly comparable to Marathon Health's mission and delivery model in regional Australia.
• Western NSW Local Health District: Government-funded regional health service operating across the same Western NSW geography where Marathon Health operates, providing overlapping primary care, mental health, and community health services funded through PHNs.
• Stride Mental Health: National NFP delivering community mental health, psychosocial support, and headspace services across Australia; operates similar program types (e.g., Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program) as Marathon Health.

Broad incumbents

• Beyond Blue: Australia's largest mental health NFP; covers many of the same population segments (anxiety, depression, youth) as Marathon Health but at a national scale focused on awareness, helplines, and grants rather than direct clinical delivery.

Regional players

• Hume/Northern NSW Primary Health Network (and similar PHNs): Adjacent Primary Health Networks that commission mental health and chronic disease services from NFPs; they are funders/competitors for service contracts rather than a direct same-service NFP peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MarathonHealthAU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marathon-health-australia
• Xx.com/marathonaust

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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