Our Story
Clinical experience, exceptional support
Health STEPS was founded by three experienced registered nurses.
With decades of combined experience in community and hospital settings, including mental health supports, our 3 founders bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to every aspect of our services.
We're proud to be a small, local Melbourne business that puts people first, and we're honored to be able to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Whether you're looking for support with daily living, community engagement, or anything in between, we're here to help you reach your full potential.
Meet Our Team
Xinlan Liu
Xinlan is a highly skilled and experienced mental health nurse, holding a Master of Mental Health Nursing degree from Flinders University in Adelaide. Throughout her career, she has held various senior clinical positions in the healthcare sector, including mental health nurse in a non-for-profit organisation, a senior psychiatric nurse in the psychiatric assessment and planning unit as well as psychiatric Inpatient unit, and a Covid Clinician during the Pandemic.
In addition to her nursing experience, Xinlan has also worked directly as a disability support worker, providing high-quality support to people throughout the community.
Xinlan speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Tendai Machingarufu
Tendai has a Bachelor of Nursing and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing. He is a highly skilled and experienced mental health nurse with a strong track record of providing excellent patient care in both clinical and community settings. He has extensive experience in conducting emergency department psychiatric services, managing phone triage and working with diverse patient populations.
Tendai speaks English and Shona.
Mei Yee Chan
Mei Yee is a highly qualified registered nurse with a wealth of experience in the healthcare sector. She holds a Masters of Advanced Nursing Practice and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is a highly experienced psychiatric nurse with a background in providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with mental health conditions and eating disorders.
She has held several leadership positions at several hospitals in Victoria where she was responsible for leading teams of nursing staff, providing evidence-based care, conducting clinical reviews, and supporting patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.
Mei Yee speaks English, Malay, Hokkien, Mandarin and Cantonese.
We've been nurses for years and have seen the impact that quality support can have on people living with disability. That's why we started Health Steps - to bring our expertise and passion for helping others to the table and make a real difference in people's lives. Let's work together to reach your full potential!
Mei Yee, Tendai & Xinlan
Founders, Health STEPS
Are you ready for your next great career opportunity? At Health STEPS, we support your career development and offer flexible options for work / life balance.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
SUPPORTING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
Our senior team speaks the following languages
A Culture of Caring
Open Communication
Our team is dedicated to maintaining open lines of communication with our participants, their families, and their support networks.
Collaborative Approach
We believe that working together is the key to success. We ensure that everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goals.
Transparent support
We know that accountability is important, which is why we maintain clear and accurate reporting. We track participant outcomes and document our processes.
Take the first step towards a better life
Get in touch and let's chat about how we can help you reach your full potential.
Health STEPS Pty Ltd acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present. We are committed to supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people to connect to their cultures, countries and communities.