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The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is a branch of the Department of Health (DH) in the Victorian State Government.

Formerly known as the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority (VHHSBA), we’re responsible for the planning and delivery of the Victorian Government’s multibillion-dollar health infrastructure program including $16.6 billion in managed assets and $9.21 billion in planning and delivery.

Our work includes planning and building new hospitals and ambulance stations, aged care and mental health facilities, redeveloping existing hospital facilities, as well as replacing and upgrading engineering infrastructure and medical equipment.

Through strong partnerships with local and federal government, health services, industry and Victorian communities, our expert teams provide innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure our health system meets the current and future needs of all Victorians.

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Awards

  • Winner
  • Shortlisted

Winner13 September 2021

Infrastructure (Planning and Design)
2021 IAP2A Core Values Awards
The IAP2 Australasia Core Values Awards build awareness, contribute to the practice and recognise excellence in public participation and community engagement.

Mental Health Beds Expansion Program

Winner18 September 2020

2020 Mental Health Design Award 
2020 European Healthcare Design Awards
Thomas Embling Hospital is a secure forensic mental health hospital, providing care and treatment for people living with a serious mental illness.

Thomas Embling Hospital expansion

Winner10 July 2019

Award of Excellence - Civic Landscape category
2019 Victorian Landscape Architecture Awards
 Bendigo Hospital is the largest regional infrastructure development in Victoria’s history. It is widely recognised as setting a new standard in healthcare design and del...

Bendigo Hospital

Shortlisted29 September 2021

Healthcare Project of the Year
2021 Partnerships Awards
The new Footscray Hospital is the largest health infrastructure investment in Victoria's history.

New Footscray Hospital

Shortlisted29 June 2021

Excellence in Community Engagement
2021 Urban Developer Awards
The Mental Health Beds Expansion Program has been recognised for its use of innovative community engagement approaches throughout the design process.

Mental Health Beds Expansion Program – The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Shortlisted21 June 2019

The Wellness Space Award
2019 INDE Awards
The Orygen Youth Health Services clinical and research centre is designed for young people with serious mental illness.

Orygen and OYH Poplar Road precinct redevelopment

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Corporate news

27 November 2020

Victorian Budget invests $1.87 billion in health, mental health and aged ca...
The Victorian Budget 2020-21 is investing $1.87 billion to upgrade and build new health, mental health and aged care facilities across the state.
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25 November 2020

Victorian Budget delivers $1.22 billion for health infrastructure projects
The Victorian Budget 2020-21 is investing $1.22 billion for health infrastructure projects and grants across the state.
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26 November 2020

Victorian Budget invests $512 million for mental health treatment and suppo...
The Victorian Budget 2020-21 is investing $512 million to improve access to mental health treatment and support.
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Victorian Health Building Authority
  • Location
  • 35 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Last updated: 10 December 2021