What is a community hospital?
Community hospitals are small public hospitals. With extended hours to provide day and after-hours services, community hospitals will provide a range of ‘everyday’ health services, which may include:
- urgent care service for common minor injuries and illnesses
- day medical services such as chemotherapy and renal dialysis
- day surgery for procedures such as cataract removal, major dental work, gynaecological procedures, colonoscopies and other minor surgical procedures that do not require an overnight stay
- treatment and support for chronic health issues including mental health, alcohol and other drugs, pain management, diabetes and respiratory problems
- family services including child and maternal health, family safety and women’s health
- pathology, pharmacy and diagnostic imaging such as blood tests and x‑rays
- public dental services.
Community hospitals will be located in major growth areas across Victoria and will provide people with better access to many important ‘everyday’ health services closer to home.
Where will the new Cranbourne Community Hospital be located?
The Cranbourne Community Hospital site is located at 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East. The services provided at the new site will expand those currently provided by Monash Health at the Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre.
What services will the Cranbourne Community Hospital provide?
The Cranbourne Community Hospital will expand the services currently offered at Cranbourne Integrated Care. It will offer a range of public services including:
- integrated community health services
- after-hours urgent care
- day surgery (e.g. cataract and other eye procedures)
- specialist appointments
- diagnostic services, including pathology and imaging
- pharmacy services
- mental health services
- alcohol and other drug support services
- dialysis and support for both home patients and those that receive centre-based dialysis
- community-based palliative care services
- allied health and rehabilitation services
- public dental services.
What are the construction timelines for the Cranbourne Community Hospital?
Construction began in December 2021, with Hutchinson Builders appointed to kickstart works on site. The package includes undertaking bulk earthworks and creating adequate site access and parking – ready for major construction in 2022.
The Cranbourne Community Hospital is expected to be completed in 2024.
What health service provider will manage the Cranbourne Community Hospital?
Monash Health will manage the Cranbourne Community Hospital. Monash Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute and specialist services in south-eastern Melbourne. More information on Monash Health can be found on their website.
How can I have my say on the Cranbourne Community Hospital?
The community consultative committee provides a forum for you to have your say on Cranbourne Community Hospital’s planning and development.
Contact the Cranbourne Community Hospital community consultative committee chair via email: Pauline.Richards@parliament.vic.gov.au.
Further information
Please direct project enquiries and feedback to communityhospitals@health.vic.gov.au.