Yarram Integrated Healthcare Centre

The Yarram Integrated Health Care Centre was partially funded through the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund. The centre includes:

• eight consulting rooms
• three treatment bays
• six interview rooms
• a parents’ room.

The Yarram Integrated Healthcare Centre project aimed to achieve the following benefits:

Waiting areas suitable for people of all abilities and ages

The creation of a central reception and waiting areas means patients receive a 'one stop shop' experience, now universally accepted as best practice.

Recruitment and retention of health professionals

The new centre was designed to enhance clinical collaboration, providing flexible and modern facilities for doctors and medical professionals to treat patients. This has created a better work environment, supporting long-term plans for the recruitment and retention of clinical staff.

Care closer to home

The new facility brings services under one roof, so residents of Yarram do not have to travel to access different health services. Telehealth technology has also been incorporated into the design, so locals can have appointments with specialists in other hospitals or medical facilities, without having to travel.

New model of care

This project has allowed the health service to introduce a new model of care (including telehealth). By co-locating primary care services at one location, a multidisciplinary approach can be delivered for patients. This allows for shared care plans, more holistic approaches and telehealth options.

Funding for this project was administered by the Victorian Health Building Authority through the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund.

This project was delivered by Yarram and District Health Service in partnership with:

• McBride Charles Ryan (architect)
• TS Constructions.