Warrnambool Base Hospital mental health beds expansion

This project will reconfigure and refurbish Warrnambool Base Hospital’s acute mental health inpatient unit, supporting the delivery of an improved model of care.

The project will deliver:

• five beds, increasing capacity from 15 beds to 20 beds
• a separate area for vulnerable consumers, including aged persons, women and people who identify as LGBTI
• separate consulting rooms and staff areas.

The Warrnambool Base Hospital mental health beds expansion aims to achieve the following benefits:

Additional capacity

The addition of five beds to Warrnambool Base Hospital’s acute mental health inpatient unit will enable the hospital to treat around 100 more patients every year.

Improved health outcomes for the community

Victoria’s south west region has the highest incidence of patients with a mental health conditions in the state. Better access to mental health services, closer to home will help more people access the care and treatment they need, leading to better health outcomes.

Improved staff amenities

The contemporary space will provide a safe working environment for staff, promoting employee safety and wellbeing.

Jobs for Victorians

The project is expected to create and sustain approximately 30 construction industry jobs.

This project is being delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with South West Healthcare.