New home for Hamilton's mental health and wellbeing service

A new $3.4 million purpose-built facility for Mental Health and Wellbeing Services has opened in Hamilton.

Located in the heart of Hamilton, the new mental health facility provides a safe, welcoming and therapeutic space for people seeking care and support close to where they live.

The fit-for-purpose facility is home to South-West Healthcare’s community-based mental health services, including assessment, treatment, counselling, and support for individuals, families, and carers.

It features:

• consulting rooms
• a multi-purpose education and conference room
• reception area
• a dedicated waiting area for children to ensure families feel comfortable and supported when visiting the centre
• new landscaped outdoor areas designed to create a calm and healing environment
• accessible bathrooms
• staff amenities
• on-site car parking.

The new centre also supports local staff with modern workspaces, helping to attract and retain skilled mental health professionals in the region.

The multi-million-dollar project was funded through the Victorian Government’s flagship Regional Health Infrastructure Fund.

About the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund

The Regional Health Infrastructure Fund (RHIF), valued at $790 million overall, provides vital government funding to rural and regional health services and agencies across Victoria. This ensures these services can continue to provide safe and efficient care to local communities.

Established in 2016, the fund is the largest program of its type in Victoria and was created to improve:

• safety and quality of services
• enhance service capacity
• efficient models of care
• patient and staff amenity
• service efficiency
• regional communities and economies.

Learn more about the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund.