VHBA In Brief: May 2022
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Hospitals 13 May 2022

VHBA In Brief: May 2022

Welcome to VHBA In Brief

In this issue read about:

  • $2.5 billion health infrastructure boost
  • Bendigo Hospital five years on
  • new regional residential rehabilitation facilities
  • latest project milestones
  • procurement opportunities.

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$2.5 billion State Budget boost

The 2022-23 State Budget provides over $1.7 billion for health infrastructure projects in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, including:

  • Over $900 million to construct the fully electric new Melton Hospital
  • Over $500 million to deliver the new Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital
  • $236 million for new emergency departments at Casey Hospital and Werribee Mercy Hospital
  • $36 million for a Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Residential Rehabilitation Facility in Mildura
  • $25 million for an Early Parenting Centre in Shepparton.

Grants: $380 million is also being invested in grants to assist hospitals and health services replace critical infrastructure, purchase new equipment and undertake vital upgrades.

Mental health: More than $400 million will help provide greater access to community and hospital-based mental health treatment and support.

Aged care: Over $145 million will go to modernise and upgrade public residential aged care services, providing older and vulnerable Victorians the care they deserve.

Find out more about what we’re delivering

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In the spotlight

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Celebrating five years of Bendigo Hospital

The award-winning Bendigo Hospital remains one of the most technologically advanced regional hospitals in Australia.

See how it set new standards in healthcare with telehealth, service robots and digital tools.

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Three new regional residential rehabilitation facilities

Construction is now complete on new residential rehabilitation facilities in Corio, Wangaratta and Traralgon.

See how the $52.1 million investment will provide more support for Victorians recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.

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Project pulse

See our latest milestones:

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In case you missed it

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Procurement

Recently published:

We encourage suppliers to register on Buying for Victoria (tenders.vic.gov.au) and the Industry Capability Network to view VHBA offers to supply. Find out more about VHBA procurement.

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Last updated: 13 May 2022