Design in Health

Health infrastructure pipeline poorly planned: report

27 August, 2024

The pipeline of major health infrastructure projects in Australia currently stands at 54 projects, valued at $42 billion.


Construction begins on Ryde Hospital redevelopment

13 August, 2024

Construction work on the $526.8 million redevelopment of Ryde Hospital has officially begun, with a traditional sod turn event to mark the start of major works.


Canberra Hospital's all-electric building to open soon

12 August, 2024

The new Critical Services Building at the Canberra Hospital is set to open soon with global construction company Multiplex completing the expansion project.


New advisory group to help reduce climate impacts on health

07 August, 2024

The group will also support implementation of Australia's first National Health and Climate Strategy, launched at COP28 in Dubai last December.


Designs unveiled for Qld's $1.1bn cancer facility

07 August, 2024

Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) has been appointed as the lead architect for the initial design phase of the Queensland Cancer Centre.


East Sydney Private Hospital expands facilities

03 July, 2024

The expansion will see the addition of two theatres and 14 new beds, bringing the hospital's total capacity to eight theatres and 40 beds.


New eye clinical trials facility launches in Vic

20 May, 2024

The facility hopes to bring more international trials to the state, giving people living with vision loss and blindness early access to sight-saving therapies.


Camfil Hi-Flo energy-efficient filters

14 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty Ltd

The filters are designed to remove airborne contaminants such as smoke, bacteria, fumes, fungi and virus-bearing droplet nuclei.


Specialised LGBTQ+ health service to open in NSW

23 April, 2024

ACON, a New South Wales-based health promotion organisation focused on LGBTQ+ and HIV health, is opening a new health centre in South Eveleigh later this year.


Designing with compassion

15 April, 2024

Balancing calm, serene spaces with acute facilities, the Anam Cara House is a unique hospice facility supporting people living with a life‐limiting diagnosis.


New $54 million integrated cancer centre opens

27 March, 2024

Developed by Northwest Healthcare Properties, the new facility has the capacity to deliver more than 13,000 cancer treatments a year.


La Trobe Private Hospital reopens after redevelopment

07 March, 2024

La Trobe Private Hospital has reopened its doors following a complete redevelopment, giving residents of Melbourne's northern suburbs further access to health care.


Flexibility, a cornerstone of future hospital design: report

19 February, 2024

Flexibility is becoming a cornerstone of future hospital design, allowing healthcare organisations to adapt swiftly to evolving care models, digital technologies and changing patient profiles.


Kaeser Australia CSG rotary screw compressors

05 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia

Kaeser Australia's latest class 0 oil-free compressors are designed for applications that have especially high demands when it comes to compressed air quality.


Sister hospitals expand in Melbourne's north

25 October, 2023

Early 2024 will mark the reopening of La Trobe Private Hospital and redevelopment of Northpark Private, including significantly expanded facilities.


  • All content Copyright © 2024 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd