Dr Claire Long was awarded the prestigious 2025 Board Chair Medal at our 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Unveiled at Sunshine Hospital, a new artwork by Barkandji Elder Auntie Jean Mason depicts the journey of Aboriginal people living with type 2 diabetes.

The community is invited to explore the new Footscray Hospital before it officially opens to the public.

Thanks to the generosity of Lendlease, the Dementia Management Unit at Sunshine Hospital has a new dementia-friendly garden. It’s designed to enhance wellbeing and comfort for patients and their loved ones at the Dementia Management Unit.

Western Health has welcomed the newest cohort of medical, nursing and allied health staff at the second interprofessional orientation.

Designed bereavement bags, featuring artwork created by Victorian children and community craft groups, are now being rolled out across Western Health offering dignity and a gentle human touch when returning a loved one’s personal belongings.

If you require emergency care, please visit the new Footscray Hospital from 8 am on 18 February.

Updates about the patient move to the new Footscray Hospital. Follow progress from 7:00 am Wednesday 18 February 2026.

On 18 February, Western Health will safely transfer around 180 patients to the new Footscray Hospital in one of Victoria’s largest and most carefully coordinated hospital moves.