Supporting patients before, during and after their surgery, including those needing close monitoring in intensive care.

Supporting patients and families in making informed choices about donation, helping save and improve lives.

We support people struggling with emotional, mental, behavioural or cognitive problems in both hospital and clinic-based settings.

Supporting people living with an abdominal stoma, providing education, care and ongoing management.

Supporting the wellbeing and development of children in out-of-home care.

Supporting you during your hospital stay and ensuring you return home safely.

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.

Thank you for your interest in our Western Health Childbirth Education Class. Classes are available to parents booked to have their baby at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s at Sunshine Hospital or Bacchus Marsh Hospital. Bookings are essential.

On the 12th of August, the Planned Surgery Access and Endoscopy Team at Western Health will launch a new consumer portal called VicKey. While on our surgery list, patients will get regular text messages with a secure link from ‘VicKey’.

The Aboriginal Health Unit offers cultural support and assistance including maternity, mental health, and drug and alcohol services.