The new Footscray Hospital is set to open on 18 February 2026, following confirmation from the Health Minister.

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

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

Western Health is advising the community to expect longer wait times at Sunshine and Footscray Hospital emergency departments as both sites experience exceptionally high demand.

Sunshine Hospital is helping save lives with a free, 24/7 naloxone vending machine as part of an Australian-first overdose prevention trial.

Western Health is advising the community to expect longer wait times at Sunshine and Footscray Hospital emergency departments as both sites experience exceptionally high demand.

The Rapid Allied Health (RAH) service aims to prevent avoidable presentations to ED and hospital by providing a rapid response and short term allied health intervention. This service can provide discipline specific care.

Providing safe, supportive and personalised care for women and families throughout pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of parenthood.