Overview

Orygen Youth Health intensive care area upgrade

35 Mavis Street, Footscray, Victoria, 3011, Australia

The $6.2 million Orygen Youth Health intensive care area upgrade was completed in August 2020.

The upgrade includes four new inpatient beds and expanded and enhanced living, private, outdoor and treatment spaces for young people.

The new intensive care area will provide safe and appropriate clinical treatment for young people experiencing acute mental illness and ensure they have access to treatment and care close to home and support networks.

$6.2M

INVESTMENT IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

4 NEW

INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH BEDS

SAFER

LIVING AND TREATMENT AREAS FOR STAFF AND CLIENTS

BETTER SUITED

TO YOUNG PEOPLE

Scope

The $6.2 million upgrade delivered:

four new inpatient beds
expanded and enhanced living and private treatment spaces.

Benefits

The Orygen Youth Health intensive care upgrade aimed to reduce the risk of harm and improve mental health among young patients with acute mental illness.

Partners

This project was delivered by the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority in partnership with:

Western Health
North Western Mental Health
Orygen Youth Health
Bamford Architects
Plan Group (builder).

Please note: As of 1 February 2021, the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority (VHHSBA) became the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA).