New Melton Hospital Community Consultation Report - Introduction

The New Melton Hospital Community Consultative Committee represents the different corners of the outer West and our diverse community at large. The prospect of a new hospital in Melton has brought us all together.

Hearing that the land had been acquired and the wheels were in motion for the project to come to life brought everyone hope that what we had been hearing for years was finally coming to fruition for the outer West. We weren’t forgotten, and our community will have all the resources it needs right at our doorsteps.

Through a series of meetings and workshops we worked together to put our ideas forward on behalf of our respective community groups. As we worked through what was important for each of us, some common themes emerged.

What stood out was a desire to ensure the new hospital complimented what the outer West already provides us – diversity, community, and natural landscape.

Our vision for the new Melton Hospital is for it to be a successful addition to our thriving outer West community that aligns with the rich culture the land is being built upon, while respecting the environment and the people it’s surrounded by.

We want a hospital that is a safe, bright, and welcoming space, accessible for all with strong connections to the outdoors within. We discussed the importance of technology to make it easy to navigate and understand for the young, elderly, English and non-English speaking community members.

We prioritised green spaces, Aboriginal and local artwork and the use of natural light throughout. We talked about a hospital that will attract great staff who will feel proud of their workplace, with a cutting-edge environment that fosters great care for all. 

Pedestrian and transport links are also important to us, including adequate parking at a reasonable price and easy access for staff to live and work locally.

While larger than its Melton cousin, we had the pleasure of visiting the site of the new Footscray Hospital and seeing first-hand a large public hospital coming to life.

Standing on what will be a third floor, we saw what was possible. Once construction starts on our new Melton Hospital, it will be truly magical.

While at the moment it’s vacant land, it will soon be scaffolding, trucks and tradies in and out. And before you know it, the new Melton Hospital be part of our bustling community for many generations to come.

We’ve worked hard to be the community’s voice, to question the outcomes, to think ahead, and to best represent all of you. We hope you’ll be proud of what we’ve achieved.

The New Melton Hospital Community Consultative Committee.