Western Health

Western Health Welcome to Western Health. We’re proud to provide a combination of in-hospital and community-based health services in Melbourne's west.

Our team of more than 11,000 staff, with support from more than 700 volunteers, enable us to deliver best care to our community. We have a strong philosophy of working with our local community to deliver excellence in patient care. We’re responsible for Footscray, Sunshine, Williamstown, Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury Day Hospitals, as well as Melton Health, Caroline Springs Community Health and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care. We welcome open discussion across our social media channels but ask you abide by our terms and conditions. These can be found at https://westernhealth.org.au/patients-and-visitors/social-media-terms-use

✨ Celebrate Diwali and support a great cause!Join us for the inaugural Diwali Charity Gala at Seasons 5 Resort in Point ...
12/09/2026

✨ Celebrate Diwali and support a great cause!

Join us for the inaugural Diwali Charity Gala at Seasons 5 Resort in Point Cook on Saturday 10 October.

Hosted by the Western Health Foundation and Thogai Charitable Trust, the evening will bring together the wonderful diversity of Melbourne’s west with:

🪔 Fine dining
🎶 Live entertainment and music
🛍️ Colourful stalls
🎆 Fireworks
🔨 A fundraising auction
🎤 An address from special guest Karambir Singh Kang

Karambir is known around the world for his extraordinary leadership during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, when he helped save more than 1,500 lives. His story is one of courage, service and hope.

Importantly, every ticket helps support Western Health research into the health of culturally and linguistically diverse communities across the West, as well as the building of hospitals in India to bring healthcare to some of the country’s most vulnerable communities.

Come along in your favourite traditional attire and celebrate Diwali with our diverse western Melbourne community.

📅 Saturday 10 October 2026
⏰ From 6.30pm
📍 Seasons 5 Resort, Point Cook
🎟️ Tickets now on sale!
🍽️ Ticket price inclusive of all food and drinks

Book via TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/WH-diwali-charity-gala-1634026

See you there!

11/09/2026

Early pregnancy can be a nervous time, especially when things don’t go as expected. Dr Sofia Walker works with women experiencing complications in those early weeks and months.

Women may come to the Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) experiencing bleeding, pain, ectopic pregnancies and other early complications.

Through EPAS, women can undergo testing, diagnosis, treatment and care in the one place with a team of doctors and nurses.

At a time when there can be lots of uncertainty, EPAS provides answers, support and compassionate care.

EPAS is located at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s at Sunshine Hospital. Referrals can be made by your GP, or through the emergency department.

Find out more about our Early Pregnancy Assessment Service: https://westernhealth.org.au/service/gynaecology-services

10/09/2026

Dr Sneha Parghi leads our Outpatient Hysteroscopy Clinic. This clinic allows women to undertake important testing without having to undergo a general anesthetic, making it more timely and accessible.

For women, it means a simpler experience, with the care and reassurance they need along they way.

The clinic is located at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s at Sunshine Hospital. Please visit your GP for a referral.

Congratulations to our wonderful staff and volunteers, and especially our BeWell team, on your nominations in this year’...
09/09/2026

Congratulations to our wonderful staff and volunteers, and especially our BeWell team, on your nominations in this year’s Victorian Public Healthcare Awards!

Western Health has been nominated in two categories – Premier’s Large Health Service of the Year, and Excellence in Aged Care.

We are so proud of our BeWell team, nominated for their work to empower older adults through choice, purpose and connection by promoting meaningful activity and social engagement. The program achieved 90% participation, increased time out of bed by 12%, and improved independence and patient experience, with no increase in adverse events 👏👏

Western Health has also been nominated for an award in the category Large Health Service of the Year category, alongside Northern Health and Monash Health. Western Health was nominated for demonstrating excellence in innovation, strong partnerships and a deep commitment to person-centred, equitable care, including the safe and successful opening of the new Footscray Hospital.

Awards winners will be announced at the 20th Victorian Public Healthcare Awards Gala Night on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

Learn more at https://westernhealth.org.au/news/western-health-running-two-top-health-awards

08/09/2026

At Western Health, we understand that women’s health is never a one-size-fits all treatment path.

This Women’s Health Week, we’re shining a light on some of our clinicians and the care, expertise and understanding they provide to the women and families they treat.

Our recently opened Pelvic Pain Clinic is a comprehensive service, bringing together specialists in a coordinated setting to address the many causes of pelvic pain. Dr Corinne Glenn is one of the GPs, dedicated to helping women reduce their experience of pelvic pain.

The clinic runs at both Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s at Sunshine Hospital and the Bacchus Marsh Hospital. Please visit your GP for a referral, or visit www.westernhealth.org.au/service/pelvic-pain-clinic for more information.

08/09/2026

It’s World Physiotherapy Day, and today we’re shouting out our incredible hospital physios!

Hospital physiotherapists play a crucial role in stroke recovery and rehabilitation. They work across many different services at Western Health, helping patients to restore movement and everyday function in their lives through rehabilitation, lifestyle adjustments, and balance and mobility. They’re always looking for ways to bring enjoyment and fun into exercise (including dancing) and today we acknowledge the incredible breadth of work they do every day.

Happy World Physiotherapy Day to our hospital physios, and to all the amazing physiotherapists out there helping people to live life to the fullest. 💕🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♀️🩺

Andrei’s first Father’s Day is a very special one, with baby Sebastian almost ready to go home after more than 16 weeks ...
06/09/2026

Andrei’s first Father’s Day is a very special one, with baby Sebastian almost ready to go home after more than 16 weeks in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 🍼🏥

Baby Sebastian was born prematurely at just 627g, needing a period of time on the ventilator and frequent ultrasounds and blood tests. He now weighs over 3.5kg and is feeding well, and the Newborn Services team are starting to plan his discharge. Andrei and Jonna can’t wait to get him home!

Congratulations, Andrei, on your first Father's Day. You’ll be a great dad 😊

Thank you to all the dads who are there for sick kids, and who are supporting families or loved ones through challenging times.

Today, we also remember the dads who are no longer with us, and those spending today without their children.

To all the fathers, father figures, grandfathers and caregivers in our community – thank you for the love and support you give every day, and happy Father’s Day! ❤️

Pictured (left to right): Consultant Neonatologist Dr Gillian Foo, Andrei, baby Sebastian, Jonna, and Nurse Unit Manager Michelle Ryan.

Baby Sebastian’s heartwarming story was covered by Health Reporter Sarah Booth in today’s Sunday Herald Sun. Read more (subscription required) https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/hes-small-but-he-is-mighty-tiny-sebastian-a-miracle-gift-for-fathers-day/news-story/1a5e16770ba10c25ea53418dd31645d0

02/09/2026

Congratulations to the winners of Western Health’s annual Inspire Awards! 🏆👏

An incredible 75 awards were presented at our annual Inspire event, which recognises employees and volunteers those who exemplify our core values of compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety.

What makes these awards so special is that recipients are nominated by their colleagues, consumers and visitors.

🏅49 individual awards
🤝16 team awards
🌟3 inspiring stories
🏆2 Chief Executive Positive Workplace Awards
🎉5 Chief Executive Special Commendations

We were honoured to be joined by Board Chair Prof. The Hon. Jill Hennessy GAICD, Chief Executive Prof. Russell Harrison and Joe Debono, Acting Executive Director of People, Culture and Communications.

Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing more stories of our inspiring colleagues on our social media channels.

⚠️Emergency Departments at Sunshine, Footscray and Williamstown hospitals may be impacted tomorrow, 20 August, due to pr...
19/08/2026

⚠️Emergency Departments at Sunshine, Footscray and Williamstown hospitals may be impacted tomorrow, 20 August, due to protected industrial action ⚠️ resulting in long wait times for patients with non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call triple zero (000) for urgent help.

We want you to be seen as quickly as possible, so if you need care and it is not an emergency, please consider these alternative pathways to care:

➡️ For mild to moderate conditions, consider using the free video-based healthcare service Virtual Emergency Department at https://ved.vic.gov.au/
➡️ Telephone NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24

These services are free for people of all ages and clinicians provide comprehensive assessment and immediate support for anyone with minor illnesses or injuries.

Patient safety remains our highest priority. If your care is affected, you will be contacted by us as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements.

In a life-threatening medical emergency, please call Triple Zero (000) or attend the Emergency Department.

18/08/2026

It’s been a busy 6 months here at Footscray Hospital!

Thank you to all our staff and volunteers for the incredible work you do every day to care for our community in Melbourne’s west.

Victorian Department of Health

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89 Ballarat Road
Footscray, VIC
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