Healthcare workers will benefit from new purpose-built accommodation with construction of 21 units at Albury Hospital now complete, delivering a major boost for the border region’s health workforce.
The Healthcare Worker Accommodation project was delivered thanks to a $9.5 million joint
investment between the Australian and NSW Governments.The Albanese Government contributed $7.5 million through the Albury Wodonga Regional Projects Program.
The NSW Government contributed $2 million through the Key Health Worker Accommodation Program, supporting the attraction and retention of essential healthcare workers in regional communities.
The units are fully furnished, self-contained and designed for comfort, featuring bright open plan living, a modern kitchen, ensuite bedroom, internal laundry and screened veranda.
The new accommodation complements the $558 million Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital redevelopment, one of the largest regional health investments across NSW and Victoria – bringing more beds, parking, and world-class facilities to the region.
By providing quality accommodation for healthcare workers, these units will help attract and retain a skilled workforce, supporting the expanded health services made possible by the redevelopment and enhancing healthcare delivery for the community.
Patients, visitors, and staff are also benefiting from additional onsite car parking at the Albury Hospital campus.
More than 120 additional parking spaces are now available on the Borella Road verge, with further spaces being delivered progressively throughout the year.
For more information, visit: www.nsw.gov.au/awrh
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP:
“This project is about more than accommodation.
“It is about ensuring communities across the border region can continue to access the healthcare they need.
“By providing modern, purpose-built housing for key health workers, we are helping attract and retain the skilled professionals who keep our hospitals and health services running and supporting the long-term health of our growing regional communities.
“This is a practical investment in the people who keep regional health services running, and in the communities that rely on them.
“We’re not just delivering accommodation, we’re backing regional jobs, supporting local communities and making it easier to attract and keep skilled health workers.
“This is what strong partnerships deliver, real, lasting benefits for regional Australia.”
Quotes attributable to Victorian Minister for Regional Development Michaela Settle MP:
“Regional communities need thriving services, and this project will help ensure Albury Wodonga Health can continue attracting the workforce it needs now and into the future.
“The flow-on effects of this project will extend across the border region, helping strengthen the local economy and support future growth.”
Quotes attributable to Albury Wodonga Health Interim Chief Executive Officer, Professor Andrew Way:
"This project delivers enormous benefits to community – not only for the local jobs created during construction, but by helping us attract, recruit, and retain more clinicians to our health service.
“For visiting doctors, agency nurses, and allied health professionals, having access to safe and conveniently located accommodation makes it easier to take up opportunities at Albury Wodonga Health.
“Providing a comfortable environment for clinicians is just one way we're improving the staff experience, enabling us to deliver high-quality care for our community.
"We're grateful to our partners Zauner Construction and Yarrawonga Manufactured Housing for delivering these units on time, on budget, and without disruption to our operations."
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