Our community

The Western Health community is one of the fastest growing in Australia, with a population surpassing one million this year. 

Ours is a proud, passionate, and unique community, celebrated in more than 150 different languages and dialects.

While our working-class roots make us strong in spirit, we know disadvantage and diversity are barriers to accessing healthcare. This means our community experiences some of the highest levels of chronic disease in Australia, with above average repeat hospital admissions.

By participating in WalkWest, and by supporting the fundraising of friends and family, you can help shrink those barriers.

Together we can create best care for the west.

About Western Health

Western Health is the trusted provider of public healthcare services for Melbourne west community. We are working with our community to shape the future of healthcare, providing best care for every person, every time.

Four acute hospitals plus specialist services

We provide medical, maternity, emergency and acute public healthcare at hospitals in Sunshine, Footscray, Bacchus Marsh and Williamstown. We also provide a broad range of specialist health services across the community of Melbourne’s west. A wide range of community services are also delivered, along with a significant and innovative Drug Health and Addiction Medicine Service.

Servicing a community of over one million and growing

Our community represents one of the fastest growing populations in Australia. We provide care to a diverse community of people who speak more than 150 languages and dialects.

Registered training organisation

We are one of the largest healthcare training providers in Victoria, recognised for our excellence in health education and professional development. 

Significant research facility

From ground-breaking research, to health system innovation, Western Health is at the forefront of revolutionising care for everyone in our community