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Modern Mental Health Infrastructure for Regional and Remote Communities

The Broken Hill Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AMHIU) Redevelopment forms part of the NSW Government's $700 million Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program, delivering a contemporary, purpose-built facility that expands access to mental health services for the Far West community. Located on the Broken Hill Health Service campus, the redevelopment provides modern, therapeutic and culturally safe environments designed to support consumers, families, carers and healthcare staff.

The Challenge

Mental health facilities in regional and remote Australia face unique challenges, requiring environments that support recovery, dignity and wellbeing while remaining robust, safe and practical for healthcare staff. The existing facilities in Broken Hill were no longer aligned with contemporary models of care, prompting the development of a new purpose-built inpatient unit designed to better serve the needs of the local community. The project called for a facility that could deliver contemporary mental health care within a culturally responsive setting. Extensive consultation with health staff, carers, community representatives and Aboriginal stakeholders informed a design focused on therapeutic outcomes, connection to Country and patient wellbeing.

Our Solution

Galvin supplied a range of specialised healthcare tapware and bathroom fixtures for the new Broken Hill Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit, including ligature-resistant solutions designed for mental health and behavioural healthcare environments. Installed throughout patient and staff areas, these products contributed to the provision of contemporary healthcare spaces while delivering the durability and performance required in demanding clinical settings. The new eight-bed facility includes single patient rooms with dedicated ensuites, communal lounge and dining spaces, a sensory modulation room, activity and exercise areas, and landscaped outdoor environments inspired by Aboriginal culture and connection to Country. Together, these carefully considered spaces create a welcoming, therapeutic and culturally responsive environment that supports recovery and wellbeing.

Key Benefits

• Included ligature-resistant healthcare products suitable for mental health and behavioural healthcare environments.
• Durable healthcare tapware and bathroom fixtures designed for long-term performance.
• Products suited to patient ensuite bathrooms and associated clinical spaces.
• Easy-to-maintain solutions supporting ongoing facility operations.
• Contributed to the delivery of contemporary mental health infrastructure for regional and remote NSW communities.

Outcome

Completed as part of the broader Broken Hill Health Service Redevelopment, the new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit provides the Far West community with improved access to contemporary inpatient mental health care closer to home. The purpose-built facility expands local treatment capacity while delivering welcoming, culturally responsive and therapeutic spaces that support recovery and wellbeing.

By supplying specialised healthcare tapware and bathroom fixtures, including ligature-resistant solutions for mental health environments, Galvin contributed to the delivery of a contemporary healthcare facility designed to support patients, carers and healthcare professionals now and into the future.

Key Data

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