Tamworth Hospital – Banksia Mental Health Unit

Tamworth, New South Wales

The Tamworth Hospital – Banksia Mental Health Unit is a state-of-the-art 33-bed adult acute inpatient mental health facility, seamlessly integrated into the Tamworth Hospital Campus. Designed with a strong co-design approach, the unit meets the latest Australian Health Facility Guidelines, prioritising safety, therapeutic care, and a supportive healing environment for patients experiencing acute mental health challenges.

By balancing clinical excellence with a calm, healing environment, the Banksia Mental Health Unit will provide high-quality, compassionate care to the Tamworth community, ensuring a space where patients feel safe, supported, and empowered on their path to recovery.

This purpose-built facility includes dedicated areas for reception, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, ensuring a smooth and effective patient journey. Key design principles focus on:

Patient-Centered Care – Separate zones for different patient groups, including Youth/Vulnerable Persons and Older Persons, ensuring tailored support.
Flexibility & Safety – Adaptable bedrooms that can transition between zones and a strategically placed de-escalation area near staff bases.
Supportive Spaces – A welcoming family lounge with courtyard access, interview rooms, and staff respite areas to enhance well-being for both patients and caregivers.
Efficient Operations – Staff amenities on a separate, secure floor and a plant level designed to minimize maintenance disruptions to patient care.