Western Hospital History
Since it's official opening in 1974 Western Hospital has a long and successful history of providing an Acute Care facility to the Western suburbs community.
Following its “take-over” by the ACHA group in the 90s the hospital was closed and sold for redevelopment in 2003.
Spear-headed by Dr. Richard Noble a group of loyal staff and committed health care professionals banded together to lease and re-open the now only remaining acute care private hospital in the North-Western suburbs.
The doctors provided the initial funding and guarantees of more, staff gave their time, some leaving secure positions and working without wages.
After a mammoth effort and many challenges the hospital re-opened on 11th August, 18 days after the closure. Their passion was rewarded when they achieved 91 percent utilization of initial capacity within six weeks of re-opening.
The owner- management team determined that under their guardianship the hospital would:
- Provide a trustworthy, caring and friendly environment
- Achieve and maintain the highest level of accreditation and compliance possible to it within ten months.
- Be commercially viable to ensure it survived and could re-invest in improved facilities and equipment.
- Contribute to the community, maintaining it's reputation as a community hospital.
Immediately after re-commissioning, the team undertook lengthy negotiations with financiers, authorities and the property owners which culminated in the purchase of the Hospital property on 4 June 2004, thus protecting it's continued existence as a hospital.
Ownership of the hospital allowed the team to expand and improve the allied health services and to commence upgrading the facility.
By combining community spirit, caring and skillful staff, experienced management and successful proprietors, Western will continue providing outstanding care for patients, rewarding careers for staff and sustained growth.
