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A modern glass building at dusk with
A daytime view of Footscray Hospital with a group of people sitting on the lawn in front of the glass structure.
The interior of the hospital showing a spacious lobby with curved wooden ceiling designs and people at a reception area.
An elevated view of Footscray Hospital's multi-story glass and steel structure with surrounding roads and trees.
An aerial shot of the expansive Footscray Hospital complex, showcasing various interconnected buildings and nearby roads.
The hospital’s entrance features a glass facade and large
Aerial view of Footscray Hospital, emphasising its layered architectural design and surrounding urban environment.

Footscray Hospital—Western Health

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Description

Step inside the future of healthcare at Melbourne’s new People’s Hospital. Wander through light-filled public spaces, landscaped outdoor areas and key clinical environments while discovering the vision, design and innovation shaping care for Melbourne’s west through a self-guided audio tour featuring architects, artists and hospital staff.

Images: (1-10) Footscray Hospital. All photos: Peter Bennetts.

Important Details

Tour/event summary information

Sunday 26 July
Open access 10am-3pm

Bookings

No bookings required

Meeting Point

As this is a working hospital, we ask that visitors attend individually or with one other person. Organised group tours are not permitted during this event. Please remain within designated public tour areas, follow staff directions and be mindful of patients, visitors and staff onsite.

Accessibility

Ramp or level (step free) entry, Lift access to all public levels, Accessible bathrooms, All-gender bathrooms, Parent's Room, Accessible parking

Location

89 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country

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