The Minns Labor Government is officially opening a new $55 million facility in south-west Sydney to deliver world-leading health research alongside academic and philanthropic partners.
The state-of-the-art Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur will develop treatments and therapies to improve outcomes for people living with complex health issues.
The new facility is a tribute to the late Lang Walker AO, whose generosity remains a key part of his enormous legacy.
Situated on the grounds of Campbelltown Hospital, the multi-storey building features the latest research technologies and cutting-edge laboratories.
Located next to the Western Sydney University's Macarthur Clinical School, it will bring together local and international researchers, clinicians, and post-graduate students.
The research will have national significance, focusing on five key areas: diabetes, mental health, Indigenous health, paediatrics & child wellbeing and addiction medicine.
The facility will improve access to clinical research for people in south-west Sydney and enhance local health care.
The facility has been developed in partnership with Western Sydney University, South Western Sydney Local Health District, the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and UNSW Sydney, with the financial, development and delivery support of the Walker Corporation.
Home to the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research in Macarthur, the facility complements the NSW Government's $632 million Stage 2 Redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital, completed in 2024, and the broader Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct.
The Minns Labor Government is delivering long-overdue investment in Western Sydney.
The Government is delivering new hospitals at Rouse Hill and Bankstown and upgrading hospitals in Blacktown, Fairfield and Canterbury to add hundreds of new beds and treatment spaces for Western Sydney.
Quotes attributable to the Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns:
"Lang Walker left an enormous legacy across New South Wales, and that continues with this medical research facility.
"The discoveries made at this facility will become real-world treatments that will improve lives.
"This is cutting-edge infrastructure for Western Sydney that will boost health outcomes in NSW and across the world."
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"I congratulate the family of the late Lang Walker AO, the Walker Group and the partners involved in the delivery of the magnificent Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur, a vital part of the Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct.
"This will be a hub of innovation, collaboration, education and research which will transform healthcare and impact the lives of the 1.2 million residents expected to call this region home from 2031.''
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Medical Research David Harris:
"This incredible new facility is so much more than just a building, it's a springboard for the next generation of patient treatments.
"Researchers in this new research centre will focus on complex health challenges, including mental health, diabetes, paediatrics, and addiction medicine, as well as helping close the gap in health outcomes for our Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse communities."
Quotes attributable to Member for Campbelltown Greg Warren:
"I have seen the incredible progress of the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur from the ground up and I am excited the Macarthur community will now have a world-class centre of health research, complementing the redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital.
"This is another example of the best outcomes being achieved by working together. Our community will benefit from having world-class clinicians and researchers close to home driving the future of healthcare in our region."
Quotes attributable to South Western Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive Sonia Marshall PSM:
"The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur will attract specialist researchers and clinicians to Campbelltown Hospital and provide opportunities for local patients and communities to take part in clinical research.
"There has never been a more exciting time to join the Campbelltown Hospital as we work with our partners to build the future of healthcare in south western Sydney.''
Quotes attributable to Walker Corporation Managing Director and CEO David Gallant:
"This cutting-edge facility is an incredible tribute to Walker's late founder, Lang Walker AO, whose enduring legacy reflects his generosity and dedication to driving generational change through transformative placemaking, health, education and cultural projects.
"Lang knew this centre would help hundreds of thousands of people with world class research and clinical care, and he'd be incredibly proud to see his namesake, the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building opening its doors to local families across South Western Sydney.''
Quotes attributable to Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research CEO Simone Proft:
"Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research was founded to improve the health of the people of south-west Sydney and we are thrilled to be expanding into the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur.
"This incredible new facility will enable us to connect with the communities served by Campbelltown Hospital, providing significantly increased research capacity to address the health conditions which impact most greatly on their lives.''
Quotes attributable to Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor and President, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO:
"The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur stands as a powerful example of what can be achieved when community, research, and innovation come together. Grounded in the needs of our region, this world-class facility is a home for research that will transform health outcomes locally and beyond.
"By listening to our community and turning research into action, we have created a place where innovative solutions will improve lives and shape the future of south-west Sydney."
Quotes attributable to UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs:
"UNSW has a proud and longstanding commitment to Greater Western Sydney, with decades of collaboration in health, education and research across the region. This facility is a powerful extension of that legacy.
"Through this partnership, UNSW is leveraging its world-leading research expertise and capabilities to deepen engagement with the Macarthur community, addressing urgent health challenges and delivering transformative, real-world outcomes.''
