The collaborative new facility will focus on improving health outcomes for people facing complex and chronic issues including diabetes, mental health challenges and addiction.
A new state-of-the-art facility that puts south-western Sydney at the forefront of medical research has officially opened. The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building, located in Macarthur, is a hub for local patients and communities to access world class research and clinical care.
Part of Campbelltown Hospital Campus, the purpose-built multistorey centre brings together local and international researchers, clinicians and postgraduate students to help close the gap between the community and access to clinical research and care.
NSW Premier Chris Minns, Health Minister Ryan Park and Minister for Medical Research David Harris joined leaders from UNSW Sydney, Western Sydney University, South Western Sydney Local Health District and the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research to open the facility.
Premier Minns said he looked forward to what the new Lang Walker Medical Research Facility would deliver.
"I am proud to stand next to our partners to officially open the new Lang Walker medical research facility today," he said. "The work undertaken here by our leading clinicians and researchers will help to drive improved patient outcomes locally, nationally and internationally."
A legacy of change and transformation
The world class facility honours the late Lang Walker AO, whose legacy reflects a deep commitment to philanthropy and to driving change through transformative public and private building projects.
Minister Park thanked Lang Walker's family, the Walker Group and the partners involved in delivering the project and said it would be a vital part of the Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct.
"This will be a hub of innovation, collaboration, education and research which will transform health care and impact the lives of the 1.2 million residents expected to call this region home from 2031."
UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs said the facility reflects the University's 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," he said.
"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."
Photo: Tom Roe
Photo: Tom Roe
Photo: Tom Roe
Improving access to specialists
The new facility, home to the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research - Macarthur, is a major addition to the Campbelltown Health and Education Precinct and builds on the NSW Government's $632 million Stage 2 redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital, completed in 2024.
Researchers in the centre will focus on complex health problems, including mental health, diabetes, child health and wellbeing and addiction medicine. Their work will also support better health outcomes for Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
The facility has been developed in partnership between UNSW Sydney, Western Sydney University, South Western Sydney Local Health District and the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, with financial, development and delivery support from the Walker Corporation.
Sonia Marshall, South Western Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive, said the Institute will provide local residents and communities access to specialist researchers and clinicians.
"There has never been a more exciting time to join the Campbelltown hospital as we work with our partners to build the future of health care in south-western Sydney.''
