- Construction progressing on Broome's new Step Up/Step Down service with last concrete pour complete and structural framing commencing
- Six-bed residential mental health facility will support Kimberley people close to home
- Part of the Cook Labor Government's record $5.5 billion investment in health infrastructure, helping Western Australians get the care they need when they need it
Construction of Broome's new Step Up/Step Down (SUSD) service has reached a major milestone, with the last concrete poured on site and the structural framing commencing at the Yinajalan Ngarrungunil Health and Wellbeing Campus.
Once complete, the contemporary residential-style facility will provide community-based mental health care for adults in the Kimberley, helping people access support closer to home, family, and community.
The six-bed service has been designed to bridge the gap between home and hospital for people experiencing a change in their mental health, offering short-term residential care in a therapeutic setting that is similar to a home environment.
Residents will have access to counselling, therapy, and other recovery-focused supports for up to 28 days, while receiving assistance to build healthy routines and strengthen connections with their community.
The service will support people who no longer require acute hospital care, as well as those who need additional support to manage their mental health and avoid a hospital admission.
The project is being delivered by EMCO Building and is expected to be completed in 2027.
It forms part of the Cook Labor Government's record $5.5 billion investment in health infrastructure, including in SUSD facilities, to ensure people can access the mental health care they need.
As stated by Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey:
"Reaching the last concrete pour is a major milestone for this project and a clear sign of the progress being made on this important mental health facility.
"This Broome Step Up/Step Down service will provide a welcoming, residential-style environment that supports people through their recovery journey while keeping them connected to family, culture, and community.
"It forms part of the biggest health infrastructure building program our State has ever seen, backed by the Cook Labor Government's record $5.5 billion investment to support more Western Australians to access better quality care closer to home."
As stated by Health Minister Meredith Hammat:
"This milestone brings us another step closer to delivering an important new mental health service for the Kimberley, helping more people access the right care closer to home.
"Step Up/Step Down services play a vital role in supporting people through their recovery, providing a safe, therapeutic environment that can help prevent hospital admissions and support people as they transition back into the community."
As stated by Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna:
"It's great to see construction continuing to progress on this important facility, which will make a real difference for people and families across the Kimberley by providing mental health support closer to home.
"This service has been designed with the needs of our region in mind, helping people stay connected to their families, culture, and community while receiving the care and support they need on their recovery journey."
