Communities in Lismore are set to benefit from new Key Health Worker Accommodation, which will help attract and retain essential healthcare staff to the region.
Lismore is one of more than 20 Key Health Worker Accommodation projects in rural, regional and remote NSW across nine local health districts, as part of the Minns Labor Government's $200.1 million program.
The investment will support the building of new accommodation, refurbishment of existing homes, and the purchase of suitable properties such as residential units, with Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) now seeking development partners.
The new accommodation is planned to include between 10 and 20 self-contained, flood-resilient, studio apartments close to Lismore Base Hospital, ensuring healthcare workers have access to fit-for-purpose, comfortable and convenient accommodation.
NNSWLHD received $34.2 million as part of the program to deliver key health worker accommodation projects in Lismore as well as Grafton and Tweed.
Interested parties can access the Request for Information through the BuyNSW platform.
The new Lismore Key Health Worker Accommodation is expected to be completed by mid-2028.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"The Minns Government is committed to ensuring regional health services have the workforce and infrastructure they need to provide quality care.
"By providing fit-for-purpose, flood-resilient housing in Lismore, we're removing one of the major barriers to attracting and keeping skilled health professionals in the region.
"This investment will make a real difference to the sustainability of local health services and the community's access to care."
Quotes attributable to NNSWLHD Chief Executive Tracey Maisey:
"NNSWLHD is looking forward to working with potential development partners to deliver high-quality and affordable accommodation.
"We're seeking innovative and community-minded partners to help us create modern, well-located housing to support our staff.
"We know access to suitable accommodation can make all the difference in recruiting and retaining skilled staff, particularly in regional and remote areas.
"We recognise the importance of this project to our staff and the broader community, and we'll continue to provide updates as it progresses."
