BWC Project team
As planning and construction continue on Barwon Women’s and Children’s, the project team has welcomed several new staff members who will play an important role in supporting the journey to commissioning and...
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Design grounded in connection to nature and Country
Barwon Women’s and Children’s is designed to be safe, inclusive and family-friendly. Drawing inspiration from the local landscape, the designs express a strong connection to place and community identity.
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Farewell, Kym and Aunty Athalie!
As construction of the Barwon Women’s and Children’s continues to progress, we recently said goodbye to the project’s two tower cranes, affectionately nicknamed “Kym” and “Aunty Athalie” in honour...
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Barwon Health steps inside the spaces of tomorrow
Using virtual reality (VR) headsets, Barwon Health staff – including nurses, midwives, doctors and support staff – toured the new women’s and children’s areas and tested how the spaces will work in prac...
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Maternity entrance reopens
Barwon Health was pleased to be able to re-open the Myers Street maternity entrance, providing direct access to the Birthing Suites and Maternity Assessment Unit for maternity patients.
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Major milestones reached on Barwon Women’s and Children’s project
Construction of the new Barwon Women’s and Children’s continues to make strong progress, with several major milestones recently achieved on one of the region’s most significant health infrastructure proje...
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CEO video – BWC Update
Our latest CEO video is here to provide an update around the BWC project. As 2025 closes, we’re reflecting on a milestone year of construction and planning for this major health project.
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Local health pioneers honoured with Name the Crane initiative
As work powers ahead on the more than $500 million Barwon Women’s and Children’s, two local healthcare professionals will be recognised with two of the project’s tower cranes named in their honour.
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Latest designs released for Barwon Women’s and Children’s
The latest designs for the new Barwon Women’s and Children’s showcase how community priorities and local culture are shaping a modern, inclusive and welcoming health facility for families across the region.
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Tower crane installation works
To support construction of the new Barwon Women’s and Children’s, multiple tower cranes will be installed on the construction site. The first tower crane will arrive in late July, with all cranes expected t...
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Bronte’s Story
22-year-old Bronte Russell was only three years old when she was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer that is found in the adrenal glands.
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Josh’s story: Special roses find a new home with family
The new Endoscopy and Day Procedure Unit at the Youang Surgery Centre is now complete has enabled the relocation of services from the Gretta Volum Centre (GVC), paving the way for the Barwon Women’s and Child...
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