WSLHD is proposing the relocation of Mental Health Services from Cumberland Hospital to Blacktown Hospital as part of the Parramatta Light Rail Mitigation.

The proposal would see three units moved to Blacktown Hospital:

• Permanently relocating the Forensic Mental Health Unit 'Bunya' (24 beds) at Cumberland Hospital to the new 44 bed building being constructed at Blacktown Hospital (due for completion in February 2024).
• Potential to temporarily relocate the secure Non-Acute Unit 'Boronia' (20 beds) at Cumberland Hospital to the new 44 bed building being constructed at Blacktown Hospital. Under this proposal, the Boronia Unit will remain at Blacktown Hospital until the new Integrated Mental Health Complex is completed at Westmead in 2026.
• Potential to temporarily move the secure Non-Acute Unit 'Acacia' (20 beds) at Cumberland Hospital to Ward 843 (formerly Maternity) at Blacktown Hospital until the new Integrated Mental Health Complex is completed at Westmead in 2026.

You can view the correspondence at the below links:

• Letter to HSU

What do you think?

It’s important for union members to lead this discussion. How will this affect you? Please send your feedback on this proposal to [E-Mail not displayed] by close of business Wednesday 19 July using the subject line WSLHD Mental Health Relocation.

Your union at work

Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join.

New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.