Inclusive Healthcare Centre to Officially Open in Queenstown

The doors to the The West Coast Aboriginal and Multicultural Health Service will have its official opening on August 13, 2025.

Located at 29 Orr Street, Queenstown, the core tenet of the new Centre is the active recruitment of Aboriginal and multicultural staff.

“This represents the culmination of my long-held dream,” said the CEO of Rural Health Tasmania, Robert Waterman,

“to create a workplace where every individual, regardless of their background or culture, feels genuinely respected, cared for, listened to, and crucially, culturally safe.”

This deliberate approach fosters an environment where cultural understanding, awareness and respect are paramount, laying a foundation for genuine reconciliation and encouraging collaborative learning within the community.

“It has always been my goal to provide a service setting where we celebrate our differences and learn from one another, creating a truly inclusive health service,” said Waterman.

“The West Coast Aboriginal and Multicultural Health Service will serve as a vital health and wellbeing hub for the region.”

It will offer coordinated care for a wide spectrum of chronic conditions, including cancer, respiratory and circulatory conditions, skeletal conditions and injuries. Furthermore, the Centre will provide comprehensive mental health services, catering to conditions ranging from mild and moderate to severe and complex.

Beyond direct clinical care, the Centre is committed to holistic community wellbeing. It will offer essential health education, proactive preventive care and vital psycho-social services, such as the widely beneficial Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY).

A diverse range of community engagement activities will be hosted, alongside regular visits from allied health and wellbeing professionals, further solidifying the Centre’s role as a comprehensive community resource.