West Moreton Hospital and Health Service
About Company
Healthcare is more than treatment—it’s about trust, compassion, and ensuring communities have access to the care they need when they need it most. West Moreton Health is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that supports healthier lives across the region.
Serving more than 320,000 residents across Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, and Ipswich, West Moreton Health provides an integrated network of hospitals, community facilities, and specialised health services. Our services span more than 9,500 square kilometres, ensuring people across both regional and urban communities have reliable access to essential healthcare.
Through continuous innovation, research, and service expansion, we remain dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Our Mission: Delivering Person-Centred Healthcare
At West Moreton Health, our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based healthcare that places people at the centre of every decision.
As the region continues to grow and chronic health conditions become more common, our healthcare teams focus on improving care delivery through innovation, modern infrastructure, and expanded services. Our goal is to ensure that every patient receives timely, respectful, and effective treatment.
Our approach includes:
- Patient-centred clinical care
- Community-focused health programs
- Ongoing medical research and innovation
- Strong collaboration with healthcare professionals and local organisations
This integrated model helps create a stronger, more responsive healthcare system for the region.
Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
West Moreton Health operates a network of hospitals that provide comprehensive medical services across the region.
Major Hospitals
Our hospitals deliver a wide range of emergency, surgical, and specialist medical services, including:
- Boonah Hospital
- Esk Hospital
- Gatton Hospital
- Ipswich Hospital
- Laidley Hospital
These facilities ensure residents across the region have access to modern medical care close to home.
Community Health and Outpatient Services
In addition to hospital care, West Moreton Health provides a wide range of community-based healthcare services that focus on prevention, early intervention, and long-term health management.
Key Community Facilities
- Ipswich Health Plaza
- Ipswich Oral Health Clinic
- Ripley Satellite Hospital
These centres provide services such as outpatient treatments, oral health care, specialist consultations, and preventative health programs, making healthcare more accessible for local communities.
Specialised Mental Health and Secure Services
West Moreton Health plays a significant role in delivering specialised mental health and forensic services across Queensland.
The Park – Centre for Mental Health
The Park – Centre for Mental Health, Treatment, Research and Education is a major facility within the network, dedicated to mental health treatment, research, and professional education.
Additional specialised services include:
- Gailes Community Care Unit
- Prison Health Services
- Youth Detention Health Services
West Moreton Health is also home to Queensland’s only forensic mental health inpatient beds, including:
- High Security Inpatient Service (HSIS)
- Extended Forensic Treatment Rehabilitation Unit (EFTRU)
- Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU)
These services provide specialised care in secure environments designed to support rehabilitation and recovery.
Expanding Healthcare for a Growing Community
To meet increasing healthcare demand, West Moreton Health continues to invest in new facilities, services, and infrastructure improvements.
Key Developments and Services
Recent expansions include:
- Minor Injury and Illness Clinic
- Ripley Satellite Hospital Outpatient Services
- Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service
- Yamanto BreastScreen Clinic
- Ipswich Hospital Cardiac Catheter Laboratory
- Preventative Integrated Care Service
- Medical Assessment and Planning Unit
- Acute Haemodialysis Unit
One of the most significant developments is the Ipswich Hospital Expansion, which will improve capacity and deliver advanced healthcare services to meet the needs of a growing population.
Targeted Community Health Programs
West Moreton Health also runs specialised programs that address the unique needs of the community.
Key Programs
- Jaghu Maternal and Infant Program – Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
- Child and Youth Mental Health Acute Response Team (ART) – Providing urgent mental health support for young people.
- Drug and Alcohol Brief Intervention Team (DABIT) – Early intervention support for substance-related concerns.
These programs focus on prevention, early support, and improving long-term health outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
West Moreton Health provides expertise across a wide range of healthcare disciplines, including:
- Mental Health and Specialised Services
- Emergency Medicine
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
- Oral Health Services
- BreastScreen Programs
- Children’s Health
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Palliative Care
- Surgical and Medical Services
- Allied Health
- Community Healthcare Services
- Research and Clinical Innovation
- Forensic and Secure Mental Health Services
The organisation also works closely with the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning and the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, supporting ongoing education and healthcare innovation.
Committed to Healthier Communities
West Moreton Health is more than a healthcare provider—it is a trusted partner in community wellbeing.
With a strong network of hospitals, specialised services, community programs, and healthcare professionals, the organisation continues to improve access to care and support better health outcomes across the region.
Through compassionate care, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, West Moreton Health works every day to build healthier, stronger communities.
