Building contract awarded for Broome mental health service

The Cook Government has awarded the contract to EMCO Building for the Broome Step Up/Step Down (SUSD), which will strengthen mental health services in the Kimberley.
  • Contract awarded to EMCO for six-bed residential Broome Step Up/Step Down service
  • Project a key step towards addressing the need for flexible, residential-style community-based mental health service options in the Kimberley
  • Purpose-built facility to provide short-term residential care in a safe, supportive home-like setting
  • Centrally located at Yinajalan Ngarrungunil Health and Wellbeing Campus, close to local amenities

The Cook Government has awarded the contract to EMCO Building for the Broome Step Up/Step Down (SUSD), which will strengthen mental health services in the Kimberley.

EMCO Building will construct the purpose-built facility, which will be located at the Yinajalan Ngarrungunil Health and Wellbeing Campus.

The six-bed residential service will provide short-term, community-based mental health support for adults experiencing mental health issues, in a home-like setting close to their community, friends and family.

The SUSD model of care bridges the gap between hospital and home by supporting people to develop strategies to manage their wellbeing and avoid hospital admission.

Additional support will also be provided to help residents transition back into their home and community by building healthy routines and coping strategies.

The State Government is investing $4.9 billion in health infrastructure, including in SUSD facilities to ensure people can access the mental healthcare they need.

It is part of the Cook Government's commitment to supporting the wellbeing of all Western Australians.

More information on the project is available at www.mhc.wa.gov.au/broomesusd

Comments attributed to Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey:

"This project demonstrates our commitment to delivering purpose-built infrastructure that supports better mental health outcomes for regional communities.

"Locating the facility at the Yinajalan Ngarrungunil Health and Wellbeing Campus ensures it is accessible and integrated within the community.

"Our government is delivering this important service for the Broome community as part of our $4.9 billion health infrastructure program."

Comments attributed to Health and Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat:

"The Broome Step Up/Step Down Service is an important addition to mental health services in the Kimberley, to provide care in a supportive, home-like setting close to family, friends and community.

"This service will help people manage their mental health and avoid hospital stays, ensuring they receive the right care at the right time."

Comments attributed to Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna:

"Our government is continuing to partner with Nyamba Buru Yawuru on the Yinajalan Ngarrungunil Health and Wellbeing Campus, which will provide a range of health services for the community.

"It's great to see the Broome Step/Up/Step Down reach another exciting milestone, with a contract now awarded for construction."