The Victorian Government has invested $470 million to make Australia’s first stand-alone heart hospital a reality with the landmark facility featuring:

• public and private cardiac inpatient beds
• cardiac intensive care beds
• same-day procedure beds
• cardiac emergency department cubicles
• facilities for prevention, recovery and rehabilitation
• cardiac catheterisation laboratories 
• cardiac theatres and a sterilising unit
• an advanced cardiac imaging centre 
• a heart rhythm centre 
• telehealth technology
• pathology and pharmacy services
• specialist research areas.

The architecture of the new facility draws upon principles of biophilic design which seeks to improve health and wellbeing outcomes by increasing patient connection to the natural environment. This will be achieved through the introduction of light-filled interiors and internal gardens, whilst maximising the surrounding native landscape through external window views.

The building’s environmental impact will also be minimised through incorporating passive design strategies such as working with the natural climatic conditions to enable resilient and energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, whilst also lowering the building’s carbon footprint through using locally-sourced materials.

Soon to be home to the state’s leading cardiac specialists and researchers, the Victorian Heart Hospital will provide life-saving diagnosis and treatment for thousands of patients each year with the capacity to deliver up to:

• 2,150 cardiac surgery operations
• 3,000 cardiac rhythm laboratory procedures
• 8,500 cardiac computed tomography CT scans
• 2,800 cardiac magnetic resonance imaging MRI scans
• 10,000 interventional cardiac catheterisation laboratory procedures
• 28,300 cardiac emergency department presentations
• 48,000 clinic / telemedicine consultations
• 60,000 consulting room consultations.

Cardiac patients in regional Victoria, across Australia and internationally will also have access to clinical services through the latest telehealth technology, reducing the need to travel to receive expert care and advice.

Patients will also benefit from embedding cardiac research, education and training within clinical services – an approach that is supported by global evidence and adopted in heart hospitals around the world.

The local economy will also get a boost with more than 1,700 jobs created during construction. Once completed, the Victorian Heart Hospital will employ more than 850 people across clinical care and research.

Extensive community engagement has been conducted at critical stages throughout the project, particularly amongst hospital staff, medical professionals and patients to inform the design and services.

Community engagement plays a vital role in the long-term success of this project with all partners committed to transparent and inclusive consultation. 

The Victorian Heart Hospital brings together Monash Health and Monash University, both leaders in the field of cardiac research, treatment and education.

The hospital’s clinical services will also build on the achievements of MonashHeart, the specialist cardiology service provider of Monash Health and now the largest provider of cardiac care in Victoria.

The co-location of Monash University’s training, education and research (TER) and Monash Health’s Monash Cardiovascular Research Centre (MCRC) will increase collaboration and advancement in cardiovascular disease, diagnosis and treatment.

Bringing the project vision to life is a team of leading consultants and contractors, including:

• Builder – John Holland
• Architects – Conrad Gargett and John Wardle Architects