Mernda Community Hospital Now Open to Serve Melbourne’s Outer North
24 Nov 2025
Community hospitals are smaller public hospitals designed to bring healthcare closer to home. They offer a range of services, help more people manage their health locally, and ease pressure on major hospitals across Victoria.
Mernda Community Hospital joins Craigieburn Community Hospital, which opened in October 2025, to support a region home to over one million people and projected to grow by more than 74% by 2036.
Services Available Now
The hospital is gradually introducing services to ensure a safe and smooth opening. Available from November 2025:
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Pharmacy
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Public dental services
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Pathology collection
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Allied health clinics
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Paediatric clinics for development, behavioural, respiratory, and allergy support
Services Coming in 2026
Additional services will be added in the new year, including:
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Renal care
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Community mental health services
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Urgent care
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Imaging services
Urgent Care
Urgent care services provide treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses when you can’t wait to see your GP. No appointment or referral is needed, allowing faster care without waiting in the emergency department.
For other hospital services, patients will generally need a referral from their GP or healthcare provider.
Source: Northern Health, Victorian Government
