Dunstan Hospital Equipment Hub

Impact on Patient Recovery

Rehabilitation and recovery depend on having the right equipment at the right time. A purpose‑built space will allow our physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams to:

• Access the equipment they need without delay, improving staff efficiency.

• Assess, repair, and maintain equipment more effectively, continuing to ensure items remain safe, functional, and ready for clinical use.

• Process and prepare equipment rapidly for urgent patient needs — both in hospital and at home, supporting timely discharges and acute responses.

• Provide comprehensive rehabilitation support with a well organised and readily available range of equipment.

Whether a patient is recovering from surgery, managing a long-term condition, or recuperating after an acute illness, timely access to equipment is often the difference between a safe discharge and extended inpatient care.

Community Voice: Why This Matters

“A dedicated storage facility for our physiotherapy and occupational therapy equipment would make a difference for our community. With a more innovative storage solution, we can improve organisation and access to rehabilitation equipment, ensuring people receive the support they need without delay.

This will not only improve the way we manage equipment for patients recovering at home and in the hospital, but also free up essential clinical space — allowing us to create more treatment rooms and work areas for staff. Ultimately, this means better access, better flow, and better outcomes for the people we serve.”
– Sarah Walker, Allied Health Director

Why This Is a High‑Impact Priority

A dedicated storage space directly supports:

• Better organisation of more than 2,000 equipment items, enabling faster access, safer workflows, and more efficient maintenance and cleaning.

• Freed up clinical and treatment rooms as equipment is moved out of repurposed spaces and into a purpose built facility.

• Improved staff efficiency, with clinicians able to locate, prepare, and process equipment without delays.

• Faster support for patients, ensuring urgent equipment needs are met quickly both in hospital and at home.

• Ensures therapists having reliable access to a wide range of equipment needed for safe mobility, recovery, and independence.

This project strengthens Dunstan’s ability to provide high‑quality, personalised care to our rural community today — and prepares us to meet rising future demand.