Locals needing treatment closer to home will soon have access to even more health services, as Sunbury Community Hospital continues to expand.
The hospital, which has already undergone major upgrades in recent years, is set to double its chemotherapy capacity, with three more chairs becoming available from July 2025. This means more patients can receive cancer treatment in Sunbury rather than travelling to hospitals further afield – such as Sunshine or the city.
The expansion will also include increased diagnostic imaging services, more staff, and additional day surgery sessions – including more endoscopy procedures – helping to cut down wait times.
For many Sunbury residents, this is a welcome change. The growing community has long called for better access to healthcare services closer to home, and the continued development of the local hospital is being seen as a step in the right direction.
These new services will build on existing ones already available at the site, including dialysis, day surgery, specialist outpatient clinics, and chemotherapy.
The hospital’s services are also complemented by the nearby Sunbury Urgent Care Clinic, which has become a go-to option for non-emergency medical needs such as minor fractures, burns, or infections – helping take pressure off emergency departments elsewhere.
Sunbury MP Josh Bull welcomed the latest developments, saying the expanded facilities will make a real difference for local families, particularly those dealing with cancer.
“This is about delivering better care, closer to home,” he said. “Sunbury families deserve access to vital treatment without the added burden of travel.”
The works are part of a wider healthcare push by the state government, which is investing more than $31bn into Victoria’s health system this year. That includes $9.3bn aimed at helping public hospitals plan for future needs.
Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas, who visited the Sunbury site this week, said the government’s investment in community hospitals is helping to make sure people can access treatment faster and closer to where they live.
