Watson Health Precinct

Funding: $49 million

New facilities were built for Ted Noffs and Marymead CatholicCare. These organisations provided alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services for young people. They also provided residential care for young people experiencing mental health conditions.

A new 24-bed residential rehabilitation facility was also built for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It provided care in a culturally safe and inclusive environment. Winnunga Nimmityjah managed the facility’s construction and became responsible for its operation.

The facility addressed a gap in ACT services and expanded access to culturally appropriate treatment.

Connection to Country was central to the site selection and design. The facility was built in a tranquil bushland setting at the base of Mount Majura.

The project replaced ageing buildings with modern, fit-for-purpose facilities. The new spaces provided welcoming, secure and inclusive environments that supported positive clinical and therapeutic outcomes.