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Deakin Private Hospital in the News

This week, Deakin Private Hospital has been featured across two publications, shining a light on the model of care we're building in Canberra and the outcomes it's delivering for patients.

The Canberra Times | June 22, 2026

Deakin Private Hospital was featured in The Canberra Times, highlighting our integrated model of care and what it means for mental health treatment in Canberra. The piece explores how wraparound support, continuing well after discharge, is contributing to outcomes that sit well below the national readmission average. The article also features the experience of one of our patients, who shared her story of recovery.

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Medibank Newsroom | June 2026

Medibank has released new data confirming Deakin Private Hospital is leading the way in private mental health care nationally. With a 12-month readmission rate of 22% against an industry benchmark of over 45%, the results reflect a model built around continuity of care — inpatient treatment, day programs, telehealth, and in-home support working together well beyond discharge.

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Deakin Private hospital opening marks a new era in mental health treatment

Deakin Private hospital opening marks a new era in mental health treatment

6 July 2023 A new innovative model of mental health care officially launches today with the opening of Canberra’s new Deakin Private Hospital, marking a new era in mental health treatment.
Member Spotlight: Innovative model of care for mental health patients
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Member Spotlight: Innovative model of care for mental health patients

Originally published: https://www.achs.org.au/news/member-spotlight-deakin-private-hospital