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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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Aurora Healthcare and Medibank partner to boost access to mental health care and support

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