Construction has started on new purpose-built accommodation for healthcare workers and students in Kyabram, bolstering healthcare services in north-central Victoria.
Two single-bedroom units are being built next to the KDHS, which has been operating since 1933.
The development is part of a broader $150 million Regional Worker Accommodation Fund, a significant investment announced by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan in October 2024 to support regional growth.
KDHS chief executive Anne McEvoy welcomed the opportunity to support incoming staff looking for accommodation.
“Access to appropriate, short-term accommodation in Kyabram will significantly enhance our ability to attract and retain clinical and support personnel,” Ms McEvoy said.
“It’s a practical and timely initiative that will contribute to the long-term sustainability of high-quality health care in our region.”
The project is part of a broader initiative called ‘Destination Kyabram’ aimed at encouraging workers to the region and promoting Kyabram’s liveability and tourist potential.
Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes said the new units would help fill a gap in accommodation for visiting staff at the hospital.
“Kyabram is an important and growing regional hub and I’m delighted to see work under way on these new units that will support skilled workers to live locally,” she said.
Currently, KDHS offers a six-bedroom student accommodation building. The addition of these two apartments will provide much-needed space for workers with families, encouraging long-term relocation to Kyabram.
Benalla-based company Timberline Constructions has secured the building contract, with the project scheduled for completion in early 2026.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to provide accommodation across regional Victoria.
In Shepparton, 15 worker apartments are being developed to support Goulburn Valley Health staff, while Irymple will receive 10 new units for healthcare and education workers.
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