The Centre – Combined Health

𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗶𝗽𝗽𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱:
The Centre for Combined Health, nestled in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland, stands as a testament to community resilience and innovative healthcare design. Completed in 2022, this 706 m² facility, designed by Sarah Lake Architects, represents a pivotal step in addressing the health needs of regional Victoria.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀:
Born from a vision to uplift a community battered by drought, bushfires, COVID-19, and industrial decline, The Centre for Combined Health emerged as a privately funded initiative. The facility aims to foster health through education, engagement, and connection, offering a comprehensive approach to physical and mental well-being that addresses the unique challenges faced by regional communities.

𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
The facility's design ingeniously blends with its industrial surroundings whilst offering a welcoming atmosphere. Its corrugated metal exterior, finished in UniCote® Select, Hamptons White, pays homage to the local context of large metal sheds whilst providing a fresh, modern aesthetic. The centre features two large multipurpose fitness spaces for yoga, pilates, workshops, and lectures, alongside 12 consulting suites. Strategically placed courtyards and a north-facing screen facade ensure privacy whilst maintaining an open, inviting environment.

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:
As East Gippsland's premier health hub, The Centre caters to a diverse range of practitioners, including medical specialists, allied health professionals, NDIS providers, wellness practitioners, and visiting medical officers. The facility's versatile spaces and modern amenities create an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and high-quality care delivery.

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁:
The building's thoughtful design prioritises sustainability through abundant natural lighting, cross-ventilation features, and the use of readily available materials. These elements not only reduce reliance on artificial lighting but also ensure cost-efficiency and ease of maintenance.

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗲® 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
The choice of UniCote® Select in Hamptons White for roofing, walls, and cladding exemplifies the project's commitment to quality and longevity. This premium material offers exceptional colour retention, low solar absorption, and versatile application, making it ideal for the challenging Australian climate whilst maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic.

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:
More than just a building, The Centre for Combined Health symbolises community resilience and forward-thinking healthcare. By providing a centralised location for diverse health services, it addresses the unique challenges of accessing quality healthcare in regional areas. The Centre stands as a model for future healthcare facilities, demonstrating how thoughtful design and community-focused planning can create spaces that truly make a difference in people's lives.