The Mbabaram Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC administers land on behalf of Bar Barrum People
Queensland
Far North Queensland
The Atherton Hospital Redevelopment is a building at the heart of its local community. A building that feels like home, that supports and retain staff, and nurtures and brings joy to patients.
References to the history of the site are woven throughout the design of the building, utilising shape and colour to connect to the history and natural form of the surrounding community. The building is wrapped in a colourful brick façade that reflects the form of the existing Hospital building demolished to make way for the new. Creating a playful welcome gesture that de-institutionalises the experience of people at the start of their healthcare journey.
Familiar forms and access to nature creates immediate connections for the community to the new facility fostering a sense of familiarity and belonging, creating a building that staff and patients want to be at, providing them with a joyful, healthy, and user-friendly Hospital.
The building provides patients and staff with the latest equipment improving their safety and has been designed to take in views of the countryside, with the large windows that deliver a light and airy atmosphere.
The building is beautiful, with the atrium surrounded by a variety of coloured tile panels to reflect the colours of the Tablelands.
I speak for all the staff in saying we really looked forward to moving into the new facility. It’s bright, sunny, and more spacious compared to our old facility making it easier for patients to move around yet maintaining a sense of privacy.
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
