Australia’s first women’s mental health hospital

Jayashri Kulkarni, Anthony de Castella, Sharon Sherwood, Jess Duda, Adaobe Udechuku, Shalini Arunogiri, Zalie MerrettCabrini Women, s Mental Health Services, Cabrini Hospital, HER Centre Australia, Department of Psychiatry, School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, Kathryn McKernan, Cynthia WhiteCabrini Women, s Mental Health Services, Cabrini Hospital, Eveline MuHER Centre Australia, Department of Psychiatry, School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, Caroline GurvichCabrini Women, s Mental Health Services, Cabrini Hospital, HER Centre Australia, Department of Psychiatry, School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, Sue WilliamsCabrini Women, s Mental Health Services, Cabrini Hospital

Australasian Psychiatry

Published online on January 05, 2026

Abstract

Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
ObjectiveTo describe the need for specialised women’s mental health services and the development of Australia’s first women’s mental health hospital service in the 21st century.ConclusionWomen in Australia experience a high level of violence and trauma. ...