About us

Our inpatient programs are based within two facilities: Mary Guthrie House, which has 30 beds, and our Step 2 Transitional Unit.

Usually, you will be admitted into these units for between 3 and 24 months in total, depending on your needs.

The Step 2 unit aims at improving your independent living skills. Staff work with you on activities such as attending to hygiene, household chores, meal preparation, budgeting, shopping and use of public transport.

Staff also aim to work with residents in improving your social and communication skills and other personal strengths.

Featured news

Picture of the Biobeat wearable device used for the Virtual Hospital

Victoria’s first Virtual Hospital pilot starts today

1 December 2025 - Victoria’s first Virtual Hospital – led through a partnership between Austin Health and the Royal Melbourne Hospital – has begun to take patients from today, Monday 1 December 2025. The six-month pilot will see more than 250 patients receive specialist hospital care in their own home for a range of needs, including cardiac care.