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, Volume 34, Issue 3, Page 268-274, June 2026.
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. ...