Donnybrook Hospital

Overview

Donnybrook Hospital is a small rural healthcare facility serving the township of Donnybrook and surrounding communities in Western Australia’s Southwest region. With approximately 20 beds, the hospital provides emergency services, general inpatient care, aged care services, and outpatient clinics. Operating under WA Country Health Service, Donnybrook Hospital serves a community of approximately 6,000 people in this agricultural area known for apple, stone fruit, and wine production. The facility employs telehealth capabilities to connect patients with specialists in larger centers and maintains established transfer protocols for cases requiring more complex care. Donnybrook Hospital offers community health programs, visiting allied health services, and aged care support tailored to the needs of this farming community. The hospital plays a vital role in this rural township located approximately 200 kilometers south of Perth, providing accessible healthcare services that allow residents to receive care close to home while maintaining connections with larger regional hospitals in Bunbury.