Griffith Base Hospital

Overview

Griffith Base Hospital is a regional healthcare facility serving the city of Griffith and surrounding communities in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of southwestern NSW. With approximately 100 beds, the hospital provides comprehensive services including emergency care, surgery, medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Operating under Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Griffith Base Hospital is currently undergoing a $250 million redevelopment to significantly enhance its capabilities and infrastructure. The hospital serves a diverse catchment population of approximately 30,000 people across this important agricultural region known for citrus, wine, rice, and cotton production. Griffith Base Hospital offers outpatient clinics, allied health services, and community health programs tailored to local needs, with services designed to meet the needs of the area’s significant multicultural population, including Italian and Indian communities. The facility maintains connections with larger tertiary hospitals through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. Griffith Base Hospital plays a vital role in this regional center located approximately 570 kilometers west of Sydney, providing essential healthcare services to this significant inland community.