Deakin Private Hospital

What Deakin Private Hospital does

Deakin Private Hospital is a purpose-built 52-bed private mental health hospital located at 63 Denison Street, Deakin in the Australian Capital Territory, operating since March 2023 with its official opening in July 2023. It is the first flagship facility of the iMH (Integrated Mental Health) joint venture between Aurora Healthcare — described as Australia's largest specialty mental health provider — and Medibank (through Amplar Health), with Barwon Investment Partners as the facility's constructor under an AUD 27 million capital programme. The hospital serves adult, adolescent, veteran, first-responder, and neurodivergent patient populations across the ACT and surrounding NSW regions (including Goulburn and Yass), delivering inpatient, day-program, outpatient, telehealth, and Hospital in the Home services through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists and allied health professionals.

The facility is built around an integrated, flexible-care-pathway model differentiating it from traditional private mental health settings. Specialist clinical verticals include a dedicated 12-bed Adolescent and Young Adult Unit, a PTSD & Trauma Support Unit for military personnel, veterans and first responders, a Neurodivergent Skills Inpatient Program for young adults aged 18-25, and a Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) clinic for treatment-resistant depression. Co-located Deakin Private Practice provides consulting suites for independent psychiatrists, and wraparound services (Hospital in the Home, telehealth, day programs including the Creative Pathways art therapy program) extend care beyond the inpatient episode.

Commercially, Deakin Private is reimbursed through a combination of private health insurance (any insurer, not limited to Medibank), out-of-pocket patient contributions, and Medicare rebates. Patients are admitted primarily via GP and specialist referral channels supported by dedicated admissions coordinators, GP education events, and a regular clinical newsletter. The hospital reports a 22% 12-month readmission rate versus a 45%+ industry benchmark — a validated data point used as a payor- and referrer-facing differentiator. iMH has publicly indicated plans to replicate the model through additional hospitals in Sydney (Hirondelle in Chatswood and a new-build in Alexandria).

Name

Deakin Private Hospital

Legal name

Deakin Private Hospital

Website

https://deakinprivate.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Deakin Private Hospital is a purpose-built 52-bed private mental health hospital in Canberra, ACT, operating under the iMH joint venture between Aurora Healthcare and Medibank. It serves adults, adolescents, veterans, first responders and neurodivergent young adults across the ACT region with inpatient, day program, outpatient, telehealth and Hospital in the Home services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Mental Health Hospital

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals (HLAFAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units (HLAFACAB)

Keywords

• Private mental health
• Inpatient psychiatric care
• RTMS depression treatment
• PTSD trauma support
• Neurodivergent youth program

Headquarters

HQ city

Deakin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Private Hospital Services: Revenue generated through private health insurance coverage, out-of-pocket patient payments, and Medicare rebates. Patients with private health insurance are eligible to attend; out-of-pocket costs depend on level of insurance coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Deakin Private Hospital is a purpose-built 52-bed private mental health hospital in Canberra delivering inpatient, outpatient, day program, and community-based mental health care. It operates under the iMH joint venture between Aurora Healthcare and Medibank, providing multidisciplinary treatment across a dedicated adolescent and young adult unit, a PTSD & Trauma Support Unit for veterans and first responders, a Neurodivergent Skills Inpatient Program, and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for treatment-resistant depression.

Product overview

Deakin Private Hospital is a purpose-built 52-bed private mental health hospital in Canberra operated under the iMH joint venture between Aurora Healthcare and Medibank. The hospital offers a comprehensive integrated model of mental health care with multiple service tiers: inpatient care (including a dedicated adolescent/young adult unit), outpatient services (day programs, telehealth), specialist programs (PTSD & Trauma Support Unit, Neurodivergent Skills Inpatient Program, rTMS), and community-based care (Hospital in the Home). Co-located Deakin Private Practice provides consulting suites for psychiatrists. The flexible care pathways allow patients to transition between settings based on their treatment needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inpatient Mental Health Care Hospital-based mental health treatment with overnight stays providing assessment, medication management, and intensive therapeutic interventions for adults requiring structured inpatient care.
• PTSD & Trauma Support Unit Specialist inpatient care unit for military personnel, veterans, and first responders in the ACT and surrounding region, providing dedicated treatment for PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
• Neurodivergent Skills Inpatient Program Structured two-week inpatient program for autistic and neurodivergent young adults aged 18-25, designed to build confidence, independence, and practical life skills through multidisciplinary care.
• Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Non-invasive, evidence-based neuromodulation treatment for depression and treatment-resistant depression, offered as an outpatient clinic co-located within the hospital.
• Adolescent and Young Adult Unit Dedicated 12-bed unit for adolescents and young adults aged 16 years and over, featuring a basketball court and relaxation areas, separate from the adult inpatient facility.
• Hospital in the Home Program Community-based care program bridging the transition from inpatient to home, providing home visits by community care nurses, a recovery toolkit with mindfulness exercises and coping strategies, and ongoing support for mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
• Day Programs Structured daytime treatment programs for patients who do not require overnight hospitalization, including group therapy, skills-based activities, and creative therapies.
• Telehealth Services Remote psychiatric consultations and follow-up appointments via video or telephone, enabling continuity of care for patients unable to attend in-person sessions.
• Creative Pathways Structured 12-week therapeutic art therapy program for individuals completing the Creative Therapies for Mood Disorders Program, using painting, drawing, collage, and symbolic expression for emotional regulation and personal growth.
• Carer Support Program 3-week group program for parents, carers, partners, and family members offering practical strategies, psychoeducation, and support for their own wellbeing while caring for someone with mental health challenges.
• Deakin Private Practice Suite of consulting rooms co-located within the hospital, independently operated by psychiatrists providing mental health, rehabilitation, and medical consulting services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% 12-month readmission rate compared to 45%+ industry benchmark
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aurora HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Aurora Healthcare is Australia's largest specialty mental health provider and co-operator of Deakin Private Hospital through the iMH joint venture. Aurora provides operational expertise and clinical governance for the integrated mental health model.
• MedibankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Medibank (through Amplar Health) is a joint venture partner in the iMH model, contributing to an innovative integrated mental health model that extends hospital care to incorporate additional support services in home and community settings. Medibank has released data confirming Deakin Private's leading readmission rates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MindSpot Clinic: National digital mental health service funded by the Australian government delivering therapist-guided online treatment programs for anxiety and depression. Comparable as an emerging channel addressing parts of the same demand Deakin serves, particularly in outpatient and post-discharge care.

Broad incumbents

• Ramsay Health Care: Largest private hospital operator in Australia with a sizeable psychiatric portfolio (including Northside, Delmont, and other mental health facilities). Comparable as a broad incumbent offering private mental health within a wider acute-care network.
• Epworth Healthcare: Private hospital group operating across Victoria with mental health and rehabilitation services. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering private mental health within a wider specialty hospital network.
• St John of God Health Care: Private not-for-profit hospital group with multiple dedicated psychiatric and mental health facilities across Australia. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health services at scale.
• Healthscope: Major Australian private hospital operator that runs dedicated psychiatric facilities including The Melbourne Clinic. Comparable as a broad incumbent in private psychiatric care with overlapping inpatient and day program services.

Direct peers

• Hirondelle Private Hospital: Announced second iMH facility in Chatswood, Sydney, converting in late 2024. Sister hospital under the same Aurora–Medibank JV, expected to replicate Deakin's integrated mental health model — making it the most direct forward peer.
• Aurora Healthcare: Australia's largest specialty mental health provider and the operational JV partner behind Deakin through the iMH vehicle. Directly comparable as a private psychiatric hospital operator with overlapping services, and effectively the parent operating platform for Deakin.
• The Melbourne Clinic: Established private psychiatric hospital in Melbourne offering inpatient and outpatient mental health services including treatment-resistant depression. Comparable as a specialty private psychiatric provider targeting similar patient profiles in a major Australian metro.
• Northside Clinic (Ramsay): Ramsay-operated private psychiatric hospital in Sydney providing inpatient mental health care for mood, anxiety, and trauma disorders. Direct competitor in the Sydney private psychiatric market where Deakin's parent JV plans to expand.
• Delmont Hospital: Private psychiatric hospital in Melbourne specialising in mental health treatment including mood, anxiety, and trauma disorders. Comparable scale and service mix to Deakin within the Australian private psychiatric hospital segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deakin-private-hospital

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