Why Referrers Trust Aurora Healthcare

Mental health deserves more than a referral—it deserves a trusted partner. Choose care backed by experience, compassion, and clinical excellence.

Aurora Healthcare has been delivering trusted mental health care across Australia for over 50 years. Our legacy is built on the strength of our hospitals, the dedication of our clinical teams, and a commitment to evolving with the needs of our communities.

Why Choose Aurora?

• Over 50 years of trusted care
• National clinical governance framework
• Compassionate, multidisciplinary teams
• Inpatient, outpatient, day programs & hospital-in-the-home

“Aurora Healthcare is more than a provider—we’re a partner in your mental health journey.”

Hospitals with Deep Roots

• Brunswick Private Hospital – With over 100 years of service, Brunswick is one of Australia’s longest-standing hospitals, supporting generations of patients in Melbourne.
• Belmont Private Hospital – A cornerstone of mental health care in Brisbane for over 50 years, Belmont is home to a distinguished perinatal mental health unit, offering specialised care for women experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood.
• Robina Private Hospital – delivering innovative, patient-centred mental health care for over a decade, offering a full continuum of services including inpatient, outpatient, day programs, and hospital-in-the-home options.
• Townsville Private Clinic – Celebrating 10 years of dedicated service in North Queensland, Townsville has become a trusted provider of personalised mental health care. 

• South Coast Private Hospital – Supporting the Illawarra region since 2011, South Coast has become a key provider of mental health services, offering compassionate care and evidence-based treatment close to home.
• Marian Centre and Abbotsford Private Hospitals – With deep roots in Western Australia, these long-standing facilities—originally part of Healthecare—bring decades of specialist mental health experience to Aurora Healthcare’s national network.

Aurora Healthcare’s broader portfolio of hospitals includes a diverse mix of mental health, rehabilitation, and medical services across Australia. These hospitals benefit from our national clinical governance framework and shared expertise, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.

Comprehensive Mental Health Services

Aurora Healthcare offers a broad spectrum of evidence-based treatments for a wide range of mental health disorders, including:

• Treatment Resistant Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• PTSD 
• Complex Trauma
• Addiction and Substance Use
• Perinatal Mental Health
• Older Persons Mental Health
• Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Personality Disorders

Our hospitals also provide neurostimulation therapies such as ECT and rTMS, available at multiple sites including South Eastern, Belmont, and Marian Centre.

Flexible Care Pathways

Aurora Healthcare is committed to delivering care that fits the needs of every patient. Our treatment pathways include:

• Inpatient Care – For acute support in a safe, therapeutic environment
• Outpatient Services – Structured care while maintaining daily routines
• Day Programs – Targeted group therapies and psychoeducation
• Hospital in the Home – Clinical care delivered in the comfort of a patient’s home

Robina Private Hospital exemplifies this model, offering a continuum of care that bridges inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services for eating disorders and other conditions.

Impactful and Trust Partnerships

At Aurora Healthcare, our Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) are integral to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. These experienced specialists bring deep clinical expertise and a commitment to excellence that underpins every aspect of our treatment programs. Through strong, collaborative partnerships with VMOs, we ensure continuity of care, tailored treatment planning, and access to a wide range of evidence-based therapies across our hospitals. Their leadership and involvement are vital to our mission of improving mental health outcomes and supporting recovery at every stage.

Recognised for Excellence and Innovation

Robina’s Eating Disorder Service was recognised by the Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) for its excellence in clinical care and patient outcomes. Led by a multidisciplinary team, the program offers tailored treatment intensity, structured meal support, medical monitoring, and therapeutic group work—all designed to empower patients on their recovery journey.

This recognition, alongside Robina’s award-winning Older Persons Mental Health Program and Belmont’s long-standing perinatal unit, reflects Aurora’s broader commitment to excellence—where innovation meets compassion, and every patient is supported by a team focused on recovery.

Advanced Therapies

Aurora Healthcare is committed to delivering cutting-edge treatments that improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. 

Breakthrough in Dementia Care

Robina Private Hospital is redefining dementia care with a program that combines evidence-based therapies, personalised care plans, and a calming environment tailored to cognitive health. This innovative approach supports patients and families through every stage, setting a new benchmark for private dementia treatment in Australia.

Treatment-Resistant Depression: Advanced Neuromodulation Options

For patients who haven’t responded to conventional therapies, Aurora Healthcare offers two highly effective, evidence-based treatments:

• Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS): A non-invasive brain stimulation technique that targets neural pathways involved in mood regulation, helping reduce symptoms of depression without anaesthesia or downtime.
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): A proven intervention for severe or treatment-resistant depression, delivered in a controlled hospital setting by experienced clinicians to ensure safety and optimal outcomes.

These advanced therapies provide hope for individuals facing complex mental health challenges, ensuring referrers can access the most comprehensive treatment options for their patients.

South Coast Private: Leading Trauma Programs with Proven Impact

Aurora Healthcare’s trauma programs at South Coast Private are nationally recognised for their clinical excellence and long-standing commitment to supporting first responders and the broader community. A strong reputation built over years based on positive outcomes and care tailored to the unique needs of individuals navigating complex mental health challenges.

Supporting Veterans with Tier 1 DVA Care

Aurora Healthcare is proud to be a Tier 1 provider for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), delivering specialised mental health services designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and their families. Across our hospitals, veterans have access to evidence-based treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health conditions through inpatient, outpatient, and day program pathways. Our experienced teams work in close partnership with DVA to ensure timely access, coordinated care, and a respectful, trauma-informed approach to recovery.