The Armidale community is a step closer to receiving new key health worker accommodation with a site close to Armidale Hospital selected for new housing, as part of the Minns Labor Government’s $200.1 million program.
Rusden House, an ageing dorm-style staff accommodation block located a short 200-metre walk from the hospital, will be repurposed into contemporary, self-contained units, and will help attract and retain more healthcare workers to the region.
The designs for the new building are expected to be completed in the coming months and will include accessible accommodation and improved energy efficiency initiatives.
Armidale is one of more than 20 key health worker accommodation projects being delivered in rural, regional and remote NSW, as part of the $200.1 million program.
The Minns Government’s investment will support the building of new accommodation, refurbishment of existing living quarters, and the purchase of suitable properties such as residential units.
The Key Health Worker Accommodation Program will deliver fit-for-purpose, comfortable and convenient accommodation for healthcare workers across nine local health districts, including the Hunter New England.
This investment builds on the $27.9 million in accommodation for key healthcare workers in the Hunter New England and Western NSW Local Health Districts (as part of the $35 million Regional Housing Package), which is now complete with all new accommodation delivered and fully operational.
Construction of the new Armidale accommodation will begin following the appointment of a main works contractor.
Visit the NSW Government media release (12 February 2026).