Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Medical and Rehabilitation Care in Melbourne
Established in 1971, Southeastern Private Hospital has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in Melbourne's south east. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists delivers expert inpatient, day therapy, and outpatient services across medical, rehabilitation, and mental health disciplines. With 203 beds and 50+ years of clinical expertise, we provide tailored care for patients with private health insurance, Workers Compensation, TAC claims, and DVA eligibility. Our ACHS-accredited facility offers specialized programs in oncology, dialysis, palliative care, sleep disorders, and rehabilitation, supported by modern infrastructure and evidence-based practices. We prioritize patient-centered care through comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, and seamless discharge planning.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through continuous staff training, state-of-the-art equipment, and partnerships with leading medical professionals. From initial admission to post-discharge follow-up, we maintain rigorous safety protocols and transparent communication. Our dedicated mental health units provide crisis intervention and long-term support, while rehabilitation services focus on restoring functional independence. The hospital's strategic location near Eastlink ensures accessibility for Melbourne's south eastern communities. Through Aurora Healthcare Australia's network, we maintain national standards while addressing local healthcare needs.
Services
Medical Services
Mental Health
Rehabilitation
Oncology Unit
Renal Dialysis
Palliative Care
Sleep Centre
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of healthcare expertise in Melbourne's south east
- Multidisciplinary team of ACHS-accredited specialists
- Specialized programs for complex medical and mental health needs
- Integrated rehabilitation services with proven recovery outcomes
- 24/7 emergency admission pathways through local EDs
Associations and certifications
- Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)
Services
Mental Health
Our mental health services provide comprehensive inpatient and day therapy programs for adults. Specialized treatment pathways address mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and complex psychiatric conditions. Evidence-based therapies include CBT, DBT, and ACT delivered by consultant psychiatrists and allied health professionals. The 60-bed unit combines structured therapeutic programs with individualized care plans.
Rehabilitation
Specialist rehabilitation programs help patients recover from surgery, injury, or chronic illness. Multidisciplinary teams develop personalized recovery plans incorporating physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and pain management. Services include orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological rehabilitation with functional independence as primary outcomes.
Oncology Unit
The oncology and infusion service delivers chemotherapy, hematology treatments, and palliative care. Our clinical team specializes in managing cancer-related symptoms and treatment side effects. The unit maintains strict infection control protocols and provides supportive care for patients undergoing active cancer treatment.
Renal Dialysis
Our 11-chair dialysis unit provides hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease patients. Trained nephrology nurses deliver twice-daily sessions with individualized fluid management plans. The facility accommodates 22 patients daily while maintaining strict hygiene standards and patient monitoring protocols.
Sleep Centre
The sleep center conducts overnight polysomnography studies to diagnose sleep apnea, insomnia, and movement disorders. Board-certified sleep physicians interpret results and develop treatment plans incorporating CPAP therapy, behavioral interventions, and specialist referrals.
People
Andrew Blyth
Chief Executive Officer / Executive General Manager VIC/WA
Andrew Blyth leads hospital operations across clinical, financial, and strategic domains. With extensive healthcare management experience, he oversees patient care standards, professional partnerships, and community engagement initiatives for Aurora Healthcare's Victorian and Western Australian facilities.
Ghada Charbine
Deputy CEO / Director of Clinical Services
Ghada Charbine manages clinical service delivery and quality assurance programs. As Deputy CEO, she ensures compliance with ACHS standards while driving continuous improvement in patient outcomes through evidence-based practice frameworks and staff development initiatives.
Jacqui Carrie
Deputy Director Clinical Services (Daily Operations)/NUM
Jacqui Carrie oversees daily clinical operations as Nurse Unit Manager. She coordinates multidisciplinary teams across medical, rehabilitation, and mental health wards, maintaining high standards of patient care delivery and staff supervision.
Camilla Hayn
Finance Manager
Camilla Hayn manages financial operations including budgeting, cost analysis, and revenue cycle management. She ensures financial sustainability while maintaining transparency in healthcare pricing and insurance coordination for patients.
Questions
What admission pathways exist for mental health treatment?
Patients require GP referrals to psychiatrists with admission rights. Emergency cases should present to local EDs first. Day programs need prior psychiatric assessment.
How are rehabilitation programs structured?
Rehabilitation includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and medical management. Treatment plans target functional recovery with regular multidisciplinary team reviews.
What dialysis service capacity exists?
The 11-chair unit provides twice-daily hemodialysis sessions, accommodating 22 patients daily with individualized fluid and electrolyte management.
How does the sleep center operate?
Overnight polysomnography studies diagnose sleep disorders. Results inform treatment plans incorporating CPAP therapy and behavioral interventions.
What payment options are available?
We accept private health insurance, Workers Compensation, TAC claims, DVA coverage, and self-funded patients with pre-admission cost estimates.
What items should patients bring?
Essential items include referral letters, insurance cards, current medications, personal toiletries, and comfortable clothing. Valuables should be left at home.
