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Western Centre for Health Research and Education

The Western Centre for Health Research and Education (WCHRE) is a purpose built, state of the art teaching and research facility available for hire.
Address

176 Furlong Rd St Albans VIC 3021

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Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9​am to 5.30pm, Early access, evening, and weekend hours may be available upon request.

About

The WCHRE is home to the Western Clinical School for Medicine and Allied Health, in partnership with the University of Melbourne.  

It also houses researchers, academics, and educators from Western Health, Victoria University, and the University of Melbourne. 

 

Location and contact details

Located in Sunshine Hospital 

176 Furlong Rd 

St Albans VIC 3021 

Check the Sunshine Hospital map to see where the WHCRE is in the hospital.  

 

Parking and public transport

For parking and public transport information, visit the Sunshine Hospital page. 

FAQ

Document
WCHRE FAQ_V1.pdf (246.71 KB)

 

 

Terms and conditions

In the case of a life threatening emergency, call 30020.
Emergency

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