ISLHD Shellharbour Hospital Temporary Change to the Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Monday 17 November 2025
Dear member,
Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD (ISLHD) has notified the HSU of proposed temporary changes to the Shellharbour Hospital Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AMHIPU) and has invited HSU feedback.
The proposal allegedly comes as a result of the District’s Mental Health Service looking at options to improve service delivery across all sites.
The proposal would see new admission to the AMHIPU temporarily paused until 27 January 2026. Staff affected by the temporary suspension will be worked with by management regarding redeployment preferences until the unit reopens for admissions.
You can view the correspondence at the below links:
What do you think? It is important for union members to lead this discussion. How will this affect you? Please send your feedback to
restructure@hsu.asn.au by COB
Friday 28 November with the subject
ISLHD Shellharbour Hospital Temporary Change to the Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit. Your union at work Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join. New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.