Fiona Stanley Hospital – Cockburn Health
Fiona Stanley Hospital Cockburn Health is a dedicated 75-bed inpatient mental health facility located in Cockburn Central, Western Australia.
As a non-authorised hospital exclusively for voluntary female patients, we provide a safe, supportive, and healing environment tailored to the unique mental health needs of women from across Western Australia.
Our facility features purpose-built therapy rooms for inpatients, as well as dedicated wellness and recovery spaces for outpatient therapies and specialist consultations ensuring continuity of care throughout everyone’s recovery journey.
Women’s-only care matters
Women in Australia experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidal behaviours, especially among:
- Aboriginal women
- LGBTIQA+ individuals
- perinatal women (women who are pregnant or have given birth within the last 12 months)
- those with histories of trauma and abuse.
Traditional mixed-gender mental health wards can feel unsafe for many women. At Cockburn Health, we provide a gender-specific environment where women can heal with dignity and safety.
Cockburn Health offers specialised services for women in the areas of:
- mental health care and recovery
- eating disorder treatment and support
- alcohol and other drug (AOD) behavioural management and withdrawal support.
Our statewide service is built on a foundation of therapeutic, recovery-oriented care within a welcoming and respectful setting.
At Cockburn Health, patients are supported by a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering client-focused, evidence-based mental health care.
To ensure holistic and coordinated support, we work closely with:
- the Mental Health Commission
- other health service providers
- the non-government sector.
At Cockburn Health, we believe recovery is a collaborative journey.
Our mutual expectations agreement outlines what you can expect from our mental health inpatient service, and what we ask in return to ensure a safe, respectful, and healing environment.
What you can expect from us
- A safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment.
- Collaborative discussions about your concerns, goals, and treatment.
- Evidence-based care tailored to your recovery.
- Respect for your privacy and confidentiality.
- Support from a multidisciplinary team and coordination with your community supports.
- A clear treatment plan, including your expected length of stay.
What we expect from you
- Active participation in your recovery and treatment activities.
- Open and honest communication with your care team.
- Respect for the safety, privacy and wellbeing of others.
- Agreement to health monitoring and hospital policies (for example, no smoking, no prohibited items, appropriate conduct).
- Staying within hospital grounds unless approved for leave.
- Respecting personal boundaries and maintaining a safe, inclusive space for all.
Find out how to refer a patient to Cockburn Health.
At Cockburn Health, we recognise recovery is stronger when families, carers, and support persons are involved.
We are committed to working in partnership with you to support the wellbeing of your loved one.
How we support you
- With the patient’s consent, you are welcome to be involved in their care planning and recovery journey.
- The patient’s allocated nurse is your main point of contact. If unavailable, the shift coordinator can assist.
- Patient care is provided by a team of professionals including doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, peer workers and more.
- You can request a meeting to discuss care plans, raise concerns, and receive updates.
- We can connect you with carer services, counselling, respite, advocacy, and support tailored to your cultural and language needs.
- We provide you with the WA Carers Charter to inform you of your rights and our commitment to working collaboratively.
- We value your role and look forward to supporting you as part of the care team.
To make your admission to Cockburn Health safe and comfortable, here’s what you need to know:
You can bring:
- photo ID, medical documents and a list of emergency contacts
- comfortable, modest attire (no belts or cords), sleepwear, slippers
- basic personal care items (no glass or sharp objects)
- medications in original packaging with instructions
- books, journals, puzzles
- phones, tablets, and laptops (used in rooms only; charging at nursing station).
Do not bring:
- sharp objects, glass containers or items that could pose a safety risk
- alcohol, drugs or non-prescribed medications
- valuables, large amounts of cash or items with offensive content
- caffeinated drinks, aroma diffusers or plastic bags.
If you're unsure about an item, please ask hospital staff on admission. Our priority is your safety and wellbeing.
Visiting hours are 8am to 8pm daily.
Please note visiting hours may vary based on individual treatment and discharge plans. Please call our main reception on 6171 4800 before visiting to confirm ward-specific visiting times.
Location
1 Honour Way, Cockburn Central (Corner of Honour Way and Legacy Way) – see our street map (PDF 290KB) and site map (PDF 236KB).
Parking and transport
Free open-air parking is available for patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers – see our street map (PDF 290KB).
ACROD bays are located near the pedestrian entrance with ramp access.
Cockburn Health is a 10-minute walk from Cockburn Train Station.
Bus Route 514 connects Cockburn Central Station and Murdoch Central Station, with stops near Davison Road and Poletti Road.
In an emergency
In an emergency or crisis please dial 000 (triple zero) or visit your nearest emergency department (HealthyWA).
Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL)
Metro callers phone 1300 555 788 (local call)
Peel callers phone 1800 676 822 (free call)
Lifeline WA
131 114
24 hours a day / 7 day a week service
Find more mental health emergency service providers (Healthy WA).
