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29 September 2026

Grounded in Place: SWAMS Health Hub Takes Shape on Wardandi Country

The SWAMS Health Hub in Bunbury has reached an exciting stage, with construction now well underway on this landmark regional health and community facility for the South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS). This month, the second half of the Level 1 concrete slab was poured, marking a major construction milestone and providing a clear sense of the scale of the Health Hub now taking shape on Wardandi Noongar Country. The milestone represents another significant step in realising a vision that has evolved over more than two decades. Led by MCG Architects alongside SWAMS, the project is becoming a major, culturally appropriate health facility designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the South West. Hunt Architects was engaged by MCG Architects to support the development and delivery of the project, working alongside MKDC as interiors specialists, with Perkins Builders now delivering the project on site.

 

Aboriginal Engagement and Community-Led Design
Community engagement has been central to the project’s development, with MCG Architects & Hunt Ardchitects leading a long-term, collaborative process alongside SWAMS and key stakeholders. This included detailed consultation with user groups and on-Country engagement, guided by cultural consultancy Brave & Curious.
The design is deeply informed by Connection to Country and local Noongar narratives, including the three rivers converging ithin this area. Cultural protocols, privacy, and inclusivity have been carefully embedded in the layout, ensuring the facility provides culturally safe, welcoming, and flexible spaces that encourage both appointment-based and informal access to healthcare.

 

Collaboration and Delivery
Hunt Architects worked in close collaboration with MCG Architects throughout the development of the project, supporting the evolution of the original concept and contributing to stakeholder engagement, design refinement, and documentation. This collaborative approach ensured continuity with the project’s long-standing vision while responding to contemporary healthcare needs and community expectations.

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