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flag Illawarra lost inpatient psychiatric care due to hospital unit closures, delaying critical treatment for mental health patients.

flag The closure of mental health units at Shoalhaven and Shellharbour hospitals, part of a $440 million redevelopment, has left the Illawarra region without local inpatient psychiatric care until mid-2026, forcing families to travel hours for treatment. flag A 17-year-old with autism and Borderline Personality Disorder was turned away after a self-harm attempt, leading to repeated escape attempts and further self-harm while waiting in emergency rooms. flag Health Minister Ryan Park says the upgrades will expand capacity, including a new 32-bed unit, but nurses and advocates argue the closures worsen existing shortages and leave high-risk patients without timely help, especially during holidays.

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