About us

We are the largest private acute mental health hospital, proudly delivering clinical excellence and innovation in patient-centred care, with positive outcomes for over 50 years.

Our services

At Belmont Private Hospital we specialise in providing high quality mental health care with positive patient outcomes. We are a 185-bed hospital and an Authorised Mental Health Service under the Queensland Mental Heath Act, fully accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

Our team of Psychiatrists, Medical, Nursing and Allied Health professionals provide expert care to manage and treat a wide range of mental health disorders. We offer a holistic approach with treatment provided in a safe, supportive environment for inpatients, day patients and outpatients.

Our evidence-based treatment, comfortable facilities, and skilled and experienced staff, enhance the quality of care and health outcomes for our patients.

In Queensland, we are the only dedicated private, inpatient hospital for the treatment of perinatal mood disorders. We’re also the only service offering a dedicated unit and specialist treatment for dissociative disorders.

Our specialised services include:

  • Neurostimulation – Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  • Perinatal mental health
  • Trauma and dissociation
  • Special Care Unit
  • Older persons mental health
  • Acute adult psychiatry
  • Inpatient therapy programs
  • Acute community services
  • Veterans and emergency services mental health
  • A broad range of day therapy programs to support ongoing recovery and wellness

History

Officially opened in 1973, Belmont Private Hospital has since grown to become the largest provider of acute private mental health services in Queensland.

An Authorised Mental Health Service under the Queensland Mental Health Act, it is fully accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

In Queensland, it is the only dedicated private, inpatient hospital for the treatment of perinatal mood disorders. The hospital is also the only service offering a dedicated unit and specialist treatment for dissociative disorders.

Connection to Aurora Healthcare

Belmont Private Hospital is operated by Aurora Healthcare.

Our Australian portfolio comprises 16 private hospitals and community services in Australia’s major cities and key regional areas; with 1,000 mental health beds, 500 rehabilitation/medical beds and a range of outpatient and day programs making it one of the largest private providers in Australia’s mental health and rehabilitation sectors.

Aurora Healthcare Service Pillars

Caring for our people and our community.

At Aurora, we make health care personal. We know patients by names, not numbers, and we create calm and comfortable environments for you and our team, so everyone feels like a respected and acknowledged member of our unique healthcare community.

Delivering quality service and support.

Health care should always be provided with absolute dedication to excellence. We draw on Australia’s most celebrated specialists to guide our teams in providing the highest-quality care to every person who engages in treatment with Aurora.

Leading through innovation.

The thinking and treatments that underpin healthcare are continuously evolving. At Aurora, our team of specialists is committed to leading the way, with innovative, evidence-based approaches to mental health, rehabilitation, oncology and our other services.

Empowering better mental health management.

When it comes to mental health care in Australia, our aim is to truly champion wellbeing by giving patients easier, more convenient access to their choice of highly-experienced and empathetic clinicians, who provide the latest, tailored treatments.

Vision, Mission and Purpose

Our Vision

A healthier and happier Australia – mind, body, spirit.

Our Mission

To help people on their mental and physical health care and wellness journey.

Our Purpose

To work with and stand by our patients and our people, empowering them with real choice in their health care experience.

Values

Care with compassion

We are patient-centred, taking the time to listen, learn and support our patients and coworkers.

Pursue excellence

We maintain the highest standards of ourselves, our colleagues and the services we deliver.

Guided by curiosity

We openly embrace new ideas, concepts, technology, treatments. We always want to know more and to try new ways of approaching our work.

Work collaboratively

We embrace diversity, cooperate, give and receive feedback, take on board team contributions and lift each other up to enable clinical excellence.

Empower patients & providers

We share with our patients and colleagues the time, support and tools required for optimal patient outcomes.