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The Orchid Unit is a 20-bed acute inpatient facility providing specialist care for individuals aged 65 years and older who are experiencing acute mental health conditions alongside age-related complexities and can no longer be safely managed in the community.
Services are delivered by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, including registered nurses, psychiatrists and medical registrars, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, peer and carer support workers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers. Together, this diverse team provides expert clinical care, evidence-based therapies, functional and psychosocial support, and culturally safe, recovery-oriented interventions.
Our multidiscipinary team provides comprehensive assessment, collaborative treatment planning and coordinated discharge support for older adults with acute mental health conditions. Each discipline contributes expertise to deliver a holistic, recovery-oriented model of care, addressing both mental health and age-related complexities.
Within a therapeutic inpatient environment, we:
Visiting hours are Monday to Friday, 4pm to 8pm, and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 10am to 8pm.
Our services are available to older adults aged 65 years and older who reside within the Gold Coast region and require specialist inpatient care. Admission is based on a comprehensive clinical assessment to ensure safety and appropriateness of care.
Admissions are coordinated through Gold Coast Health services, including:
If you or someone you care for is experiencing a mental health crisis or requires urgent support, please contact 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 22 55) for immediate assistance and guidance.
