A new life on the way for Fountainside

Hobart’s Fountainside Hotel will house health workers as the Tasmanian Government continues its focus on key worker accommodation. 

The 50-Unit facility will be utilised by the Royal Hobart Hospital following the Government’s purchase of the Hotel. 

Minister for Housing and Planning, Felix Ellis, said by providing housing and accommodation options for our key health workers, we can attract and retain more workers to the Royal Hobart Hospital.

“Providing our health workers accommodation is crucial to supporting our frontline services, but also allows previously used rentals to be released back into the private market for Tasmanian families,” Minister Ellis said.

“This will mean doctors, nurses and other health staff that work at the RHH have one less thing to worry about and can focus on their amazing work caring for patients.

“Under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we are committed to delivering more key worker accommodation to grow Tasmanian frontline services.”

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Guy Barnett, said providing appropriate housing is essential to attracting and retaining a skilled healthcare workforce that benefits local communities and Tasmania as a whole.

“Key worker accommodation is one of the many ways the Tasmanian Government is working to ensure the delivery of the healthcare services Tasmanians expect and deserve,” Minister Barnett said.

“The Tasmanian Government is doing what matters for Tasmanians by delivering on its pledge to boost the number of health workers in our hospitals.”

An in-principal agreement has been reached between UTAS and the Tasmanian Government, with settlement expected in the coming weeks.