Student accommodation

Western Health offers affordable, comfortable accommodation for nursing, midwifery and allied health students completing placements with us. 

Located just 2.2km from the Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital, our student housing is designed to support a convenient and positive placement experience. It includes individual bedrooms with shared bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities. The house is fully furnished, and basic cleaning is provided for shared areas. 

Cost and inclusions

The accommodation is available to students undertaking placements at Bacchus Marsh and Melton campuses. Bookings are essential and subject to availability. 

• Rate: $15 per night, capped at $90 per week.
• Rooms: Each room includes a single bed, bedside table with lamp, and access to shared amenities.
• Facilities include:
  • private lockable bedrooms
  • shared kitchen with cooking facilities and dishwasher
  • free Wi-Fi
  • flat-screen television
  • reverse cycle air conditioning
  • washing machine and dryer
  • driveway and off-street parking.

Students are expected to:

• Supply their own bedding and linen, including sheets, doona, pillows and towels.
• Keep shared spaces tidy.
• Clean the bathroom after use (cleaning checklist provided).
• Respect quiet hours and other tenants.
• Follow all safety and hygiene requirements.

Note: All rooms are strictly non-smoking.

Lost keys incur a $200 replacement fee. Students are also liable for any damage caused during their stay. 

Find out more information in the Student Accommodation Handbook.

Bookings and enquiries

To make a booking, complete the booking request form and return it to [email protected].

If you have any queries, please email us at [email protected] or call (03) 5367 2000.