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Derby Hospital

A public hospital in Western Australia.

About this hospital

State or territory
Western Australia
Health network
WA Country Health Service
Status
Open
Also known as
Derby

Waiting times by urgency category

Each tile shows one measure for all planned surgery at this hospital in one urgency category.

Your treating specialist gives you an urgency category. You do not choose it. Surgery in category 1 is recommended within 30 days, category 2 within 90 days and category 3 within 365 days.

A rank compares this hospital with the other public hospitals that published the same figure for the same period. The page shows a rank only on a current published figure. It never ranks a withheld or unreported figure. It also never ranks a figure from an earlier period.

Median wait: Category 1, urgent
3 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank4th of 234 nationally

Change on the year before0 days

Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
62 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank142nd of 245 nationally

Change on the year before+32 days

Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
118 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank77th of 246 nationally

Change on the year before+12 days

Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
90%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank181st of 234 nationally

Change on the year before-10 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
70%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank166th of 245 nationally

Change on the year before-25 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
93%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank103rd of 246 nationally

Change on the year before-6 percentage points

Waiting times by procedure

The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.

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Planned surgery procedures at Derby Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
ProcedureMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
Myringotomy3 daysRank 2nd of 80 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure18 surgeries
Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of3 daysRank 1st of 64 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure18 surgeries
Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)82 daysRank 42nd of 132 nationally2.4%Rank 52nd of 119 nationally84 surgeries
Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompressionnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure6 surgeries
Adenoidectomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Anal fissure - repair ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Arthrodesisnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Arthroscopynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure8 surgeries
Axillary node dissectionEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Bartholin's abscess drainageEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
Bartholin's cyst - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026
BlepharoplastyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Breast lump - excision and/or biopsyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Carpal tunnel releaseEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure9 surgeries
Circumcisionnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Corneal graftEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Curettage and evacuation of uterusnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
CystoscopyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Dialysis access surgeryEarlier period3 days2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 202620 surgeries2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Diathermy of wart/sEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026
Ectropion - correction ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Epididymal cyst - removal ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Female sterilisationEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Fracture non-union - treatment ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Ganglion - excision ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Haemorrhoidectomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Herniorrhaphynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure5 surgeries
Hydrocele - repair ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)Earlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettageEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure5 surgeries
Laparoscopynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
MeniscectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026
Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Myringoplasty/tympanoplastynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure8 surgeries
Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)Earlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 20265 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026
OrchidopexyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
Osteotomynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Pilonidal sinus surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 20265 surgeries2022–23, released 19 August 2026
Procedure for strabismus (squint repair)Earlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026
Pterygium - excision ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure6 surgeries
Pyogenic granuloma - removal ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
Rotator cuff - repair ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Scar revisionnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
SeptoplastyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026
Shoulder reconstructionEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Skin lesion - excision ofnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure9 surgeries
Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026
Toenail surgeryEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026
Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure6 surgeries
Trigger finger/thumb releaseEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026
TurbinectomyEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Urethra - dilatation ofEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026
Varicose veins treatmentEarlier periodnot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026

Waiting times by specialty

The shortest median wait comes first. A specialty with no published figure follows, in name order.

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Planned surgery specialties at Derby Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
SpecialtyMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
Orthopaedic surgery42 daysRank 26th of 177 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure21 surgeries
Ear, nose and throat surgery43 daysRank 22nd of 141 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure45 surgeries
Ophthalmology82 daysRank 53rd of 141 nationally2.1%Rank 50th of 135 nationally94 surgeries
General surgery86 daysRank 216th of 235 nationally7.7%Rank 193rd of 214 nationally52 surgeries
Gynaecologynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure9 surgeries
Other surgerynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figurenot published: too few patients
Vascular surgeryEarlier period3 days2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 202622 surgeries2020–21, released 19 August 2026

Each chart shows one figure for each year the source published it. A year with no published figure is a gap in the line, and the table under the chart gives the reason.

Median wait at Derby Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
01002003002012–132015–162018–192021–222024–25
  • Category 1, urgent
  • Category 2, semi-urgent
  • Category 3, non-urgent
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Median wait at Derby Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–124 days46 days106 days
2012–132 days29 days99 days
2013–142 days35 days99 days
2014–152 days49 days86 days
2015–162 days46 days119 days
2016–172 days29 days97 days
2017–182 days29 days114 days
2018–193 days49 days132 days
2019–205 days43 days215 days
2020–2113 days64 days260 days
2021–225 days57 days176 days
2022–233 days57 days143 days
2023–243 days30 days106 days
2024–253 days62 days118 days
Share treated within the recommended time at Derby Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
0%50%100%2012–132015–162018–192021–222024–25
  • Category 1, urgent
  • Category 2, semi-urgent
  • Category 3, non-urgent
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Share treated within the recommended time at Derby Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–1298%84%93%
2012–13100%100%100%
2013–14100%99%100%
2014–15100%100%100%
2015–16100%100%100%
2016–17100%100%100%
2017–18100%100%100%
2018–19100%100%100%
2019–20100%99%83%
2020–2193%75%81%
2021–2277%77%97%
2022–2397%66%92%
2023–24100%95%99%
2024–2590%70%93%

Hospitals nearby

These are the open public hospitals nearest Derby Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.

  1. Broome Hospital165 kilometres away
  2. Fitzroy Crossing Hospital227 kilometres away
  3. Halls Creek Hospital439 kilometres away
  4. Wyndham Hospital521 kilometres away
  5. Kununurra Hospital570 kilometres away
  6. Hedland Health Campus632 kilometres away
  7. Roebourne Hospital784 kilometres away
  8. Newman Hospital786 kilometres away

What this page leaves out

Private hospitals are excluded. This page covers public hospitals only, so it shows no private hospital.

Before you use these figures

Surgery Waits is not medical advice. Your general practitioner and your treating specialist can help you decide what is right for you.

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Where this data comes from

  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and urgency category, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    3 October 2026
    Data released
    19 August 2026
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 3 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times/v/2026-10-03/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and intended procedure, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    20 October 2026
    Data released
    19 August 2026
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 19 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times-by-procedure/v/2026-10-20/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and surgical specialty, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    20 October 2026
    Data released
    19 August 2026
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 19 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times-by-specialty/v/2026-10-20/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Hospitals, Local Hospital Networks and Primary Health Networks in MyHospitals, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    3 October 2026
    Data released
    19 August 2026
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, mapping details extract, sourced 3 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-hospitals-myhospitals/v/2026-10-03/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Reported measures and their codes in MyHospitals, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    27 October 2026
    Data released
    The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reported measures, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reported-measures/v/2026-10-27/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Reporting unit mappings to health networks and states in MyHospitals, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    27 October 2026
    Data released
    The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reporting units, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reporting-unit-mappings/v/2026-10-27/
  • Dataset on publicdata.au
    Reporting unit codes and alternative names in MyHospitals, Australia
    Publisher
    Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
    Version
    27 October 2026
    Data released
    The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
    Licence
    CC BY 4.0
    How to cite this data
    Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reporting units, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reporting-units/v/2026-10-27/