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Fairfield Hospital

A public hospital in New South Wales.

About this hospital

State or territory
New South Wales
Health network
South Western Sydney
Status
Open
Also known as
Fairfield

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
19 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank177th of 234 nationally

Change on the year before0 days

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

Rank108th of 245 nationally

Change on the year before-5 days

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

Rank207th of 246 nationally

Change on the year before+46 days

Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
100%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank1st of 234 nationally

Change on the year before0 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
97%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank36th of 245 nationally

Change on the year before-2 percentage points

Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
80%2024–25, released 19 August 2026

Rank172nd of 246 nationally

Change on the year before-7 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 Fairfield Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
ProcedureMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy15 daysRank 29th of 105 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure19 surgeries
Mastectomy20 daysRank 49th of 97 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure26 surgeries
Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage39 daysRank 104th of 158 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 121 nationally252 surgeries
Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)74 daysRank 135th of 176 nationally1.2%Rank 78th of 123 nationally165 surgeries
Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy78 daysRank 60th of 100 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure22 surgeries
Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)106 daysRank 71st of 126 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure20 surgeries
Laparoscopy132 daysRank 127th of 149 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure30 surgeries
Skin lesion - excision of166 daysRank 213th of 214 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 169 nationally77 surgeries
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction196 daysRank 87th of 108 nationally9.1%Rank 25th of 28 nationally55 surgeries
Haemorrhoidectomy242 daysRank 103rd of 109 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure27 surgeries
Arthroscopy265 daysRank 140th of 150 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure34 surgeries
Meniscectomy272 daysRank 12th of 14 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure25 surgeries
Pilonidal sinus surgery276 daysRank 43rd of 46 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure29 surgeries
Carpal tunnel release282 daysRank 152nd of 160 nationally6.9%Rank 62nd of 80 nationally72 surgeries
Trigger finger/thumb release284 daysRank 57th of 65 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure12 surgeries
Herniorrhaphy319 daysRank 157th of 169 nationally1.4%Rank 37th of 105 nationally74 surgeries
Varicose veins treatment320 daysRank 54th of 64 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure36 surgeries
Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy323 daysRank 184th of 186 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally151 surgeries
Ganglion - excision of338 daysRank 38th of 42 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure10 surgeries
Rotator cuff - repair of340 daysRank 37th of 40 nationally30.0%Rank 1st of 2 nationally50 surgeries
Dupytren's contracture release346 daysRank 52nd of 63 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure14 surgeries
Total hip replacement348 daysRank 116th of 123 nationally33.7%Rank 85th of 95 nationally175 surgeries
Total knee replacement359 daysRank 106th of 128 nationally40.2%Rank 87th of 110 nationally450 surgeries
Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of360 daysRank 18th of 19 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure11 surgeries
Shoulder joint replacement366 daysRank 80th of 89 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure28 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 figure5 surgeries
Anal fissure - repair 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 figure7 surgeries
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 figure5 surgeries
Arthroplasty - revision 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
Axillary node dissectionEarlier 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
Bartholin's abscess drainagenot 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
Bladder neck incisionEarlier 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
Breast prosthesis - 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 figure5 surgeries
Breast 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
Chalazion - excision 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
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
Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resectionnot 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
Cone 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
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 figure5 surgeries
CystoscopyEarlier 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
Dermoid cyst - removal 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
Diathermy of wart/sEarlier 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
Endometrial ablationEarlier 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
Epididymal cyst - removal ofEarlier 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
Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier 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
Exostosis - excision 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
Female sterilisationnot 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
Fracture non-union - treatment 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
Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction 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
Hydrocele - repair 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
Hypospadias - repair ofEarlier 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
LaminectomyEarlier 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
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 figure9 surgeries
Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgeryEarlier 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
MicrolaryngoscopyEarlier 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
Myomectomynot 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
Nerve decompressionEarlier 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
OrchidectomyEarlier 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
OsteotomyEarlier 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
Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision ofEarlier 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
Pharynx - excision 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
Radical neck dissectionEarlier 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
Repair of obstructing hiatus herniaEarlier 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
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
Shoulder 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 figure9 surgeries
Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier 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 20265 surgeries2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Tendon releasenot 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
Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomyEarlier 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
Toenail 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
Vaginal repair - anterior/posteriornot 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

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 Fairfield Hospital2024–25, released 19 August 2026
SpecialtyMedian waitWaiting more than 365 daysPatients treated
Gynaecology44 daysRank 104th of 191 nationally0.0%Rank 1st of 159 nationally387 surgeries
General surgery175 daysRank 233rd of 235 nationally0.4%Rank 72nd of 214 nationally721 surgeries
Vascular surgery317 daysRank 86th of 88 nationallynot published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure35 surgeries
Orthopaedic surgery343 daysRank 173rd of 177 nationally26.8%Rank 145th of 162 nationally1,211 surgeries
Other surgeryEarlier period344 days2020–21, released 19 August 2026not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 202610 surgeries2020–21, released 19 August 2026
Paediatric 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 figure6 surgeries
Plastic 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 2026not published: too few patients2022–23, 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 Fairfield Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
01002003004002012–132015–162018–192021–222024–25
  • Category 1, urgent
  • Category 2, semi-urgent
  • Category 3, non-urgent
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Median wait at Fairfield Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–128 days44 days251 days
2012–138 days49 days239 days
2013–149 days42 days255 days
2014–1512 days51 days258 days
2015–1613 days56 days239 days
2016–1713 days61 days230 days
2017–1814 days62 days242 days
2018–198 days67 days269 days
2019–201 day62 days291 days
2020–2120 days53 days326 days
2021–2219 days85 days376 days
2022–2315 days71 days355 days
2023–2419 days59 days290 days
2024–2519 days54 days336 days
Share treated within the recommended time at Fairfield 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 Fairfield Hospital, by urgency category2011–12 to 2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Financial yearCategory 1, urgentCategory 2, semi-urgentCategory 3, non-urgent
2011–1298%99%100%
2012–13100%100%100%
2013–14100%100%99%
2014–15100%100%100%
2015–16100%100%98%
2016–17100%100%100%
2017–18100%99%100%
2018–19100%100%100%
2019–20100%95%97%
2020–21100%100%77%
2021–2299%56%44%
2022–23100%82%54%
2023–24100%99%87%
2024–25100%97%80%

Hospitals nearby

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

  1. Braeside Hospitalless than 1 kilometre away
  2. Karitane6 kilometres away
  3. Liverpool Hospital7 kilometres away
  4. Blacktown Hospital9 kilometres away
  5. Westmead Hospital10 kilometres away
  6. The Children's Hospital at Westmead10 kilometres away
  7. Cumberland Hospital11 kilometres away
  8. St Joseph's Hospital12 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/