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Welcome to a New Era in Collaborative Research in South Western Sydney
World-class research and patient care
The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building will form part of a new research and medical precinct in the Campbelltown Hospital redevelopment, delivering world-class research and healthcare for the Macarthur region and wider Western Sydney community. Opened in November 2025, the three-storey facility will provide the infrastructure needed for greater scientific, clinical and industry collaboration, positioning the region as a leading healthcare destination in NSW.
A visionary partnership driving better health outcomes
The project was delivered through a partnership between Western Sydney University, Walker, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research and the University of New South Wales Sydney. Bringing together world-leading researchers and clinicians across many disciplines, the facility will focus on a range of complex health challenges including mental illness, diabetes, healthcare of Indigenous, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, paediatrics, and addiction medicine.
Activating Research and Innovation
Home to the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research in Macarthur, it will be a hub for medical and scientific innovation - bringing research, education, and clinical practice together under one roof.
Western Sydney University will activate this state-of-the-art facility through six clinical research projects funded by the School of Health Sciences Clinical Research Seed Funding Scheme. Each project is co-led by a Western academic and an allied health clinician from South Western Sydney Local Health District, addressing real community needs—from supporting caregivers of newborns discharged with nasogastric tubes to improving musculoskeletal health in culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
These initiatives will also create unique opportunities for students to collaborate with clinicians and researchers, gaining hands-on experience in multidisciplinary research that delivers real-world impact.
“The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building – Macarthur stands as a powerful example of what can be achieved when community, research, and innovation come together. Grounded in the needs of our region, this world-class facility is a home for research that will transform health outcomes locally and beyond.’’“By listening to our community and turning research into action, we have created a place where innovative solutions will improve lives and shape the future of south western Sydney.” - Vice-Chancellor and President, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO.
“Located next to the University’s Macarthur Clinical School, the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building will provide an opportunity for researchers and clinicians to work more closely together, strengthening connections between research, education, and clinical practice. Western continues its commitment to supporting the health needs of a growing population in south-western Sydney.” - Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Professor Sarah Lewis.
Photo credit: Tom Roe
In the news
Commitment to Sustainability
The Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building - Macarthur is designed by award-winning Australian architects BVN with a commitment to achieving 5 Star certification from the Green Building Council of Australia. This environmentally conscious design aligns with the broader redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital and the Campbelltown Health and Education precinct, ensuring a sustainable future for healthcare and research in South Western Sydney.
Connecting the Community
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Campbelltown Hospital Precinct
Therry Road
Campbelltown NSW 2560
This remarkable building will feature bridge links to Building D Outpatients Department and Western Sydney University’s Macarthur Clinical School, further integrating it into the fabric of the community.
Acknowledgment
We acknowledge and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, languages, and knowledge of the Aboriginal peoples. Western Sydney University is committed to honouring and respecting the connection to country of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples upon whose lands and waterways our teaching and learning occur.
Acknowledgement of Country
With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Eora, Dharawal (also referred to as Tharawal) and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands in Greater Western Sydney and beyond.
