Aradale Mental Hospital, Former psychiatric hospital in Ararat, Australia
The Aradale Mental Hospital complex spans across 63 buildings, featuring connecting bridges, arched gateways, and extensive gardens designed by Hugh Linaker.
Established in 1865 to address mental health needs during Victoria's gold rush period, the facility operated continuously until its closure in 1993.
The institution functioned as an independent town with market gardens, vineyards, and specialized facilities that supported both staff members and patients.
Melbourne Polytechnic now occupies part of the grounds, operating educational programs in viticulture and olive farming within the historic complex.
The facility includes the separate J Ward division, housed in a former jail, which specifically contained patients who were both imprisoned and declared mentally ill.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1865
Website: https://aradale.com.au
GPS coordinates: -37.28000,142.93000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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