Architectus and the Kangan Institute have released new design renders for a new Health and Community Centre of Excellence at the institute's Broadmeadows campus in Melbourne's north.

The centre will support courses in aged care, mental health, disability, pathology, allied health and early childhood education and care.

The building will house a multipurpose, immersive, virtual reality gallery that will simulate multiple-bed hospital and aged care environments, flexible learning spaces, and specialist health laboratories.

The building has been designed to connect with Broadmeadows Town Park to the south, and a joint landscaping approach will be developed for the seamless connection between the park and the campus.

"We've designed the new building with an open and inviting entry, creating ease of access to the building's community-focused facilities," said Architectus principal Ruth Wilson. "The highly transparent southern facade connects students to the neighbouring green landscape and showcases the unique learning activities occurring within the building, while the northern brick facade responds to Broadmeadows' history, growing urban context and pays homage to Yuroke Creek."

Kangan Institute CEO Sally Curtain added, "It's a centre built with community for the community, ensuring locals have the opportunity to access state-of-the-art training facilities as they prepare for in-demand jobs of tomorrow.

"Through strong collaboration with industry and local partners, the Health and Community Centre of Excellence is designed to be a game changer for aspiring health and community workers in Melbourne's north."

The $60 million project is funded by the Victorian government. Construction began in March 2023, and the centre is expected to open in 2025.

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