How to obtain a licence for a private healthcare facility


Requirement for licensing

Licensing of private hospitals is based on government legislation, the Private Hospitals and Health Services Act 1927 (the Act) (external site).

You need to apply for a licence if you operate a private hospital (healthcare facility) as defined by the Act.

Who needs to apply for a licence?

  • Private hospitals
  • Private day hospitals – class A (general anaesthesia)
  • Private day hospitals – class B (sedation)
  • Private day hospitals – class C ( renal)
  • Private day hospitals – class D (psychiatric day hospitals)
  • Private nursing posts
  • Private psychiatric hostels
  • Private nursing homes

Licensing fees 2023-24

Grant of licence

Fees are payable at the time a licence is granted. The fee comprises a fixed component for granting the licence ($1,360) and an Approval of Premises component that varies based on the maximum number of patients to be treated:

Table 1: Approval of premises fees
Maximum number of patients to be treated Approval of premises
  Private psychiatric hostels Private hospitals
Fewer than 25 $8,960  $8,960
25 to 50 $10,110  $10,110
51 to 100 $10,110  $10,110
101 to 200 $13,110  $13,110
201 to 500 $16,110  $16,110
More than 500 $19,110  $19,110

Renewal of licence

An annual renewal fee is payable based on the maximum number of patients to be treated:

Table 2: Licence renewal fees
Maximum number of patients to be treated Renewal fee
  Private psychiatric hostels Private hospitals
Fewer than 25 $1,000 $4,750
25 to 50 $1,000 $6,000
51 to 100 $1,000 $7,250
101 to 200 $1,000 $8,500
201 to 500 $1,000 $10,500
501 or more $1,000 $12,500

Replacement of licence

The fee for replacement of a licence is $255 per facility.

Please note: fees are non-refundable.

New Licence Application Forms

To apply for a licence to operate a Private Hospital, Day Hospital, Psychiatric Day Hospital, Renal Dialysis Clinic, Psychiatric Hostel and or Nursing Post. Please complete the relevant application form and return to the Licensing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit via the MyFT link provided.

How to pay for your licence

An invoice will be submitted  to the applicant via email. You can then pay your licence online (external site) using the convenient and secure BPOINT payment system. Payments can be made anytime online using a MasterCard or Visa credit card.

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More information

Licensing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit

Phone: 6373 2347
Email: LARUReception@health.wa.gov.au

Address:
Level 3
GPO Building
3 Forrest Place
Perth CBD WA 6000

Last reviewed: 01-07-2023
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Licensing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit