[4] The hospital is a research and teaching facility as well, providing training for future doctors, nurses, midwives and other health professionals.

[6] In 1877, a new building in an Italianate style was constructed for £25,000, designed by Philip Herapath, architect to the provincial government.

Administered by T M Philson, the new hospital became known for taking on many charity cases but, partly in response, was also continually understaffed and overcrowded.

[8] The Herapath building was demolished in 1964 to make way for a new structure designed by architects Stephenson & Turner, which was completed in 1967, and still remains.

It was designed by Jasmax in conjunction with McConnel Smith and Johnson Architects Sydney, and built by Fletcher Construction.

The following information are excerpts from the construction company's database:[10] The support building (old hospital) mostly contains administrative offices, clinical and housekeeping support, physio- and occupational therapy, the bone marrow transplant ward, some inpatient and outpatient services as well as teaching and research facilities.