Albury Wodonga hospital staff face four violent attacks a day
Albury Wodonga Health recorded 1,532 violent incidents against staff in 2025-26, a nearly 30 per cent jump from the previous year.
The Albury Wodonga Health hospital on the NSW-Victoria border has recorded its worst year for violence against staff. The 1,532 occupational violence incidents in 2025-26 mean about four attacks happen every single day.
Incidents include punching, kicking, spitting and verbal abuse. The number was 1,180 in 2024-25.
Before that, it was 944 in 2023-24 and 717 in 2022-23. The hospital launched a public campaign last September called No Excuse.
End The Abuse to shift community attitudes, but it did not slow the violence. The Coalition has promised to trial security officers at other hospitals if elected in the November 28 state election, but Albury Wodonga was omitted due to cross-border complications.
Staff are now supported by 40 duress alarms and around-the-clock security.
- 1,532 violent incidents
- Incidents recorded
- Nearly 30 per cent increase
- Year-on-year jump
- About four per day
- Daily attacks
- NSW-Victoria border
- Location
Why it mattersViolence against healthcare workers drives burnout and resignations. Hospitals cannot function when staff fear for their safety.
AustraliaBorder health services struggle with staffing and patient safety when workers are regularly attacked. The trend reflects rising disrespect for healthcare staff across Australia.
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