ACT Policing is investigating the death of a 34-year-old woman which occurred this morning, Saturday 25 September, at the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit in Symonston.
About 6am today, police received a report a woman had died.
ACT Policing Criminal Investigations is investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and a report will be prepared for the ACT Coroner. At this time no suspicious circumstances have been identified.
ACT Policing have stated they will make no further comment at this time as the matter is under investigation.
About the facility: According to the ACT Health website, “Dhulwa Mental Health Unit provides 24-hour treatment and care for adults with complex mental health needs. The unit has 10 acute care beds and 15 rehabilitation beds and treats those who needs are not met at existing mental health facilities in the Canberra region.
The facility is a high-tech security complex with 24-hour monitoring. Security features are well integrated to provide a safe environment, without compromising therapeutic elements.”
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