What this class covers
ANZSIC class 8402 classifies businesses operating psychiatric hospitals in Australia that primarily provide inpatient care for patients with psychiatric, mental health, or behavioural disorders. These facilities offer 24-hour medical supervision and comprehensive treatment programs in a hospital setting. The classification includes both public and private psychiatric hospitals that deliver specialised mental health services, crisis intervention, and longer-term psychiatric care. Some facilities in this category may also combine hospital services with training programs for medical and nursing staff, creating integrated healthcare education environments.
Examples of operations falling under this classification include:
- Private psychiatric hospitals offering inpatient mental health treatment
- Public psychiatric hospitals providing acute and long-term mental health care
- Specialist behavioural disorder treatment facilities with hospital-level care
- Psychiatric teaching hospitals combining patient care with medical training
- Secure mental health units operating within hospital frameworks
This classification is used by government agencies, researchers, and businesses for statistical reporting, industry analysis, and regulatory purposes across Australia's healthcare sector.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this classification primarily engage in:
- Operating psychiatric hospitals providing inpatient care for mental health conditions
- Delivering hospital-based treatment for behavioural and psychiatric disorders
- Providing 24-hour medical supervision and psychiatric nursing care
- Offering comprehensive mental health treatment programs in a hospital setting
- Combining psychiatric hospital services with medical and nursing education programs
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes the independent practice of psychiatry by individual practitioners or specialist groups, which falls under ANZSIC 8512 (Specialist Medical Services). Other related classifications include ANZSIC 8401 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals) for general hospital services and ANZSIC 8409 (Other Hospital Services) for specialised hospital activities not elsewhere classified.
Businesses providing outpatient mental health services without hospital facilities may fall under different classifications depending on their primary activities, such as ANZSIC 8601 (Medical Services) for general medical practices or ANZSIC 8730 (Social Assistance Services) for community-based mental health support.
Practical guidance
When registering a psychiatric hospital business in Australia, you'll need to obtain an ABN and register for GST if your annual turnover exceeds $75,000. The Australian Business Number (ABN) registration process will prompt you to select your ANZSIC classification, which helps government agencies classify your business correctly for statistical and regulatory purposes.
For workers' compensation insurance, psychiatric hospitals typically fall under specific healthcare classifications that reflect the occupational risks associated with medical facilities. When completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and tax returns, ensure you accurately report healthcare-related income and expenses, noting that some medical services may have specific GST treatments.
Psychiatric hospitals must also comply with state and territory health department regulations, including accreditation requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and meeting standards set by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. Various grant programs and funding opportunities may be available through state health departments and federal mental health initiatives, though eligibility requirements vary.