Australia

Australian gov’t unveils $9.4b health budget for Tasmania

Australian gov’t unveils $9.4b health budget for Tasmania

The funding supports hospital upgrades, elective surgery, and mental health infrastructure.

Australia invests $3.05m for Launceston General Hospital surgical robot

The tech will be used for urological, gynaecological, and other precision procedures.

What’s next for the $163m Griffith Base Hospital redevelopment?

The facility’s opening date will be announced in the coming weeks.

Nepean Hospital implements safe staffing levels in New South Wales

It has recruited over 13 full-time equivalent nurses in the emergency department.

Finley Health Service redevelopment moves forward in NSW

Major construction is expected to begin later this year.

Australia invests $282m to expand Victoria’s virtual emergency department

The service is expected to assist over 1,750 individuals each day by 2028/29.

Australia’s digital health market to see 8% CAGR growth until 2034

It accounted for 12% of the Asia-Pacific market in 2024.

Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Facility to stay open for two more years

The facility still needs major upgrades for long-term use.

Australian gov’t invests $15.5m in Southern NSW health worker housing

The funding is part of the ‘Key Health Worker Accommodation’ programme.

Australia unveils plans for Mount Druitt Hospital expansion

The project will deliver 60 additional beds across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals.

New ambulance station to launch in Beechworth, Australia

The facility will replace the town’s current outdated branch.

Australia to launch mobile diabetes clinic in NSW remote communities

It will be staffed by a specialist multidisciplinary team.

New $577m Melton Hospital build moves forward in Victoria, Australia

The facility is slated to be the state’s first fully electric hospital.

Australia invests $3.6m to upgrade Canberra Hospital’s maternity care

Two obstetric operating theatre suites are set to be refurbished.

New urgent care service opens in Quakers Hill, Australia

The facility offers diagnostic services like radiology and pathology.