Australia

Australia unveils $3.8b investment for aged care reforms

This includes a $2.9b allocation for a new “Support at Home” programme.

Australia invests $369m in Fairfield Hospital redevelopment

The project’s full scope will be finalised during the planning and design phase.

Medical practitioners accept new industrial agreement in Western Australia

The deal offers an immediate 4.75% salary increase, followed by a 3.75% rise in 2025 and 3% in 2026. 

Blayney health facility redevelopment to begin after contractor appointment

The project includes a residential aged-care winge with single rooms and increased inpatient unit bed capacity.

What lies ahead for Austin Hospital's emergency department upgrade?

The project’s main construction is set to commence in 2025.

Australia outlines 50 recommendations for health technology access

The HTA Review report is based on 28 expert discussions and over 250 submissions.

Australia passes new laws to regulate assisted reproductive providers

Queensland Health will have the authority to deal with non-compliance and adverse events.

Westmead Hospital to house new supportive and palliative care unit

It will feature bedrooms with ensuites and communal areas.

Hervey Bay Hospital named pilot site for new statewide telestroke service

The service will provide time-critical specialist assessment, diagnosis, and stroke treatment.

Australia invests $70m in Moree Hospital redevelopment

It will feature a new clinical services building on the existing hospital site.

Aboriginal health service launches in Melbourne’s North

The VAHS was granted $1.34m to relocate to a larger, purpose-built facility in South Morang.

New $3.2m renal dialysis unit opens in Kowanyama

Initially, the facility will accommodate up to three patients. 

Australia launches health performance website with expanded data access

The platform offers quarterly data on services such as patient admissions and elective surgeries.

What to expect from the $20.2m Wentworth Health Service redevelopment?

The new hospital will feature an urgent care centre and a 19-bed inpatient unit.

Australia invests $7.8m in rheumatoid arthritis research

The investment will support the development of an antigen-specific tolerising immunotherapy.

Australia allocates $193m for two new emergency helicopters

The choppers feature powered stretcher loading systems compatible with QAS and RFDS.