Australia
Australian gov’t to establish national body for genomics
Australian gov’t to establish national body for genomics
Genomics Australia will prioritise improving access to personalised cancer care.
Australia introduces bill to deliver paramedic practitioners in Victoria
The new specialised role will enable graduates to independently deliver urgent care.
Australia expands dialysis services in remote First Nations communities
Seven remote locations have been selected for the new services.
Australian gov’t allocates $271.2k to Tamworth Hospital upgrades
This is part of a $7.8m (A$12m) investment under the Regional Health Minor Works Programme.
Australia launches menopause hub at the Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick
The hub includes NSW’s first publicly funded hormone and mood clinic.
Australian gov’t allocates $329k for Wyong Hospital facility upgrades
The funding will be used for two minor work projects at the establishment.
Young Hospital secures $165,000 funding boost for equipment upgrade
The amount will be used to purchase an endoscopy reprocessing system.
Australia’s SVHM adopts new system for same-day discharge spinal surgery
This includes a spinal endoscopic tower, an intraoperative CT scanner, and a 3D camera system.
Australia to introduce new Tom Price and Paraburdoo hospitals
The state government has engaged Cooper & Oxley under the ECI process.
NICS building redevelopment begins in Launceston, Australia
The project includes the establishment of a Research and Innovation Centre.
Australian gov’t launches centralised health operations centre in Perth
The expanded WA Virtual Emergency Department is one of the services operating within SHOC.
New BreastScreen NSW clinic to open in Blacktown in 2025
It is expected to serve over 80,000 women in the area.
Gold Coast Health unveils digital messaging platform for rheumatology
Patients can message the Rheumatology service through the ‘Patient Connect’ platform.
Australia invests $90.5m in Cessnock Hospital redevelopment
Construction is expected to begin in 2025.
The Alfred, Monash University leverage bioengineered skin for burn patients
The technique is expected to replace the need for traditional donor sites.
$165m Griffith Base Hospital redevelopment on track for 2025 completion
The new hospital will increase ambulatory care space.
Australia’s “Health in My Language” expands to sexual, reproductive health
The new phase will address issues such as menopause, contraception, and pregnancy options.