Australia

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.

The Alfred, Monash University leverage bioengineered skin for burn patients

The technique is expected to replace the need for traditional donor sites.

Australia’s “Health in My Language” expands to sexual, reproductive health

The new phase will address issues such as menopause, contraception, and pregnancy options.