Australia
Australia’s digital health market to see 8% CAGR growth until 2034
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The facility will replace the town’s current outdated branch.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.
Cessnock Hospital redevelopment progresses with builder appointment
Hansen Yuncken was appointed for the project.
New urgent care service opens in Quakers Hill, Australia
The facility offers diagnostic services like radiology and pathology.
Frankston Hospital redevelopment progresses with new helipad
The helipad enables faster emergency access into the 12-storey clinical services tower.
Concord Hospital trials 3D printed skin for burns treatment
The process uses Inventia Life Science’s techniques to print biomaterials on wounds.
Australia’s Noosa Hospital unveils new surgical system for breast cancer.
The system uses radar technology to precisely locate tumours.
New Victoria private hospital to open in Parkville biomedical precinct
It will feature over 200 beds, along with 10 intensive-care unit rooms.
Ryde Hospital redevelopment progresses with new interim facilities
The facilities will support patients and staff as construction continues.
Cancer Council Victoria secures $603,000 grant to expand services
The organisation will also pilot the use of artificial intelligence.
Manning Hospital receives $230,400 funding boost for facility upgrades
These upgrades come in addition to the Lower Mid North Coast Health Service Project.
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