Australia

New $219m Mt Barker Hospital to triple capacity by 2027

The majority of its new spaces will feature single rooms with private ensuites.

New $219m Mt Barker Hospital to triple capacity by 2027

The majority of its new spaces will feature single rooms with private ensuites.

Australia invests $368.5m in Monash Medical Centre expansion

A seven-storey tower will include an operating complex with up to five theatres.

Swan Hill District Health’s ED upgrade completion now underway

It will include a new four-bed short-stay unit for patients requiring treatment for less than 24 hours.

Australia invests $620m in rural, remote, and specialist aged care

The funding will support service continuity and infrastructure improvements.

Australia invests $2.6b to raise aged care worker pay by 2025

The pay increases will take effect from 1 January 2025.

Stage two of Manning Base Hospital redevelopment to begin in 2025

Detailed designs focus on inpatient accommodation, campus connectivity, and telehealth services.

Australia extends fully bulk-billed mobile GP clinic in Hobart

The service operates five days a week and offers walk-in services on a rotating basis.

Australia’s new centre to emphasise inflammatory disease care

The centre will enable detailed analysis of blood tests and biopsies for personalised treatment.

Australia allocates $2.4m to improve women’s health literacy

Three organisations will receive funding to expand health promotion efforts.

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.