Australia

Barwon Health opens ‘Medical Day Hub’ at University Hospital Geelong

The purpose-built facility integrates four existing services.

Final stage of Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment begins in Australia

Structural works have started on its new seven-storey tower.

New medical ambulatory care unit opens in Wollongong Hospital

It is designed for patients following an emergency department stay or admission.

Australia passes aged care reform bill ahead of new Act

It implements 58 Royal Commission recommendations.

Australian gov’t invests $196k for Aboriginal women’s health workforce

One-off grants of up to $3,268 (A$5,000) will be offered to ACCHO health clinicians.

Forward works underway for Tom Price Health Service redevelopment

Major construction is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026.

Peninsula Health to deploy electronic tool for patient preferences

The platform uses survey-style questions to identify care priorities.

Northern Beaches Hospital to install critical care cameras for children

Units will be placed in the ED, paediatric ward, and special care nursery.

Rooftop helipad planned for $506.1m New Shellharbour Hospital

The helipad will support rapid transfers of patients requiring critical care.

Draft released for Australia’s health and medical research strategy

Feedback is welcome through submissions, webinars, workshops, and roundtables.

Main works contractor named for $128.5m Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment

Main works construction is expected to be completed by 2028.

Craigieburn Community Hospital in Victoria, Australia

Dialysis and public dental services have begun operating.

Peninsula Health develops automated post-endoscopy cancer detection system

The tool cuts treatment wait times for unexpected cancers by 43%.