Australia
New robotics and health technology centre opens in Liverpool, Australia
New robotics and health technology centre opens in Liverpool, Australia
It will host over 60 clinical scientists specialising in key research areas.
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.
Ramsay Health Care’s net profit plummets to $15.7m in FY2025
Revenue rose 6.8% to $11.6b
Northern Beaches Hospital to install critical care cameras for children
Units will be placed in the ED, paediatric ward, and special care nursery.
Australian gov’t to set up $32.5m health maintenance fund for WA hospitals
The fund will roll out across 2025-26 and 2026-27.
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.
New healthcare training hub opens in Castlemaine, Australia
It can accommodate up to 60 students.
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%.