Australia

Australia invests $3.5m in health worker housing for Coffs Harbour

The funding is part of the $127.3m (A$200.1m) ‘Key Health Worker Accommodation’ programme.

Caloundra Private Day Hospital reopens in Queensland after $6.3m upgrade

It now features three upgraded operating theatres and new patient support areas.

Australia invests $474,000 to upgrade Upper Hunter health facilities in NSW

The funding will be distributed evenly across three key projects.

Australian gov’t invests $13.8m in primary care research

The investment will support seven projects across the country’s leading universities.

Australia’s new Pakenham Community Hospital progresses with design reveal

The designs feature specialised spaces for dialysis and dental care.

NSW to build new ambulance station in Glendenning

This is part of the $615.5m infrastructure programme.

Australia invests $270,000 to upgrade Shoalhaven health facilities

Shoalhaven Hospital, Milton Ulladulla Hospital, and other facilities will benefit from the funding.

Australian gov’t allocates $1.3m to support general practices in Tasmania

The funding will support infrastructure expansions and the purchase of new medical equipment.

Australian institute introduces faster prostate cancer treatment in Lismore

Higher radiation doses are administered over five sessions, compared to the previous 20.

Australian gov’t invests $360m in Medicare for women’s health

The package includes the first PBS listing of new oral contraceptive pills in over 30 years.

The Alfred welcomes new robotic system for surgical procedures

The tech will assist with minimally invasive cancer procedures.

New Women and Babies Hospital construction to start in Western Australia

The facility is set to replace the century-old King Edward Memorial Hospital.