Australia
Moree Hospital redevelopment progresses with builder appointment
Moree Hospital redevelopment progresses with builder appointment
The assignment follows a recent statutory planning approval.
Australian gov’t extends funding for men’s health checks in rural NSW
The funding supports the Men’s Health Education Rural Van.
Medicare updates to expand GP access in 34 Australian communities
Locations will be classified into one of seven categories according to census data.
Australia invests $525m in John Hunter Hospital redevelopment
A new acute services building is expected to be completed by 2026.
Australian gov’t allocates $6.4m in Echuca Regional Health upgrades
Two facilities will be housed on the top floor of the refurbished Lumeah building.
Australian gov’t to open new ambulance station in Caves Beach
Construction timelines will be determined as the project progresses.
Australia’s Port Macquarie Private Hospital to undergo $6.3m expansion
Stage one of the project is set to begin in June.
Manning Hospital redevelopment progress with builder appointment
Main works construction will be determined once planning is complete.
Australia funds cancer education for Illawarra’s CALD communities
The programme will focus on bowel, breast, and cervical cancer screening.
Ramsay Connect expands Virtual Heart Failure Service with HCF partnership
The service provides patients with wearable devices and monitoring technology.
Australia invests $90.5m in precision medicine for cancer
$71m (A$112.6m) will be allocated to support the ZERO Childhood Cancer programme.
Shoalhaven Hospital redevelopment progresses with construction milestone
The project is on track for completion in 2026.
Australia unveils virtual health service in Western and Far West NSW
The service provides care for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions.
Bowral & District Hospital opens new outpatient centre in New South Wales
The facility offers allied health services.
Alfred Health leads AI trial for epilepsy treatment
Two groups are monitored for 12 months, with findings used to refine the AI model.
Australia invests $400m for 50 more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
The new facilities will open during the 2025-26 financial year.
Australian gov’t announces independent review for Wee Waa Health Services
The review is set to begin in March.
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