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Australia invests $1.07b in public hospitals and health services
Australia invests $1.07b in public hospitals and health services
The Commonwealth’s contribution to state-run public hospitals will total $21.3b (A$33.91b).
Australian gov’t launches real-time data portal in Queensland
The platform provides updates on 25 major emergency departments and seven satellite hospitals.
Australia invests $15.4m for health worker housing in Western NSW
The funding will secure 120 dwellings across the region.
Ramsay Health Care pilots AI clinical documentation tool in Queensland
The tool is designed to improve note accuracy and reduce documentation time.
Here’s what to expect with Australia’s Canterbury Hospital redevelopment
Key features include a larger intensive care unit and an upgraded emergency department.
Australia announces $6m boost for health worker housing in Armidale
It aims to support over 500 healthcare workers and their families.
Australia allocates $12.2m to childhood brain cancer research
One key initiative includes the establishment of a clinical trial consortium.
Australia’s pharmaceutical market to see 6% five-year CAGR growth: report
Government measures are expected to challenge pharmaceutical firms.
Australia invests $6.8m in building health and climate research capacity
The funding will support 10 teams studying the health impacts of climate change.
Mullewa Hospital redevelopment progresses in Western Australia
The main works tender for the facility has been released to the market.
Australia to boost Queensland healthcare with new four-year trial
Trainees will be directly employed by the state government and will receive guaranteed income.
Australian gov’t to deploy more paid paramedics in regional WA
Albany, Geraldton, Broome, Carnarvon, and Jurien Bay will benefit from the rollout.
New Eurobodalla Regional Hospital construction progresses in NSW
The hospital will feature the region’s first paediatric department and a modern maternity unit.
Australia invests $11.5m for nursing clinical placements in aged care
The funding will support up to 8,000 nursing students.
New temporary ambulance site opens in Sandgate, Australia
This is part of the $1.76b SWIFT program.
Australia unveils ambulatory centre designs for Northern Hospital in Epping
Works are slated to begin early this year.
Australia to fast-track registration for internationally qualified nurses
Processing times will be reduced by up to 6-12 months.
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