Australia

Australia forms Hospitals Victoria to enhance hospital care

The agency will streamline hospital back-office functions, including payroll and IT.

Australia forms Hospitals Victoria to enhance hospital care

The agency will streamline hospital back-office functions, including payroll and IT.

Canberra Hospital enhances imaging with new PET/CT and SPECT/CT scanners

These additions are part of Canberra Hospital's $10.4m imaging upgrade.

Australia forms new advisory body to guide the medical workforce

It will oversee the implementation of the National Medical Workforce Strategy.

New Laverton Hospital site works to commence in early 2025

The establishment will feature specialist facilities, along with emergency and outpatient support.

Australia to unveil $39m research translation centre at St. Vincent’s Hospital

Its key features include specialised 3D printing and clinical simulation labs.

RMH and WEHI collaborate on study to reduce kidney rejection

Researchers leverage mass spectrometry to test up to 2,000 proteins related to kidney rejection.

Royal Hobart Hospital's pharmacy redevelopment 30% complete

One of its key facilities includes a dedicated space for research, education, and clinical trials.

Australia invests $522m for expanded aeromedical services

The funding is set to increase frontline staffing and capacity over a decade. 

Australia unveils $5.2m upskilling programme for dementia respite care

The government aims to train 5,200 workers under the DREAM projected by the end of the financial year 2026.

Australia establishes six Medicare UCCs in the Northern Territory

These facilities are part of the extra 29 clinics announced and funded through the 2024-25 budget.

Australia adopts integrated tool for enhanced aged care assessment

The IAT was tested and refined by 22 organisations during a live trial in 2023.

Australia invests $721m in upcoming Queensland Cancer Centre

The new facility is poised to offer treatments, such as proton beam therapy and nuclear theranostics.

Australia introduces new app for cardiac arrest emergency response

It includes an alert feature for responders once an emergency call is made.

Canberra Hospital to expand cardiac care with new building launch

One of its key features is the new acute cardiac care unit.

What lies ahead for the $730m Frankston Hospital redevelopment?

A new pediatric zone is set to provide patients with specialist care.