Australia healthcare investment
Australia’s new $6.5m ‘supercomputer’ to support Victoria’s medical research
Australia’s new $6.5m ‘supercomputer’ to support Victoria’s medical research
The system is designed to process large-scale health datasets in a matter of hours.
Australian gov’t invests $37.8m in Victoria’s emergency care
The funding will increase the number of short-stay units and nurses.
Development application lodged for Launceston’s Northern Heart Centre
Construction is expected to begin in early 2026.
Australian gov’t launches $15.4m GP trainee incentive in Queensland
Eligible doctors will receive a one-off payment of $25,726 (A$40,000).
Australian gov’t unveils $9.4b health budget for Tasmania
The funding supports hospital upgrades, elective surgery, and mental health infrastructure.
Australia invests $3.05m for Launceston General Hospital surgical robot
The tech will be used for urological, gynaecological, and other precision procedures.
Australia breaks ground on $502m health education and research complex
The facility is set to open in 2028.
Finley Health Service redevelopment moves forward in NSW
Major construction is expected to begin later this year.
Australia invests $282m to expand Victoria’s virtual emergency department
The service is expected to assist over 1,750 individuals each day by 2028/29.
Australian gov’t invests $15.5m in Southern NSW health worker housing
The funding is part of the ‘Key Health Worker Accommodation’ programme.
Australia unveils plans for Mount Druitt Hospital expansion
The project will deliver 60 additional beds across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals.
Cancer Council Victoria secures $603,000 grant to expand services
The organisation will also pilot the use of artificial intelligence.
Construction begins on $526m Northern Hospital redevelopment
It is expected to be completed in 2029.
Main works contractor named for Canowindra HealthOne project
Construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks.
Australian gov’t invests $3.3m to expand Sydney’s renal dialysis services
The additional and expanded services are expected to be operational in 2026.
Australian gov’t unveils masterplan for Fairfield Hospital redevelopment
A redevelopment zone at the front of the hospital building has been identified.
Australian gov’t announces ‘Hospital Rescue Plan’ in Queensland
It aims to deliver 2,600 extra hospital beds across the state.
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