Australia healthcare investment
Australian gov’t unveils designs for $587m Melton Hospital
Australian gov’t unveils designs for $587m Melton Hospital
The project is slated for completion in 2029.
New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Southport, Australia
The facility offers care for non-life-threatening conditions such as cuts and infections.
Major infrastructure upgrades underway at Broken Hill Health Service
These include an upgraded ED and additional key health worker accommodations.
Australian gov’t to rollout connected EMR system in Victoria
A $14M (A$21.4m) investment will support four health services in the transition.
Wollongong Hospital to add MRI and CT Scanners under $14.3m upgrade
Medical imaging works are expected to be completed in late 2025.
Australia invests in the Pacific to address climate change health impacts
This supports the implementation of Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy.
Australia invests $162k in Deniliquin Hospital’s surgical suite upgrade
This will provide easier access to medical gases and surgical equipment.
Australian gov’t to establish national body for genomics
Genomics Australia will prioritise improving access to personalised cancer care.
Australia expands dialysis services in remote First Nations communities
Seven remote locations have been selected for the new services.
Australian gov’t allocates $271.2k to Tamworth Hospital upgrades
This is part of a $7.8m (A$12m) investment under the Regional Health Minor Works Programme.
Australian gov’t allocates $329k for Wyong Hospital facility upgrades
The funding will be used for two minor work projects at the establishment.
Young Hospital secures $165,000 funding boost for equipment upgrade
The amount will be used to purchase an endoscopy reprocessing system.
Australia to introduce new Tom Price and Paraburdoo hospitals
The state government has engaged Cooper & Oxley under the ECI process.
NICS building redevelopment begins in Launceston, Australia
The project includes the establishment of a Research and Innovation Centre.
Australian gov’t launches centralised health operations centre in Perth
The expanded WA Virtual Emergency Department is one of the services operating within SHOC.
Australia invests $90.5m in Cessnock Hospital redevelopment
Construction is expected to begin in 2025.
$165m Griffith Base Hospital redevelopment on track for 2025 completion
The new hospital will increase ambulatory care space.
Commentary
Biomedical textiles: Novel fabrics supporting enhanced patient care in Asia-Pacific