Australia

Australia unveils new Tweed Valley Hospital in NSW

The $477.4m (AU$723.3m) hospital features a 430-bed capacity.

Australian government invests $29.1m in HIV response

Part of the investment includes $17.2m (A$26m) funding for subsidised access to PrEP medication.

Australia launches comprehensive network for improved cancer care

The ACCN is part of the 10-year Australian Cancer Plan, established in 2023.

Australia to establish 5th Medicare UCC in Tasmania

The clinic in Bridgewater is one of the 29 to be established as part of a $152.2m (A$227m) expansion.

Australia implements reform to boost frontline healthcare worker numbers

Phase one of the initiative aims to deliver more nurses and midwives by July 2027.

Construction begins for Australia’s Bundaberg Hospital project in Queensland

The new hospital will have over 400 beds with an investment of $800m (AU$1.2b).

Australia to establish new palliative care unit in Central Coast

The new facility will feature 12 palliative care bedrooms with ensuites.

Australia to allocate $149.7m for urgent care clinics

The budget will fund 29 additional Medicare UCCs. 

Australia’s Eastern Health unveils First Nations clinic for cancer

The Nangnak Warr Bagora Clinic will provide medical oncology services to Aboriginal Victorians.

Australia to expand Medicare coverage on gynaecologist consultations

An investment of $32.4m (A$49.1m) will allow longer consultations for patients with complex gynaecological conditions.

Australia to invest $8.5b for enhanced public health system in Victoria

The investment is part of the Victorian Budget 2024/25.

Dhelkaya Health and Bendigo TAFE partner to launch learning hub for health

On-site training is expected to begin in mid to late 2025.

Australia begins construction of $861m Toowoomba Hospital in Queensland

The project is part of the Miles Labor Government’s $9b (AU$14b) “Health Big Build” initiative.