Australia
South Australia to receive $37.2m grant for enhanced Medicare services
South Australia to receive $37.2m grant for enhanced Medicare services
An additional Medicare Urgent Care Clinic will be established in the northeast of Adelaide.
Australia unveils new Tweed Valley Hospital in NSW
The $477.4m (AU$723.3m) hospital features a 430-bed capacity.
Alfred Health appoints Adam Horsburgh as new chief executive
He will succeed Andrew Way in the role.
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 launch new $465m hospital in Western Sydney
The hospital will have a 300-bed capacity.
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’s upcoming Footscray Hospital advances with completed exterior
The new hospital is expected to be completed in 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.