Industry News
Support at Home showering reclassified as 'clinical care' as part of $3bn investment
Intended to build on changes delivered in its first term, the Australian Government has announced that the 2026 Budget will include a $3 billion aged care investment. [ + ]
Victoria announces "massive" upgrade to one of its busiest hospitals
Dandenong Hospital, currently one of Victoria's busiest, will receive a $305 million redevelopment, the state government has announced. [ + ]
NSW IRC decision prompts "mixed emotions" from nurses and midwives
A wage ruling by the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has prompted mixed emotions from the state's public sector nurses and midwives, NSWNMA has said. [ + ]
Sexual misconduct findings added to public register under "landmark reforms"
Existing sexual misconduct findings of around 100 health practitioners have been added to Australia's publicly accessible and searchable registers. [ + ]
Australia invests further $14.6 million in national allergy research
Further funding until June 2028 for the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE) and the National Allergy Council (NAC) has been announced. [ + ]
Purpose-built acute distress unit within Westmead ED announced
To provide a secure, therapeutic environment designed to support patients experiencing acute distress, a new purpose-built unit within Westmead ED has been announced. [ + ]
Works completed on two new Victorian aged care facilities
In Victoria, works are now complete on aged care facilities in Cohuna and Mansfield — part of investments totalling more than $100 million. [ + ]
Balcony and nearby construction activities linked to RPA deaths
The investigation report into the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital fungal outbreak that occurred in the transplant ward between October and December 2025 has been released. [ + ]
Construction commences on $100m New Epping Medical building
Construction is underway on the six-storey, 8200-square-metre New Epping Medical building, which will accommodate a range of specialist healthcare providers. [ + ]
$10K fine for former nurse who forged registration certificates
A former nurse who forged two registration certificates to conceal that she was unregistered while continuing to work has been fined $10,000. [ + ]
Ahpra launches the National Scheme Strategy 2031
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has launched the National Scheme Strategy 2031, centring on three strategic themes. [ + ]
The Agency establishes National Clinical Governance Committee for Digital Health
To guide Australia's approach to emerging technologies such as virtual care and AI in health care, the Australian Digital Health Agency has established a national committee. [ + ]
AMA Victoria releases statement after Albury Wodonga Health suspension
Following the suspension of Dr David Clancy from Albury Wodonga Health, AMA Victoria has released a statement publicly acknowledging the concerns of staff. [ + ]
Private services to continue at Northern Beaches Hospital until June 2027
When NSW Health takes back operational management of Northern Beaches Hospital, private services will continue to be offered until 30 June 2027. [ + ]
The Royal Melbourne Hospital named a winner in the 2025 WorkSafe Awards
For transforming its return-to-work practices, The Royal Melbourne Hospital has been named one of the eight winners in WorkSafe Victoria's 2025 WorkSafe Awards. [ + ]
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
