Toowong Private Hospital to close from 11 June
02 June, 2025Toowong — a 58-bed acute private psychiatric hospital, treating more than 3000 patients a year and employing 154 specialist staff — will close from 11 June.
Immediate action needed for private hospital sector
28 May, 2025 by Jane Griffiths, CEO, Day Hospitals AustraliaThe crisis in the private hospital sector will have major impacts on the public hospital system, which will add pressure to already struggling public hospitals.
RACP urges swift action after NSW healthcare funding report
16 May, 2025RACP is calling for swift action to address doctor burnout and invest in preventive health care following the 16 May release of the NSW healthcare funding report.
RACP: nationwide issues underpin last week's doctors' strike
14 April, 2025The Royal Australasian College of Physicians says last week's NSW public hospital doctors' strike is indicative of nationwide health workforce and wellbeing issues.
Queensland extends $6m community pharmacist training subsidy
31 March, 2025The Queensland Government has extended its training subsidy so up to 230 additional pharmacists can take part in the Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice pilot.
Budget: AMA welcomes investment but calls for system reform
26 March, 2025In a post-Budget 2025–26 statement, the Australian Medical Association welcomed investment, including $8.5bn for Medicare, but said system reform is needed.
AMA calls for "independent umpire" on private health system
11 March, 2025The Australian Medical Association has launched its private health federal budget submission — calling for an independent Private Health System Authority.
Australia invests in manufacturing capability for IV fluids
07 March, 2025The Australian Government has announced investment to expand Australia's only onshore manufacturer of IV (intravenous) fluids.
Australia invests $422 million in 229 researchers
26 February, 2025As part of the National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grants scheme, 229 health and medical researchers will share in $422 million in funding.
Victoria's Additional Respite for Carers Program 2025–27
20 February, 2025Until 25 March, organisations that provide respite care programs for Victoria's carers can apply for $30,000 to $1 million per year over two years.
PBS-like framework for health prevention programs?
24 September, 2024A new study provides insights into the allocation of federal government spending on public health initiatives.
$100 million to improve First Nations health infrastructure
08 July, 2024The federal government has announced $100 million funding to support 33 Indigenous health infrastructure projects across the country.
$16 million in funding to support rural, remote healthcare delivery
26 June, 2024The federal government has announced $16 million to support 11 innovative healthcare projects in rural and remote Australia.
NSW Budget delivers $35.1bn in health funding
19 June, 2024The funding aims to build a better health system to meet the growing needs of the community by a range of initiatives including bulk-billing support.
Funding boost for Vic medtech manufacturer
17 May, 2024Breakthrough Victoria has announced a $5bn investment in Neo-Bionica, a Victorian contract medtech manufacturer.
