Peak body says Medibank has "a serious conflict of interest" to answer
27 August, 2025The Australian Private Hospitals Association has said that Medibank Private "has a serious conflict of interest question to answer" over funding and owning hospitals.
Where to from here? A sustainable path for day hospitals
22 July, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*The effects of day hospital underfunding are being felt across health care. For a sustainable path forward, Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Jane Griffiths.
Renewal fee rebate for parental and other leave now in effect
07 July, 2025A 30% annual renewal fee rebate is now in effect for practitioners taking all forms of leave on the grounds of a protected attribute, Ahpra has announced.
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.
