Industry News
WA steps in to ensure 'continuity' of operations at Mount Private Hospital
The WA Government has brokered a deal for Bethesda Health Care to take over operation of Perth's Mount Private Hospital from its current operator Healthscope. [ + ]
Additional $22.9m in research grants for nation's biggest killer
The Australian Government has announced additional research grant funding for dementia, the leading cause of death in Australia. [ + ]
NT's WHS regulator charges health organisation over patient death
Listed for mention at the Darwin Local Court tomorrow, if found guilty, the health organisation faces a combined maximum penalty of $4.5 million. [ + ]
New Support at Home consumer protection measures announced
New consumer protection measures designed to guard older Australians against unfair prices under Support at Home have been announced by the Australian Government. [ + ]
Latrobe Regional Health charged after nurse "seriously assaulted" by patient
Victoria's WHS regulator has laid charges after a patient with a history of violence and aggression "seriously assaulted" a nurse at a Traralgon hospital. [ + ]
Charges laid following patient death at The Royal Melbourne Hospital
After a patient admitted to The Royal Melbourne Hospital for an emergency mental health assessment took their own life, Victoria's WHS regulator has laid charges. [ + ]
Big-picture health reform "remains unfinished business", nurses say
In the wake of the Australian Government's Budget 2026–27, the Australian College of Nursing has said "support for nurses and nursing cannot be delayed further". [ + ]
National Palliative Care Week 2026 commences
National Palliative Care Week commenced on Sunday with the theme ‘Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real Answers’. [ + ]
Optometry Australia to unify into single national entity
Following an 18-month project to develop a model for unification in partnership with divisional boards, the proposal for unification has been endorsed nationwide. [ + ]
NSW announces review into 'stranded' aged care patients
With the current system called "unfair for patients and unsustainable for the broader hospital system", a NSW Productivity & Equality Commission review has been announced. [ + ]
PASA Health & Aged Care Procurement Conference returns in June
Running 3–4 June 2026, the 11th Annual PASA Health & Aged Care Procurement Conference 2026 explores procurement challenges facing the sector in 2026–27. [ + ]
Stabbing of on-duty paramedic leads to attempted murder charge
Victoria Police charged a 32-year-old man in relation to the stabbing of an on-duty paramedic just after 11am on Thursday. [ + ]
Major works complete on $45.36m Snowy River Views Residential Care
Major works have been completed on a new two-level, 38-bed public aged care home in Orbost, East Gippsland that is designed to support complex and dementia care. [ + ]
Doctors union accuses NSW Health of denying junior doctors study leave
ASMOF NSW — The Doctors Union has said blocked study leave by NSW Health has left junior doctors "exhausted, underprepared and increasingly desperate". [ + ]
Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers — nominations open
With a focus on innovation and transformative leadership, nominations are open until 1 June for the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers. [ + ]
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