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.
$1.89bn for health and medical research
06 May, 2024Women's health, reducing health system inequality and cancers with low survival rates get a funding boost in a national strategy.
General use items decision welcomed by the industry
02 May, 2024Reforms to reduce the prices of general use items have already been estimated to save over $78 million dollars.
Funding boost for on-demand telehealth provider Hola Health
28 March, 2024The Pre-Series A venture funding will support the company's mission to provide fast, value-for-money care within 15 minutes — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call for urgent action to alleviate pressure on public hospitals
20 March, 2024The Australian Medical Association is calling for urgent action by all governments to address the growing planned surgery waitlist, exit block and widespread ambulance ramping.
