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.
Funding to support pressing emergency care issues
29 February, 2024The demand for ED services has outpaced population growth, with more than 8.8 million ED patient presentations reported in 2022–23.
CSIRO's new program to boost digital health innovation
24 January, 2024CSIRO is calling on startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to apply for its upcoming Innovate to Grow program.
Amex, HICAPS expand partnership
29 November, 2023American Express has expanded its partnership with Australian healthcare claiming solution HICAPS to streamline health payment processes.
Report uncovers health challenges faced by regional populations
10 November, 2023The Westfund Regional Health Gap Report examined the health-risk distribution, access to care and costs of treatment across eight key locations of its membership.
2023 Churchill Fellowship award recipients named
18 September, 2023Recipients of the 2023 Church Fellowship have been announced, including 15 recipients of the award for health-related topics.
$39m funding to improve HIV treatment
31 July, 2023A funding boost from the federal government will allow people without Medicare to access government-funded HIV treatment.
