The Victoria government is trying to sell its 1,000 aged care beds in order to save $75M. This now includes 129 non-operational beds in Ballarat. The advertisement states a preference will be given to buyers that will keep the licences in the Ballarat region, but it is not required, causing concern amongst locals on ongoing supply of beds.
Vic Govt abandons major hospital projects amid Budget blowout
The Victorian Government has delayed hospital building projects amid a shortage of construction workers and a blowout in interest repayments on debt. A plan to build two hospital towers - Royal Melbourne and Royal Women’s Hospital - at North...