Australia enjoys a world class healthcare system. It is a system that is complex and highly regulated, spanning all levels of government as well as the private sector.
Extraordinary advances in technology are transforming the way healthcare is delivered. Australia’s ageing population provides opportunities for growth as well as challenges to affordability and sustainability. These demographic trends and technological change demand substantial investment in healthcare infrastructure and are driving market consolidation and investor demand for healthcare assets.
The sector also faces greater scrutiny. Healthcare organisations continue to face widespread pressure to action findings from Royal Commissions into Aged Care, Disability and Mental Health. These findings will lead to regulatory changes and impact the sector for years to come. Maintaining and building skilled workforces will underpin sustainability and growth.
We work with a diverse range of clients across the sector, from hospitals and health services, aged care services (residential and home based), private health insurers, therapeutic goods and medical technology companies, rehabilative care and disability support providers, senior living, medical research institutions and government at all levels on a wide range of healthcare related matters.
When we work with you, our commitment is to provide advice that is strategic, commercial and tailored to your organisation’s needs as you navigate the opportunities and challenges of the sector.
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Government is central to the work we do. We have worked for government since our foundation in 1885 and we continue to work with all three tiers of government.
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