Recipients of 2024-25 medical equipment funding round announced

Hospitals and health services across Victoria will soon receive state-of-the-art medical equipment upgrades, thanks to a major investment from the Victorian Government.

Through the $35 million Medical Equipment Replacement Program ten projects across eight health services will receive funding to replace and upgrade critical diagnostic and surgical equipment.

The Medical Equipment Replacement Program supports safe, modern, and reliable services for patients across the state - ensuring hospitals can keep pace with growing demand while reducing service interruptions and improving care outcomes.

What’s being funded

Projects funded through this round include:

• upgraded imaging and scanning equipment to support early diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as cancer and heart disease
• equipment to improve neurosurgical and ENT (ear, nose and throat) procedures
• technology to support complex treatments such as transplants, trauma care, and epilepsy surgery
• improved nuclear medicine services for faster, more accurate diagnosis
• equipment upgrades to improve patient flow and support specialised care.

Supporting statewide healthcare

The Medical Equipment Replacement Program is now valued at $367.25 million, following an additional $52.25 million investment in the 2025 -26 State Budget.

Find out more about the Medical Equipment Replacement Program.