$658 million Redevelopment of Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick and Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre Now Complete
August 14, 2025
We are incredibly excited to announce the opening of the Sydney Children's Randwick Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility, which represents a transformative step forward in pediatric medicine and specialised cancer treatment. Designed to be family-first, the Sydney Children's Randwick Hospital ensures NSW remains a global leader in health while delivering trailblazing, compassionate care to children and their families in their time of need.
Releases and Updates
Making it Easier for NSW women to Access the Pill
April 15, 2026
The Minns Labor Government will invest $4.5 million to make it easier and cheaper for women to access the pill by allowing eligible pharmacists to prescribe it directly for women over the age of 18.
This reform is about removing the time, cost and hassle that too often gets in the way of women accessing basic healthcare.
Reforms to Enable GPs to Diagnose ADHD from March
February 11, 2026
From next month, GPs can begin training to diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of the next phase of the Minns Labor Government's landmark reforms to make it easier, faster and more affordable for families to access care.
Since 1 September 2025, over 5000 patients have benefitted from the new arrangement, with increased access and over 18,000 scripts filled thanks to this important change.
NSW to Trial Pill Testing at Music Festivals in 2025
December 19, 2024
Following recommendations from the 2024 Drug Summit, the trial provides a critical health intervention, connecting users with peer workers for harm reduction advice. This free, anonymous service allows attendees to have substances analysed for dangerous contaminants. While the program focuses on safety, the government maintains a zero-tolerance stance on drug supply.
Police will continue targeting dealers, and illicit substances remain illegal, ensuring a balance between public health and law enforcement.
