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COVID-19 Elective Surgery Update

Thursday 30 April 2020

Following the suspension of all non-urgent surgeries in Australia, the Prime Minister's announcement on 21 April 2020 that elective surgery could gradually resume has been welcomed with optimism.

All non-urgent surgeries in Australia were suspended on 25 March to assist with the national response to COVID-19.

This gradual easing of restrictions to elective surgeries has now commenced allowing Category 2 and selective Category 3 procedures to resume.  

These arrangements will be reviewed by the government on 11 May 2020 to determine if other elective surgeries and procedures can recommence thereafter.

We thank you for your ongoing support and as we continue to work together to ensure a safe environment for our patients, doctors, staff and community.

The health and wellbeing of our people is a priority to ensure we can continue to deliver ongoing essential healthcare services for our community, and remains our highest priority as we begin the return to normal practice.

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