Commonwealth funding for Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service ends June 2027
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Updated Oct 1
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What happened
The Government announced on August 31, 2026, that Commonwealth funding for the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service would cease on June 30, 2027. The funding will be transferred to another provider operating under an all-cancer model. This decision was made by a Minister on October 1, 2026, affecting the Australian service.
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Why it matters
The service currently funds 96 specialist nurses across Australia, delivering around 150,000 patient consultations annually. The move has generated strong opposition, with 96 per cent of impacted specialist nurses opposing the change, according to reports.
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Who's involved
- Anne Savagemain subject
- Albanycapital city of the State of New York, United States
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