Health
The Minns Labor Government has announced a $4.3 million commitment to continue drug checking services at selected NSW music festivals from October this year, following a successful 12 month trial and independent evaluation.
Health
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on a key election commitment with the next and most comprehensive tranche of gaming reforms, giving people and families stronger protections against gambling harm and putting tougher rules around the way gambling is promoted and marketed.
Health
People experiencing a mental health emergency will soon be connected to more appropriate, health-led support in their communities under a new health-led response model backed by more than $270 million in NSW Government funding over 10 years.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
27 July 2026
The NSW Government is urging people across NSW to register as organ and tissue donors and talk to their families about their decision this DonateLife Week, which runs until Sunday 2 August.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
26 July 2026
The Minns Labor Government is commissioning independent research to look at how to better protect the counselling records of sexual assault victim-survivors in the criminal justice system.
Health
Construction is underway to deliver enhanced and expanded antenatal facilities at Canterbury Hospital, marking a major milestone in delivering the largest upgrade to the hospital in over 26 years.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
13 July 2026
The NSW Government has today approved the appointment of Hannah Damkar as the state's first independent Victims of Crime Commissioner, with the appointment to be formally made by the NSW Governor.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
10 July 2026
The Minns Labor Government has established a taskforce to advise on ways to enhance the safety for staff, patients, and visitors across the NSW public health system.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
29 June 2026
Up to 2,500 people will be able to access free GP consultations for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), potentially saving up to $1,500 a year in out-of-pocket costs and making essential healthcare more accessible through a $1.5 million investment from the Minns Labor Government.
Health
MEDIA RELEASE
25 June 2026
The Minns Labor Government will today introduce legislation to Parliament to create a more commonsense system for drivers who use lawfully prescribed medicinal cannabis, while ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect.