With demand for healthcare rising amongst a growing, ageing population, Bupa has welcomed several key measures in the 2026–27 Federal Budget that will help strengthen Australia's health system, improve access to affordable care, and support better outcomes for patients.
Bupa APAC CEO, Nick Stone said investing in prevention, early intervention and community-based care is key to building a health system that is more accessible, affordable and sustainable.
"We're at an inflection point in healthcare which means it's time to build on this momentum through further customer-centred reform to deliver a genuinely sustainable and affordable health system for all Australians," Mr Stone said.
"Making Medicare Urgent Care Clinics a permanent part of our system, alongside additional investment in aged care, are all important steps in the right direction. The investments in public and primary care, dental care, and mental health will help protect and safeguard our health system so that it can better support the growing health and wellbeing needs of Australians.
"But, to future proof our world-class health system for generations to come, we need to recognise that we have to invest in both the public and private systems so they can work seamlessly together."
