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flag Wollongong Hospital’s emergency care improved sharply in 2025, with most critical patients treated faster, though discharge delays persist.

flag Wollongong Hospital’s emergency department saw major improvements in 2025, with 86.3% of life-threatening patients treated within 10 minutes—up from 27.2% in 2024—while urgent care on-time treatment rose to 82% from 20.8%. flag Ambulance-to-ED transfers improved to 95.9% within 30 minutes. flag Health Minister Ryan Park attributed gains to staffing, infrastructure upgrades, and new care models, including expanded short-stay beds and concierge staff. flag Despite progress, delays in patient discharges for aged care and NDIS placements continue to strain the system, with some patients waiting over 30 hours for surgery. flag The government is expanding community-based care to reduce hospital pressure.

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