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Wollongong Hospital’s emergency care improved sharply in 2025, with most critical patients treated faster, though discharge delays persist.
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%.
Ambulance-to-ED transfers improved to 95.9% within 30 minutes.
Health Minister Ryan Park attributed gains to staffing, infrastructure upgrades, and new care models, including expanded short-stay beds and concierge staff.
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.
The government is expanding community-based care to reduce hospital pressure.
La atención de emergencia del Hospital de Wollongong mejoró drásticamente en 2025, con la mayoría de los pacientes críticos tratados más rápido, aunque persisten los retrasos en el alta.