Virtus Health joins APHA

THE Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) is pleased to announce that Virtus Health Specialist Day Hospitals has joined the Association's growing membership, further strengthening the voice of Australia's private hospital sector.

Virtus Health operates nine specialist day hospitals across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland, specialising in reproductive and fertility technology, gastroenterology, and dental, alongside a broad range of other medical specialties. Facilities include:

• Alexandria Specialist Day Hospital, Alexandria NSW
• City West Specialist Day Hospital, Westmead NSW
• Liverpool Procedure Centre, Liverpool NSW
• North Shore Specialist Day Hospital, Greenwich NSW
• Melbourne IVF Procedure Centre, Melbourne VIC
• Hobart Specialist Day Hospital, Hobart TAS
• Mackay Specialist Day Hospital, Mackay QLD
• Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital, Brisbane QLD
• Martin Place Procedure Centre, Sydney NSW (Opening June 2026)

Lyndie Driver-Smith, General Manager of Virtus Health, said joining APHA aligns with the organisation's strategic priorities.

"Joining the Australian Private Hospitals Association reflects our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care for the communities we serve. By working alongside other leading private hospitals across the country, we can contribute to important conversations about patient safety, clinical excellence and improving access to healthcare.

"We are also committed to being proactive in participating in the APHA's many Committees, Taskforces and Working Groups to help preserve and build resilience in the Australian private health and hospital landscape."

APHA CEO Brett Heffernan said the addition of Virtus Health reflects the continued strength and diversity of the private hospital sector.

"We are grateful for the support of Virtus Health and the faith all our members place in the Association," he said. "Virtus Health joins the APHA at a critical time. As the sector continues to evolve, it is critical that we work together to ensure a sustainable and resilient private health system.

"It is well-established that the viability of the sector is on a knife-edge. Only by pulling together to take the case for reform to governments, as well as drawing public attention to the issues confronting healthcare delivery, can we push through the current difficulties.

"The 12.8 million Australians with private hospital cover expect value and quality for their hard-earned premiums. We are determined to ensure they continue to get it."

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