New Technology Program
The New Technology Program supports the introduction, monitoring, evaluation and dissemination of selected new health technology into and across the Victorian public health system.
Funding of new health technology is informed by a range of decision making processes and mechanisms, including:
- VPACT
- HealthPACT
- Service Planning
- Medical Equipment Asset Management Framework
- Targeted Equipment Program
- Health service Technology and Clinical Practice (TCP) committees
- Relevant program areas across the department.
2011-12 annual submission round
The department is currently finalising agreements with successful applicants.
2012-13 NTP Annual Funding Round
The call for Full Submissions is NOW CLOSED.
| Timelines | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) | Monday 12 September 2011 |
| Deadline for EOI | Monday 3 October 2011 |
| VPACT short-listing of EOIs | Tuesday 11 October 2011 |
| Call for Full Submission | Tuesday 29 November 2011 |
| Deadline for Full Submission | Tuesday 7 February 2012 |
| VPACT consideration of Full Submissions | March 2012 |
| Departmental endorsement of VPACT funding recommendations | April 2012 |
| Implementation discussion and funding finalised | April - June 2012 |
| Funding and implementation commences | 1 July 2012 |
Enquiries
Enquiries about the New Technology Program can be directed to:
Ms Suzanne Byers, phone (03) 9096 1410 or email suzanne.byers@health.vic.gov.au, or to
Dr Paul Fennessy, phone (03) 9096 2142 or email paul.fennessy@health.vic.gov.au.

