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Major Cyber Breach Hits Partnered Health Clinics Across Australia, Patient Medical Records Stolen - Canberra, ACT
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A cyber attack targeting Partnered Health’s GP and skin cancer clinic network has exposed sensitive patient information, including medical records and personal details, with investigations continuing nationwide.
A major cybersecurity incident has affected Partnered Health, one of Australia’s largest networks of general practice and skin cancer clinics, after attackers gained access to sensitive patient information. The company operates dozens of clinics across Australia and confirmed that some patient data was taken during the breach.
Partnered Health became aware of the cyber attack on 23 June 2026 and has been working with government agencies, cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the incident. The company said investigations confirmed that personal information, including health information, had been accessed and removed from some clinics within its network.
The affected information may include patient names, contact details, addresses, Medicare details, private health insurance information, consultation notes, referral letters and pathology results. Partnered Health has identified multiple clinics where patient information may have been compromised, while investigations continue at additional locations.
The impacted clinics are located across several Australian regions, including parts of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and other states, affecting patients who have received healthcare services through the network. Some patients from affected clinics have started receiving notifications about the breach.
Partnered Health has engaged specialist cybersecurity teams to determine the full extent of the attack and has taken legal action to prevent stolen information from being published or misused. The company obtained an interim court order restricting the use or distribution of the accessed data.
Cybersecurity authorities, including the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and law enforcement agencies, have been notified and are assisting with the investigation. Partnered Health has also advised patients to be alert for possible scams, phishing messages or fraudulent calls that may use personal medical information to appear legitimate.
Healthcare data breaches are considered particularly serious because medical information can contain highly sensitive details that may be difficult for individuals to change once exposed. Experts recommend affected people monitor unusual account activity and avoid sharing personal information in response to unexpected messages.
The investigation into the breach remains ongoing, and Partnered Health has said further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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A major cybersecurity incident has affected Partnered Health, one of Australia’s largest networks of general practice and skin cancer clinics, after attackers gained access to sensitive patient information. The company operates dozens of clinics across Australia and confirmed that some patient data was taken during the breach.
Partnered Health became aware of the cyber attack on 23 June 2026 and has been working with government agencies, cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the incident. The company said investigations confirmed that personal information, including health information, had been accessed and removed from some clinics within its network.
The affected information may include patient names, contact details, addresses, Medicare details, private health insurance information, consultation notes, referral letters and pathology results. Partnered Health has identified multiple clinics where patient information may have been compromised, while investigations continue at additional locations.
The impacted clinics are located across several Australian regions, including parts of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and other states, affecting patients who have received healthcare services through the network. Some patients from affected clinics have started receiving notifications about the breach.
Partnered Health has engaged specialist cybersecurity teams to determine the full extent of the attack and has taken legal action to prevent stolen information from being published or misused. The company obtained an interim court order restricting the use or distribution of the accessed data.
Cybersecurity authorities, including the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and law enforcement agencies, have been notified and are assisting with the investigation. Partnered Health has also advised patients to be alert for possible scams, phishing messages or fraudulent calls that may use personal medical information to appear legitimate.
Healthcare data breaches are considered particularly serious because medical information can contain highly sensitive details that may be difficult for individuals to change once exposed. Experts recommend affected people monitor unusual account activity and avoid sharing personal information in response to unexpected messages.
The investigation into the breach remains ongoing, and Partnered Health has said further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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