2023
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Get to know: Kerrin Camen
#WeAreNorthern Meet Kerrin Camen, Clinical Nurse Specialist, GOT. Kerrin celebrated an amazing 40 years of dedicated service at Northern Health. Today, we deep dive into her career which spans four decades. Q: What is your coffee order? A: I actually don’t drink coffee but l drink weak black tea and will until the cows come
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Bushfire Season has arrived
Summer has arrived in Victoria, which also means the arrival of bushfire season. Australia has experienced record-breaking dry conditions and warmer than average temperatures during early spring, with hot and dry conditions expected to persist into the new year for many locations. Abundant vegetation growth supported by previous La Niña rainfall will continue to dry
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And the winners are… Christmas Decorating Competition 2023
One of the very important jobs that members of the Executive team do at this time of the year is to judge the Christmas Decorating Competition. Inundated with entries and enthusiasm, the judging road trip, consisting of Michelle Fenwick, Basil Ireland, Pina Di Donato, with special appearances by Debra Bourne, Jason Cirone, Belinda Scott and
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Northern Health Social Media Wrap-Up: Celebrating the Best Moments of 2023!
As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared with our vibrant online community. From heart-warming stories to health tips, memorable visits from prominent figures and outstanding achievements by our Northern Health staff, let’s relive the best-performing social media posts that
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Orbiting Santa’s Sleigh: ISS delivers Christmas gifts to little patients at the Children’s Ward
For the sixth consecutive year, ISS Facility Services has spread Christmas magic and joy to the Children’s Ward, generously presenting gifts donated by our local community. Snez Poposka, Facilities Service Manager at ISS, initiated the Christmas Appeal in 2017 with the aim of bringing smiles to children’s faces during their hospital stay throughout the Christmas
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MACH Track Fellowship success
Eleanor Johnson, Research Midwife at Northern Health, was selected for a prestigious MACH Track fellowship. She is one of only eight innovators who have been given this honour, which will allow her to combine postgraduate research training and clinical work. MACH Track is a structured, mentored and fully funded career development program created for exceptional
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Celebrating years of service at Northern Health
This morning, Northern Health virtually hosted the annual Length of Service Awards for 2023. More than 470 staff were recognised for achieving between 10 and 50 years of service, with many of our staff providing service since the days of PANCH. Combined, these staff have contributed to more than 6,600 years of service to Northern
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Get to know: Carolyn Baker
#WeAreNorthern Meet Carolyn Baker, Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Northern Health. Q: Carolyn, could I start with your coffee order please? What a great, quintessentially Melbourne question. I will start with an espresso please then follow up with a flat white thank you. Q: Tell us about your new role at Northern Health. I’m the Chief