May 2023
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Get to know: Snezana Velevski
#WeAreNorthern Meet Snezana Velevski, Support Services Coordinator at Broadmeadows Hospital Q: Tell us about your current role at Northern Health? A: I work as a Support Services Coordinator, looking after the Patient Services Assistants (PSAs), cleaning, linen, waste, car parking and much more. I am based at Broadmeadows Hospital but also support the PSA teams
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Sew wonderful – Busy Fingers are true change makers
National Volunteer Week 2023 is a celebration of a volunteers’ power to drive change. The Busy Fingers Auxiliary is a shining example of a group that has taken action to create positive change in our local community, one thread at a time. Fifty years ago, a chat amongst a group of women, led by Mrs
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IDAHOBIT Day: Stand together
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia, otherwise known as IDAHOBIT Day. The day is celebrated across Australia and is an opportunity to take a stand against discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people. Today, and always, we stand together with our LGBTQIA+ community and celebrate each
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We Are Northern: This is the Volunteer Services team
The Volunteers Services team at Northern Health is responsible for coordinating volunteer support across Northern Hospital Epping, Bundoora Centre, Broadmeadows Hospital and Craigieburn Centre. There are three staff members working across Northern Health; Henni Wade, Manager Volunteer Services, based at the Northern Hospital Epping, Kim Berger, Volunteer Coordinator at Broadmeadows Hospital and Craigeburn Centre and
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Real-world synergy through in-situ scenarios
Northern Health’s Simulation and Safety Unit is paving the way to build stronger multidisciplinary links that will ultimately improve patient care. Dr Kirin Channa, the recently appointed Medical Lead, In-Situ Simulation, together with Elise Sutton, Nurse Coordinator, Simulation and Safety, are keen to incorporate simulations into both operational expansion and quality improvements for policies and
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Get to know: Courtney Lowry
#WeAreNorthern As we celebrate International Nurses Day today, we meet Courtney Lowry, Director of Operations, Women’s and Children’s. Q: Today is International Nurses Day. What significance does this day have for you? A: For me, International Nurses Day is a time to take a moment to recognise the passion, dedication and contribution of, not only
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Northern Health Foundation raises over $74,000 for research
On Saturday, 6 May, Northern Health Foundation hosted its first major fundraising event since the beginning of the pandemic – The Northern Health Foundation Fundraising Gala, in the stunning Plaza Ballroom on Collins Street, Melbourne. The event showcased the incredible work being undertaken at Northern Health and highlighted the brilliance and innovation that stems from
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Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards
This morning, Northern Health virtually hosted the Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards to celebrate and acknowledge the amazing work of our staff. We had an outstanding response from our staff, with a number of nominations received across seven categories. Today’s ceremony awarded winners from 2023 Quarter 1 (January – March). Siva Sivarajah, Chief Executive, opened the