December 2024

2025 is a year brimming with potential and possibilities, where dreams will be realised and new frontiers will be conquered. But as we look to the future, we can’t forget the year that was. The year that tested our resolve and set the stage for the extraordinary journey ahead. Here’s what our executives had to say about the year that shaped us: “2024 has been a year full of both challenges and incredible achievements by the team we have here at Northern Health. We had eight finalists at the Victorian Health care awards; however, we had many more applications that…

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As 2024 draws to a close, Northern Health Foundation reflects on a year of remarkable achievements and dedication to enhancing healthcare in Melbourne’s north. As the philanthropic arm of Northern Health, the Foundation’s mission to support the hospital and its surrounding communities has translated into impactful initiatives, innovative programs, and a renewed commitment to community well-being. This year, the Foundation’s fundraising initiatives reached new heights, with its gala event raising over $130,000 for Cancer Services at Northern Health, bringing the Foundation one step closer to achieving its vision of building a cancer wellness centre here in the north. This will…

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#WeAreNorthern Meet Mary Mackie-Low, Emergency Mental Health Team Leader. Q: Firstly, what is your coffee order? A: Large flat white, weak but very hot. Q: Tell me about your role? A: There are variety of components to the Emergency Mental Health, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Northern Police Ambulance Clinician Emergency Response Team Leader. Supporting the EMH Program Manager, empowering, supporting, providing governance and supervision for the EMH multidisciplinary team. Liaising and supporting the ED, wider hospital staff, and hospital flow. Facilitating referrals from the community, ED arrivals from the forensic systems and assessments in the ED. Providing weekly education with Mental…

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As we look back and reflect on our accomplishments of the past year, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your valued contributions. Thank you for everything you do each and every day, to take care of both our patients and one another. It takes each and every one of us for Northern Health to thrive. This year has been one of change. We farewelled our former Chief Executive, Siva Sivarajah, as he stepped up to a departmental role. We are proud that he was chosen to lead in this…

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Northern Health staff embraced the festive spirit throughout December, celebrating the holiday season with a variety of fun and engaging activities. The festivities kicked off with the much-anticipated annual Christmas BBQs held across all Northern Health sites. These events provided a wonderful opportunity for staff to come together, reflect on another year of dedicated care to our northern community, and share in the holiday cheer. In addition, the Northern Health Community Choir delighted everyone with joyful Christmas carols at each BBQ, getting staff into the merry mood. Santa from Pacific Epping made a special visit to our Children’s and Maternity…

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#WeAreNorthern Meet Cliff Wiltshire, Digital Training Manager, Northern Health. Q: Firstly, what is your coffee order? A: Large soy cappuccino, extra hot.   Q: Tell us about your role at Northern Health? A: As the Digital Health Training Manager, my role is to coordinate the delivery of training, clinical applications and devices to Northern Health staff across all campuses. Our main focus is on training staff on the use of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) as part of business-as-usual, which we will continue to support in 2025, as we introduce Kilmore District Health to the application. My team has recently…

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Soft toys, colouring books, puzzles, and games, all wrapped in vibrant, festive paper, showcasing the incredible kindness and generosity of the community, were recently delivered by ISS Facilities Services, to the Children’s Ward at Northern Hospital Epping. These delightful gifts brought smiles not only to the children but also to their families, spreading joy and Christmas cheer. This year for the first time, presents will also be shared with children under the Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) program. The FaPMI program has over 200 consumer parents. Snezana Poposka – Facility Services Manager, started the Christmas Appeal in…

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On Friday, 6 December 2024, Northern Health hosted its annual Volunteer Christmas Party to honour the incredible contributions of its dedicated volunteers. The festive event took place at Casa D’Abruzzo Club in Epping, bringing together over 120 volunteers from across Northern Health’s campuses. The afternoon was filled with laughter, music, and gratitude as Northern Health leaders expressed their heartfelt thanks to the volunteers who tirelessly dedicate their time and energy to supporting patients and staff. Pina Di Donato, Executive Director Public Affairs and Foundation, praised the volunteers, saying, “Our volunteers and consumer advisors are the backbone of Northern Health and…

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