April 2025
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Happy 100th Birthday Peter
One often wonders what it would be like to see the world through another person’s eyes. A fresh perspective of the familiar, or a glimpse of the other side of the globe. Imagine having the chance to gain some insights from 100-year-old eyes. That’s just what the staff at Ian Brand Residential Care (IBRC) get
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Stress Awareness Month – Together, we can make a difference
April marks Stress Awareness Month 2025, a time for all of us to take charge of our wellbeing and discover effective ways to manage stress. This year’s theme, #LeadWithLove, empowers us to approach ourselves and others with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, no matter the challenges we face. At Northern Health, we recognise that stress is
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The future of safety at work: AI and digitalisation and the impact on safety
From wellbeing apps to wearable sensors, digital technologies are rapidly changing the landscape of staff safety and wellbeing. As we mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work today, 28 April, it’s a timely moment to reflect on how these innovations are being applied – and what they mean for our staff. Across the
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Anzac Day: Lest we Forget
Tomorrow is ANZAC Day. For many years, our ANZAC Service has been deeply rooted in Bundoora Centre. This year, however, marked a new chapter as we united with the residents and staff of Dianella Hostel, Kilmore District Hospital (KDH) on April 16, for our ANZAC Service. The ANZAC Address was delivered by Chief Executive Debra
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Raising awareness for Parkinson’s disease this April
April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, support those living with the disease, and highlight the importance of early detection and ongoing care. At Northern Health, we stand with our community in recognising the impact of Parkinson’s disease and reaffirm our commitment to providing compassionate, multidisciplinary care to those affected. Parkinson’s disease
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Roll up your sleeve this flu season
Northern Health staff and volunteers are now able to receive their annual influenza (flu) vaccination. As Melbourne’s cold winter months approach, now is the time for staff and volunteers to come forward, roll up their sleeves and boost their immunity with the flu vaccine. It is recommended by the Department of Health that individuals receive
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Mary Kouvas recognised for Excellence in Patient Documentation
Behind every accurate medical record is someone making sure the clinical truth is told, and at Northern Health, that someone is Mary Kouvas. Mary, our Clinical Documentation Integrity/Improvement (CDI) Coordinator, has been named Clinical Documentation Specialist of the Year at the 2025 Clinical Documentation Improvement Conference. This national recognition celebrates her extraordinary work in improving
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Honouring ANZAC Day 2025
Earlier today, the annual Northern Health ANZAC Day Service took place at Dianella Hostel, Kilmore District Hospital (KDH). For many years, this service has been deeply rooted in Bundoora Centre. This year, however, marked a new chapter as we united with the residents and staff of KDH to commemorate ANZAC Day. The MC’s were Jennifer