2025
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Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre
The Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has received $35m of federal funding through Round 25 of the CRC grants. The Care Economy CRC is a $129 million partnership of 60 organisations across Australia, including Northern Health, collaborating on care technology, data solutions, and workforce initiatives. The consortium aims to develop and implement innovative solutions
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Construction begins on the Ambulatory Care Centre
Construction has started on the first stage of the Northern Hospital Redevelopment Project (NHRP). Stage one of the project includes the Ambulatory Care Centre (ACC) – a new four-storey standalone building to provide a dedicated space for outpatient and ambulatory services, clinical care and hospital administration. This will create a central hub to support the
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International Nurses Day: Our Nurses. Our Future.
Nurses are at the heart of our health system – caring for lives, families, and communities every day. Today, 12 May, Northern Health proudly celebrates International Nurses Day. In line with this year’s theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies,” we’re sharing reflections from our very own Ann Dewey, Nurse Practitioner with our
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Get to know: Nicole Psaila
#WeAreNorthern This week, Northern Health is celebrating International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day. Today, we share the thoughts of Nicole Psaila, Postgraduate Program Coordinator – Nursing & Midwifery and Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator, Nursing and Midwifery Education Unit, Northern Health. Q: What is your coffee order? Skinny latte or maybe a
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Kilmore District Hospital hosts its annual candlelight vigil to honour victims of domestic abuse
“Let me take a small step, to get the help I need. It must be out there, let me plant the first seed” – Sue Ellson. Last night, under a quiet evening sky at Kilmore District Hospital’s Rose Garden, the glow of candlelight brought warmth and reflection as the local community gathered to remember the
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VVSC wins Innovation Value-Based Health Care Award
On Friday 2 May, Northern Health’s Victorian Virtual Specialist Consults (VVSC) leadership team was delighted to receive the Value-Based Healthcare Award (VBHC) for Innovation at the 2025 VBHC Congress. Chosen amongst 80 nominations across the country, the award recognises VVSC’s transformative approach to improving access to specialist expertise across the state. VBHC aims to improve
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Northern Health shines at the Australian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting
Northern Health was proudly represented at this year’s Australian Pain Society (APS) Annual Scientific Meeting, held in Melbourne in April. The event brought together clinicians, researchers and celebrated speakers from across the country and internationally to explore the latest in pain management and research. Northern Health played a key role in shaping the conversation. Our
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International Day of the Midwife: Critical in Every Crisis
Midwives are the heroes of millions of stories. Today, 5 May, Northern Health is celebrating the International Day of the Midwife. To mark the occasion, we’re sharing the thoughts of our very own Seda Kiroglu, Midwifery Unit Manager for Maternity, Birthing Support, Maternity in the Home, and Specialist Breastfeeding Services. Q: What does International