2025
-
Get to know: Trisha Abbey
#WeAreNorthern Meet Trisha Abbey, Health Information Officer (HIS) Ward Clerk Manager, Northern Health. Q: First, let’s start with your coffee order.  A: Skinny hot chocolate extra hot- I’ve never drank a coffee in my life!  Q: Tell us about your journey at Northern Health. A: I began my career with Northern Health in
-
Annual General Meeting showcases community impact
Northern Health has marked a year of expansion and innovation at its Annual General Meeting, held earlier today. Board Chair Adjunct Professor Alan Lilly, presiding over his first Annual General Meeting, paid tribute to former chair Jennifer Williams AM and outgoing board members Phillip Bain, Dr Sherene Devanesan AM, and Linda Rubenstein. He highlighted the
-
Joint Replacement Digital Care Pathway
Northern Health has commenced an exciting new initiative, the Joint Replacement Digital Care Pathway (DCP), designed to support people preparing for hip and knee replacement surgery. Developed through the MyHealth@Northern app and funded through the Transport and Accident Commission’s Value-Based Healthcare Program, the pathway brings together trusted education, recovery information, and guidance in one accessible
-
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. This worldwide initiative begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November) and concludes on Human Rights Day (10 December). The United Nations defines violence against women as “any act of
-
Mernda Community Hospital officially opens its doors
Today, 24 November, marks an important milestone for the people of Mernda and surrounding suburbs, with the Mernda Community Hospital officially welcoming its first patients. The new facility is a major step forward in delivering more health services, closer to home. It will ease pressure on nearby major hospitals, including Northern Hospital Epping, while giving
-
Get to know: Susan Abdel-Sayed
#WeAreNorthern Meet Susan Abdel-Sayed, Assessor/Registered Nurse, DH-Northern Health-ACA-Northern Metro, Bundoora Centre, Northern Health. Q: First, let’s start with your coffee order! A: I don’t drink coffee! I usually get my caffeine fix from a Diet Coke, and occasionally I’ll have a hot chocolate. Q: Tell us about your journey at Northern Health. A: I started
-
Stepping Into Research (SIR) Program
The Stepping Into Research (SIR) program has once again brought together allied health clinicians from across Northern Health for 12 weeks of learning, inquiry and collaborative research. Designed to introduce clinicians to the process of conducting and writing a systematic review, the program continues to strengthen our culture of evidence-based practice and professional growth across
-
Northern Health Aged Care Assessment: Supporting older people in the community
The DH – Northern Health – ACA – Northern Metro team is proud to be at the forefront of major reforms in aged care, ensuring older Australians and their families are supported with compassion, expertise, and clarity during this time of transition. Our Team Commitment At Northern Health ACA, our dedicated multi-disciplinary team of clinicians