2025
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Northern Imaging Victoria leads the way at RANZCR ASM 2025
Northern Imaging Victoria and Northern Health clinicians have achieved another milestone, taking centre stage at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2025, the largest radiology conference ever held in Australia and New Zealand. Hosted at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23–25 October, the event welcomed
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Treasures, Teamwork and Community Spirit: The Story of the Kilmore District Hospital Op-Shop
Since 2005, Kilmore District Hospital Op-Shop has stood as a cornerstone of community generosity, a place where second-hand treasures find new homes, friendships are formed, and every sale makes a real difference to local healthcare. The shop story began over twenty years ago, when Ian and Denise Lee decided to make good use of the
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A new home for aged care: Introducing Support at Home
The Australian Government is reforming in-home aged care to help older persons live independently at home for longer. These changes stem from the recommendations made from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and include A rights-based approach to providing care to older persons; Enhancing quality and safety standards with the Strengthened Aged
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World Menopause Month: Empowering, not overwhelming
October is World Menopause Month, a time to raise awareness and start conversations about midlife health. While menopause is a natural transition and experienced differently by every woman, the way women approach their lifestyle during these years can have a profound impact on their wellbeing – both now and in the decades to come. Dr
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Ready Steady Home: Supporting older adults to stay safe and well at home
Northern Health’s Ready Steady Home team, Rachael Walsh, Senior Physiotherapist, and Jess Viergever, Occupational Therapist, are ready to hit the road for another day of home visits. Falls are one of the leading causes of hospital presentations among older adults, often resulting in extended stays and repeat visits to the Emergency Department. The Ready Steady
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It’s a wrap! Research Week 2025
Well, Research Week has come and gone for another year. What a week! This is my third Research Week since starting at Northern Health and I have to say, each year the event seems to build on the one before. This year, we received 96 abstracts – a 23 per cent increase on 2024 –
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The Power of Doing: How OTs transform recovery at Northern Health
It’s Occupational Therapy Week across Australia, a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible work of Occupational Therapists (OTs) who empower people to live full, meaningful lives through the power of “doing.” At Northern Health, we’re proud to celebrate our dedicated OTs who are the allied health professionals helping patients every day to regain independence,
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Get to know: Andrew Grey
#WeAreNorthern Meet Andrew Grey, Team Leader, Transcultural and Language Services (TALS), Northern Health. Q: First, let’s start with your coffee order? A: I do love a good hot chocolate or jasmine tea. Q: Tell us about your journey at Northern Health. A: Since beginning my career at Northern Health in 2019 as an Administration Officer