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Welcoming our 2026 Graduate Nurses and Midwives
On Monday, 9 February, Northern Health welcomed 32 Graduate Nurses and Midwives across four programs: Registered Nurses, Registered Nurse/Registered Midwives (Combined Program), Registered Midwives, and the Registered Nurses Care of the Older Person program. Following a three-day orientation, graduates will undertake structured programs across Epping, Bundoora and Broadmeadows, designed to support the development of clinical
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Library Lovers’ Day: A little love letter to our Library
“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” — Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights This Library Lovers’ Day (14 February), Northern Health is celebrating a place many of us already know and love – our Library. More than shelves of books, the Library is a trusted partner in learning, research, evidence-based practice,
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Painting Away to a Brighter Stay: New Mural in Children’s Ward
A new mural has been unveiled in the children’s ward at Northern Hospital Epping, bringing a burst of colour and warmth to a space that can often feel daunting for young patients and their families. The large-scale artwork, filled with vivid colours and playful imagery, has been designed to lift spirits and create a more
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Northern Health launches Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation across Victoria
Northern Health has launched Victoria’s first state-wide Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation (VPR) service, a fully virtual program that brings evidence-based pulmonary rehabilitation into people’s homes through a single, integrated digital care pathway. The shift to a virtual model, changes how pulmonary rehabilitation is delivered in Victoria, supporting more people with chronic lung disease to take an
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Celebrating Excellence in Surgical Education: Dr Krinal Mori Awarded 2025 RACS Educator of Merit
Northern Health proudly congratulates Dr Krinal Mori, FRACS, General Surgeon and Consultant at Northern Health, on being named a recipient of the 2025 Educator of Merit Award – SET Supervisor/SIMG Supervisor of the Year (Victoria) by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). The Educator of Merit Awards, an initiative of the Academy of Surgical
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Why Northern?
Northern Health has proudly been named Employer of Choice – a recognition that reflects more than policies or programs. It speaks to our people, our culture, and the everyday moments that make Northern Health a place where staff feel valued, supported and connected to purpose. Behind every award are real stories: people who chose Northern
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Finalists for the WorkSafe Health and Safety Representative of the Year Award
Northern Health is thrilled to announce that Bessie Taitoko, Psychiatric Services Officer/Health and Safety Representative – BIPU, and Owen Glassenbury, MHICAR Senior Clinician/Clinical Nurse Consultant/Health and Safety Representative – BIPU, are finalists for the 2025 WorkSafe Health and Safety Representative (HSR) of the Year Award. Bessie and Owen have gone above and beyond to make
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Northern Health stands proud at Pride March 2026
Northern Health was proud to once again stand shoulder to shoulder with the LGBTIQA+ community at this year’s vibrant Pride March in St Kilda on Sunday, 1 February. The Pride March is a much-loved highlight of the annual Midsumma Festival, which runs from 18 January to 8 February 2026. After recent years of intense summer
