2026
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Community mental health redesign through the lens of the consumers and carers
What do consumers and carers need from their mental health services to make their lives better? This is one of the questions we’re always asking as we work towards building stronger relationships and improving outcomes for everyone that accesses our services. In line with the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health system
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All about skin cancer with Dr Katie-Beth Webster, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Northern Health
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australia, a country with one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world due to its sunny climate and outdoor lifestyle. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the leading cause of skin cancer, but genetics, immune health, and other
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Welcoming our 2026 Interns to Northern Health
Northern Health welcomed 60 new interns at its 2026 Intern Orientation, held from Monday 5 to Friday 9 January. Many joined us from the Northern Clinical School, alongside others from metropolitan, regional and interstate clinical schools. The week commenced with a welcome from Chief Medical Officer Professor Prahlad Ho and Director Northern Doctors Education Dr
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Northern Health Secures Shepherd Foundation Grant to Advance Antenatal Vaccination Equity
Northern Health has been awarded a $50,000 Shepherd Foundation grant to support a groundbreaking project aimed at increasing antenatal vaccination uptake among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Led by Dr Dorothy Ling (Infectious Diseases Physician and Co-Medical Lead, Infection Prevention & Surveillance) and Barsha Baral (Manager, Infection Prevention Services), the study will explore barriers
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Visiting Hours Season 3 Recap
Great Scott! it’s time to charge the flux capacitor, set the time circuits back to the start of 2025 and enjoy all the episodes of Visiting Hours Season 3. Sure, we may not have hoverboards yet, but we did explore some interesting themes and programs on the podcast, which is listened to in over 75
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Northern Health leaders share their pride and vision for 2026
As Northern Health steps confidently into a new year, our Executive team has taken a moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead. We asked them two simple but powerful questions: “What accomplishment from 2025 makes you most proud?” and “What’s one change or improvement you’re committed to driving in 2026?” Their answers paint a picture