2026
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Global partnership in action: Northern Health hosts Taiwan healthcare leaders
Northern Health was proud to host a distinguished international delegation from the Taiwan Regional Hospital Association (TRHA) on Tuesday, 28 April, in a visit that highlighted the importance of global collaboration in shaping the future of healthcare. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Executive Director of Public Affairs & Foundation, Pina Di Donato and A/Prof
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International Day of the Midwife
Midwives are the heroes of millions of stories. International Day of the Midwife is celebrated annually on 5 May. Established in 1992 by the International Confederation of Midwives, the day celebrates and raises awareness about the midwifery profession. To mark the occasion, we’re sharing the reflections of Jamie Jordan, Registered Midwife at Kilmore District Hospital.
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Get to know: David Hattam
As we celebrate Patient Experience Week at Northern Health, we had the pleasure of speaking with David Hattam, Consumer Representative for Standard 6. Drawing on his own lived experiences as a patient, David offers a powerful and thoughtful perspective on what truly matters in healthcare. His journey, from receiving care during some of life’s most
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Accreditation at Northern Health
Northern Health’s Accreditation Survey has been officially announced for 4 – 8 May 2026. The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards set the standard of care in our hospitals and services. The NSQHS Standards provide a nationally consistent statement of the level of care consumers can expect from Health Service organisations. The primary
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Celebrating the Backbone of Our Hospital: Administrative Professionals Day
On Administrative Professionals Day, we celebrate the professionals who make patient care possible – often quietly, and always with impact. Did you know that 13 per cent of the Northern Health workforce works in administrative roles? These roles are diverse, highly skilled, and essential. While they may differ in function, they all share one thing
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Get to know: Rolando Mendoza
#WeAreNorthern Meet Rolando Mendoza, Maintenance Team Leader, Engineering and Building Services, Bundoora Centre. Q: First, let’s start with your coffee order? A: A good latte! Q: Tell us about your journey at Northern Health. A: My journey at Northern Health began in 2010 when I first joined as a handyman. From the very beginning, I
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Kilmore District Hospital ANZAC Service
Kilmore District Hospital was a place of collective reflection this morning, as staff, residents, students and members of the wider community gathered for the annual ANZAC Service — a powerful reminder of the role remembrance plays in bringing people together. The service was led by members of Northern Health’s Public Affairs team and was shaped
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Launching the CARE Fellowship at Northern Health
At Northern Health, great care starts with curiosity. In 2026, that curiosity takes shape through the launch of the inaugural Clinical Audit for Research and Evidence (CARE) Fellowship, commencing this April. Developed in response to growing interest across allied health in undertaking audits as part of quality improvement, the program supports clinicians to ask the