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30 Jun 2020
Introducing Austin Health's first Aboriginal Employment Officer

Josie Quinlan will focus on attracting, retaining and developing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce

29 Jun 2020
#GoodVibesFromSocial

"I cant thank the Neurointerventional Radiologists enough for saving my life. The nursing staff @ Ward 6 West all deserve sainthoods, I think the world of you all"

29 Jun 2020
The Bizzee Bees helping patients beat isolation

The Royal Talbot's 'Bizzee Bees' initiative has brought numerous benefits to patients during lockdown.

25 Jun 2020
Specialist Clinics team step up in COVID response

Almost 6000 patients a week are having their Specialist Clinics appointments remotely as part of the response to COVID-19.

24 Jun 2020
Bolin Bolin, meeting place of the Kulin Nations

There's a rich Aboriginal history to be found just minutes away from our hospitals.

22 Jun 2020
Photographs from the frontline

Neurology nurse Ben Metherell’s photographs capture what it’s been like working on Ward 6 East during the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Jun 2020
Emergency Department flips back around to care for patients

Changes to the ED will see COVID and suspected COVID patients treated on Level 2 of the Department while non-COVID patients are cared for in the main area on Level 1.

18 Jun 2020
Men's Health Week is an important reminder to encourage all men to take care of their body and mind

“The COVID-19 pandemic has had a bad impact on people’s mental health in general and traditionally men are less likely to put their hand up for help," Dr Revindran Nair said.


17 Jun 2020
Since mid-March, 5800 clinical staff have completed our PPE training

This number tells the story of how our staff rapidly prepared for the predicted surge in coronavirus cases and how technology enabled large scale teaching and learning.

15 Jun 2020
Welcome to our new CEO, Adam Horsburgh

New CEO, Adam Horsburgh starts with Austin Health today

12 Jun 2020
Staff urged to get vaccinated against flu

About 85 per cent of staff have been vaccinated so far but Austin Health's target is 90 per cent. 

11 Jun 2020
New weblink to streamline process for visitors and patients

A new weblink has been launched to help streamline to the COVID-19 screening process at Austin Health sites for patients and visitors.

10 Jun 2020
Celebrate and support Pride Month online this June (and all year round!)

Rebekah Trachsel on what Pride Month means to her, and how to celebrate while social distancing.

09 Jun 2020
Queen's birthday recognition

ONJ Centre 'Goodwill Champion', Tottie Goldsmith, has been awarded an OAM 

05 Jun 2020
It's Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day

Raising awareness for the mental health of doctors and all health workers 

05 Jun 2020
Visitor policy updated - limits on visitor numbers remain in place

Updates have been made to our Visitor Policy but there are still restrictions to visiting hours and visitor numbers to protect everyone.

04 Jun 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen staff step into different roles

Nurse Jacqui Leverett has enjoyed working in the coronavirus call centre.

03 Jun 2020
Celebrating two remarkable Aboriginal women

To mark the end of National Reconciliation Week we’re celebrating the special connection between two remarkable Aboriginal women in our community.


02 Jun 2020
Wellness Walk Research Run 2020 cancelled

COVID-19 restrictions mean the 2020 version of the Wellness Walk Research Run won't go ahead.

01 Jun 2020
New IBD team comes together to help safeguard immunosuppressed patients

A multidisciplinary approach to managing Austin Health patients with inflammatory bowel disease is helping to address IBD risks.

01 Jun 2020
#GoodVibesFromSocial

"Our first COVID patient to leave ICU! Congratulations to all"