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09 Feb 2021
Hub to be shut down at the end of February

The Pulse has now been live for 4 months, so it's time to shut down The Hub. 

08 Sep 2020
OPPIC is now live!

Access OPPIC, our new system for Organisational Policies, Procedures and Information for Consumers.

24 Aug 2020
#GoodVibesFromSocial

"The lady on switchboard, after I told her the reason of my call said “So how are YOU going? That must be really tough for you”. Wow! It was soo lovely that she asked how I was going before putting my call through to the Ward."

21 Sep 2020
A farewell to The Hub

Tomorrow we launch our new intranet, The Pulse. Today we farewell The Hub which has amassed over 23 million visits since it was launched in 2011. 

18 Sep 2020
Getting to know Ronald Ma

Ronald is the lead story for September in our 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Calendar 

16 Sep 2020
New 'car park' clinic for essential cardiac pacemaker checks

A 'car park clinic' to check pacemakers is the latest innovation from our Cardiology in response to the impacts of COVID-19.

15 Sep 2020
ONJ Centre staff member puts a face to the mask!

Face masks are the necessary accessory of 2020. Colleen Berry from the Radiation Therapy team at the ONJ Centre has come up way to stay safe and make sure people can recognise your face!

14 Sep 2020
Austin Health study to change practices worldwide

Research by anaesthetists and intensive care specialists at Austin has the potential to change practices that have been used around the world for more than 40 years.

11 Sep 2020
Coming soon...The Pulse!

Have a sneak peek at our new intranet which will launch later this month 

10 Sep 2020
Watch our film: On the frontline - Responding to a global pandemic

Our story is one of resilience, courage and an unwavering dedication to our patients and each other

07 Sep 2020
Austin Health Endocrinologist receives prestigious award

Professor Ego Seeman AM is a 2020 recipient of the International Osteoporosis Foundation’s prestigious President’s Award for a lifetime of contribution to the fight against osteoporosis.

04 Sep 2020
A special reunion

When former Austin Health employee of 18-years Barb Hilling fell off her bike while on the Darebin Creek Trail, theatre nurse Peter Martin was there to help

02 Sep 2020
Changing rooms. And patients!

Adapting to change during COVID is something that the team in 7 West have had to become very good at.

31 Aug 2020
Caring for our patients in the community

Caring for elderly patients in aged care homes something our InReach team does every day, and collaboration and teamwork is helping them to manage through the challenges presented by COVID-19.

31 Aug 2020
ePPIC is being replaced by OPPIC on 8 September

ePPIC will be replaced with a better and more powerful system called OPPIC (Organisational Policies, Procedures and Information for Consumers).

28 Aug 2020
It's Wear it Purple Day!

Leigh Elliott is a clinical psychologist and a fierce advocate for LGBTIQ+ youth.

25 Aug 2020
"It was great to have the support of someone who knew what I was going through"

Bone marrow transplant recipients, Greg and Alan have supported each other through their treatment

24 Aug 2020
Pathologists on the frontline

“There were days we worked around the clock to get over 1,500 COVID-19 swabs into the system and off for processing.”

21 Aug 2020
Missed our latest COVID-19 webinar?

Professor Sharon Lewin, Director Doherty Institute provided facinating insights into the research and public health response to COVID-19 nationally and globally

19 Aug 2020
"You can't see our smile with a mask on, but we can smile with our eyes."

Rosaria Groeneveld has worked as a PSA on Ward 7 East for 9 years and is now on the frontline of the pandemic 


17 Aug 2020
COVID-19 pandemic increases family violence risk

Isolation and stress are increasing risk of family violence - here's how to access support for a patient, colleague or yourself.

14 Aug 2020
Introducing the Austin Health Foundation

“We’re looking forward to raising more funds and building an even stronger culture of philanthropy and gratitude together.”

12 Aug 2020
"They're like an extended family to me."

Nardia tells of the impact our staff had as she underwent cancer treatment during the pandemic.

10 Aug 2020
You've got this! Expert tips to get you through lockdown 2.0

Our Medical Director, Mental Health, Dr Suzy Redston, has advice to support you through the current lockdown period.

10 Aug 2020
#GoodVibesFromSocial

"Thank you to all our Healthcare professionals for caring for such sick people underneath all that PPE. Take care each and every one of you."

06 Aug 2020
Good sleep more essential than ever during COVID-19

Our sleep experts on how sleep is important for immunity, as well as for managing times of increased stress.

04 Aug 2020
Telehealth hub set up as technology continues to play a key role

A new telehealth 'hub' has been set up to help care for Specialist Clinics patients as part of our COVID-19 response.

03 Aug 2020
Is your pet helping you through lockdown?

Staff share how their pets are supporting them through the pandemic 

31 Jul 2020
Staff to present "green tick" at mask distribution points

From Monday 3 August, staff will be required to show the 'green tick' on the self-screening tool when they collect their mask from distribution points at the start of each shift.

29 Jul 2020
Chalk drawings and messages support Peter through cancer treatment

Despite not being able to visit, Peter's family has found creative ways to show him their love and support.