Austin Health

Austin Health Austin Health is the major provider of health services, health professional education and research in the northeast of Melbourne.
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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research in the northeast of Melbourne. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation. Austin Health comprises Austin Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre.

☘️ We found the pot of gold… and his name is Owen!Pure Irish and volunteering with us since 2008, Owen spends his time p...
17/03/2026

☘️ We found the pot of gold… and his name is Owen!

Pure Irish and volunteering with us since 2008, Owen spends his time providing companionship to our Day Oncology patients each week. And once a year, he goes the extra mile to spread a little Irish joy for St Patrick’s Day!

He even had some festive company, with Lort Smith Pet Therapy dog Molly stopping by in a very stylish green tutu. 🐾

That Irish charm must be working, because we’re feeling pretty lucky to have volunteers like Owen (and Molly) 💚

We’re building a new and improved Austin Health website, and we’d love your help!We’re looking for people to take part i...
17/03/2026

We’re building a new and improved Austin Health website, and we’d love your help!

We’re looking for people to take part in a short online usability testing session (up to 1 hour) and share their feedback.

📅 Sessions available from 23 March to 2 April
💻 Online, at a time that suits you
🎁 If you’re selected to participate, you’ll receive a $100 gift card to thank you for your time.

If you’d like to be involved, please register your interest here: bit.ly/4rzaTIM

Charity Wills Week is here.From 16–30 March, Australians can write their Will online for free through Austin Health as p...
16/03/2026

Charity Wills Week is here.

From 16–30 March, Australians can write their Will online for free through Austin Health as part of Charity Wills Week.

Writing a Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect the people you love and ensure your wishes are respected.

Through our partner Safewill, you can create a legally valid Will online in around 20 minutes, at no cost.

After providing for loved ones, some supporters also choose to leave a gift in their Will to Austin Health, helping ensure future patients receive life-changing care.

There is no obligation to include a gift.

🔗 Start your free Will today: bit.ly/4sfCPCY

Former Collingwood footballer Neville Shaw is recovering after a life-threatening strep infection sent him into septic s...
10/03/2026

Former Collingwood footballer Neville Shaw is recovering after a life-threatening strep infection sent him into septic shock and multiple organ failure.

What began as an infection in his elbow rapidly spread through his bloodstream, leaving him critically unwell and requiring emergency surgery and intensive care.

“This was one of the most severe joint infections I have encountered. Neville was critically unwell and very fortunate to survive,” said Dr Rahul Costa-Pinto, ICU Specialist.

After 10 days in ICU at Austin Health, Neville is now on the road to recovery thanks to the rapid response of multiple specialist teams.

Read the full story: bit.ly/40Gzq3X

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜 We gathered this week to celebrate the many inspirational women among us at Austin He...
08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜

We gathered this week to celebrate the many inspirational women among us at Austin Health with our annual International Women’s Day Awards, recognising 77 nominees and eight Inspirational Women award recipients.

We caught up with award recipient A/Prof Simone Taylor to reflect on her career and what receiving this recognition meant to her > bit.ly/4beYvb4

06/03/2026

Applications close 5pm Thursday 19 March ‼️

Some of the world’s most impactful Alzheimer’s disease research happens quietly behind the scenes at Austin Health. 🧠Our...
06/03/2026

Some of the world’s most impactful Alzheimer’s disease research happens quietly behind the scenes at Austin Health. 🧠

Our molecular imaging team, led by Professor Christopher Rowe, is the largest contributor of Alzheimer’s brain imaging data in the world, supporting research and drug trials across the globe - and helping change how dementia is diagnosed and treated.

With advanced PET imaging, researchers can now see the disease in living brains, something that wasn’t possible just a few decades ago.

Today, a small, highly specialised team at Austin Health completes around 1,000 scans each year, contributing to global studies and the development of emerging blood tests for earlier diagnosis.

Read more: bit.ly/46HIgBK

Before they were doctors, professors and directors… they were just kids with big dreams. 🥹Today, they lead teams, guide ...
04/03/2026

Before they were doctors, professors and directors… they were just kids with big dreams. 🥹

Today, they lead teams, guide care and support patients through some of life’s most important moments.

And we’re pretty glad they grew up to be exactly who they are!

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’ve welcomed a new FibroScan to Austin Health. This advanced technology is ...
03/03/2026

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’ve welcomed a new FibroScan to Austin Health. This advanced technology is already helping our clinicians detect liver disease earlier and provide timely care.

Thank you for making this possible. Look out for our Autumn edition of Vitality in the coming weeks to learn more 💜

For Colac resident Janet, Victoria’s Virtual Hospital pilot program, being delivered by Austin Health and The Royal Melb...
25/02/2026

For Colac resident Janet, Victoria’s Virtual Hospital pilot program, being delivered by Austin Health and The Royal Melbourne Hospital, meant she could receive hospital level care and access to specialists from the comfort of her home.

Janet lives over two and a half hours from Melbourne. For years, travelling for appointments had been exhausting and difficult. But through the Virtual Hospital, the specialists came to her, virtually.

Read Janet’s story here: bit.ly/4aRcrb2

23/02/2026

From Heidelberg to Hollywood 🥹🎬

When medical drama ‘The Pitt’ mentioned PEN-FAST, we almost fell off our seats.

Developed largely right here at Austin Health and led by Professor Jason Trubiano, PEN-FAST is a simple bedside tool that helps clinicians assess whether someone is likely to have a true penicillin allergy.

What started in Heidelberg is now making prime-time cameos - and helping change practice around the globe.

Not a bad journey for a home-grown innovation!

Mental Health Nurses’ Day 💜Today is a chance to recognise and thank our incredible mental health nurses at Austin Health...
20/02/2026

Mental Health Nurses’ Day 💜

Today is a chance to recognise and thank our incredible mental health nurses at Austin Health.

Their work is not easy. Every day, they support people through some of the most challenging and vulnerable moments in their lives, offering care, compassion, dignity and hope when it is needed most.

We are incredibly proud of our mental health nurses and deeply grateful for everything they do for our patients, our community and each other.

On behalf of everyone, thank you for all that you do. 👏

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research in the northeast of Melbourne. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation. Austin Health comprises Austin Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre.