Medtronic Australia and New Zealand

27/08/2025

We’re proud to represent Medtronic at today at Parliament House in Canberra.

This year’s theme, Digital Health, shines a light on how smart technologies are driving better, more personalised, and accessible healthcare — whether in the hospital, at home, or on the go.

This event, hosted by , brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and patients to spotlight the future of healthcare in Australia.

We look forward to meaningful conversations about the future of health — and sharing how Medtronic is working to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people across the country.

📍 Mural Hall, Parliament House
📅 Wednesday, 27 August 2025
🔗 https://www.mtaa.org.au/events/medtech-hill-2025

18/08/2025

At Medtronic, science is more than a discipline — it’s the driving force behind innovation, discovery, and improving lives.

We’re proud to celebrate National Science Week (10-18 August). This year’s theme, “Science: Innovation powering our future,” resonates deeply with our Mission by recognising how science shapes the future of healthcare and the meaningful work we do every day.

As part of the celebration, we asked some of our early-career professionals and grads: "What does science mean to you in your role at Medtronic?"

👇 Hear their insights below — from the spark of curiosity to the drive for meaningful change.



Featured: Debolina Chowdhury, Caitie Phillips

11/08/2025

Medtronic Australasia is proud to be recognised as finalists in the Health Industry Hub, 2025 Catalysts for Change Awards!

These awards celebrate innovation, excellence, and impactful contributions to the healthcare industry, and we’re thrilled to be acknowledged across multiple categories:

🏆 Advancing Health Policy
🏆 Excellence in Innovation
🏆 Corporate Communications Team of the Year
🏆 Government Relations & Policy Team of the Year

This recognition highlights our commitment to driving meaningful change, advancing healthcare technology, and improving patient outcomes. A big congratulations to the incredible teams behind these achievements!

We look forward to celebrating with the industry at the Awards ceremony on 16th October.

Rozalina Sarkezians, Liz Carnabuci, Kate K., Michaela Burchell, Louise Porter, Jasmine Goldstone-Henry, Raphela Jude, Arthur Chan, Amaza Reitmeier

28/07/2025

As part of our Project 6 global volunteer initiative, 30 Medtronic employees spent the day with OzHarvest, helping prepare rescued food for people in need across Sydney. It was a powerful way to give back, and a chance to learn how small actions can create big impact.

Alongside preparing meals, our teams gained hands-on insights into reducing food waste, including clever ways to repurpose everyday scraps, like turning potato peels into delicious, crisp snacks. These lessons in sustainability and food security were just as meaningful as the meals we helped deliver.

A heartfelt thank you to our ANZ Philanthropy Committee and OzHarvest for the opportunity to live our Mission in the community.



Athena Carfax-Foster, Anna Le Huynh, Siriyakorn Chaimueangmun, Sumitha Balakrishnan, Wendy Chi, Sarah Kuhn, Liesl Birinyi-Strachan, Mikhail Okrugin, Rashmi Joglekar, Suhas R., Clara Moon, April Bingham, Riyola D'Souza, Jeff Fryer, Sarah Gammie, Amy Leavey, Elysha Cramer, Amy Johnson, Prerna Rajpal, Jason Hatvany, Garry Dow, David (DJ) Carrick, Rory Flood, Tom Hughes, Leena K.

28/07/2025

At Medtronic, we're passionate about supporting the next generation of STEM graduates and advancing careers in med tech.

Through the generous support of our ANZ Philanthropy Committee Employee Resource Group, Medtronic proudly sponsored UNSWs Forge Your Future: Materials Industry Networking Night as a Gold Sponsor. We had the opportunity to connect and share with students exploring the future of materials science, from metallurgy and ceramics to polymers and functional materials.

We’re proud of our employees Adam Jay, Elysha Cramer, and Sharon Nota for volunteering their time to share their insights and join the student Q&A panel. Events like these are an important platform for inspiring innovation and encouraging students to explore careers that change lives.

18/07/2025

At Medtronic, we believe in the power of coming together to serve something greater than ourselves.

Last week, 20 of our employees partnered with the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation as part of Project 6, our annual global volunteer initiative. Thanks to the incredible commitment of our employees, we helped prepare and serve lunch to 273 people in need, contributing to the 55,000+ individuals supported by the Foundation each month.

From kitchen preparation and guest services to offsite logistics and stocktake, every volunteer played a critical role. This day truly reflected Tenet 6 of the Medtronic Mission—to maintain good citizenship as a company and demonstrated our shared commitment to supporting local communities.

01/07/2025

The Medtronic Australia and New Zealand FY26 Kick-off Plenary brought together employees to celebrate the past fiscal year and set our sights on the exciting year to come.

We were honoured to hear from two of our inspiring patients, whose stories reminded us why we do what we do every day. We were also joined by motivational speaker Michael McQueen, who delivered an insightful keynote on mastering the art of momentum — a timely and energising message as we embark on the year ahead.

Together, these voices brought our Mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life.

Thank you to Michael McQueen and our patients for sharing your stories, and to our incredible team for your ongoing dedication. We’re proud of the impact we’ve made and even more excited for what’s to come.

Liz Carnabuci, Luke Brown, Louise Porter, Michael Blenkin, Karen Newell, Omar Sarwary, Heloise Marais, Samuel Wegg

01/07/2025

Supporting Research That Matters.

Medtronic Australasia was proud to support Research Day 2025 at Whangārei Hospital last week — a fantastic event hosted by Aotearoa Clinical Trials, celebrating collaboration, innovation, and impact in clinical research.

Bringing together researchers, GPs, pharmacists, Māori health leaders, hospital teams and community voices, the day showcased the power of partnership in creating meaningful and accessible research across Te Tai Tokerau and beyond.

It was inspiring to hear firsthand from patients, local researchers, and healthcare professionals driving change where it’s needed most. We're honoured to play a small part in supporting this important vision.

Sarah Connolly, Jayde Stevenson

30/06/2025

At Medtronic, we believe that advancing surgical care starts with empowering the next generation of surgeons. That’s why we’re proud to support initiatives like the Australasian Students Surgical Conference (ASSC).

Through our partnership with ASSC 2025, we provided future surgeons with hands-on experience, access to innovative technologies, and exposure to real-world procedures such as aortic valve replacement.

We’re thrilled to share that the Medtronic AVR station was voted the #1 skills station by delegates — receiving nearly double the votes of second place!

A huge thank you to David (DJ) Carrick, Rory Flood, Simon Jones and everyone who contributed their time and expertise. It was inspiring to see so much enthusiasm for cardiac surgery and surgical to engage with future surgical leaders at this outstanding event. We're proud of this collaboration between our surgical and cardiac surgery teams across Medtronic showcasing how valuable these events are in strengthening connections and advancing care.

Congratulations to the ASSC 2025 team for delivering a high-quality educational experience. We look forward to continuing our support for surgical education and innovation across Australasia.

06/06/2025

EmpowerME is a purpose-driven program created to address the ‘broken rung’ in career progression for women—providing them with the insights, skills, and confidence to engage fully in their careers and feel inspired in their roles at Medtronic.

Since its launch in early 2024, EmpowerME has grown into a thriving, self-sustaining initiative, championing the development of women across the organisation. With 143 participants to date, this six-month, female-exclusive program features internal and external leadership sessions, 1:1 personalised coaching, business acumen training, and powerful networking opportunities all designed to propel participants’ careers forward at Medtronic. ​

A new 10-member alumni committee, led by ASPIRE Co-Chairs Amanda Peirce and Bethany Beckitt is helping shape the future of EmpowerME. Our sincere thanks to Amanda Cruz and Kristy Edgley for their leadership in delivering and evolving EmpowerME 2025.

We also acknowledge our dedicated committee members: Sole Lozano, Jennifer Richard (Jacobs), Samantha McEntee, Katia F***j, Hannah Han, and Sarah Kuhn.

Together, we’re building a more inclusive, empowered workplace—where women can rise, lead, and thrive.

05/06/2025

At Medtronic, we’re committed to creating a positive impact—both for the planet and for the people who call it home. This World Environment day, we celebrate our partnership with Hoxton Industries as an example of our Mission in action.

Through our collaboration, we’ve provided meaningful work opportunities for 35 people with disabilities including those facing long-term unemployment. From recycling medical materials into tiles, furniture, and car parts to reducing waste, this partnership is proof that innovation and inclusion go hand in hand.

Watch the video below to witness how we’re turning medical waste into a greener future and impacting lives at the same time.

Featured: Omar Sarwary, George Boutros, Anita Ristevski, Jane Wagstaff

27/05/2025

At Medtronic, we are committed to shedding light on health challenges that often go unspoken. Incontinence affects millions of Australians1, yet it remains a topic many find difficult to discuss. Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medalist Krishna Stanton shares her experience with incontinence, highlighting the impact it had on her life and athletic career.

👉 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g6gTT_Nt

This post is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For personal medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

1. “Understanding Incontinence.” Continence Foundation of Australia, https://lnkd.in/guZPbcfj. Accessed 27 May 2025.

Incontinence is tricky to talk about, it's even harder to run with. Olympian Krishna Stanton had to give up her passion because of it, but now she's back and breaking records.