Medtronic Australia and New Zealand

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.

17/05/2025

Do you know your blood pressure?

Today is World Hypertension Day. While high blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke and heart attack, 8 out of 10 people with this diagnosis don’t have it under control*. Is your blood pressure under control?

Speak to your doctor to get your blood pressure checked today.

*Reference: World Health Organisation, Hypertension Fact Sheet, 16 March 2023, https://bit.ly/4ms63vR

15/05/2025

Proud to share that the Medtronic Mavericks took part in the 2025 United Way Community Cup — and what an incredible day it was!

With 20 corporate teams, 197 players, and 25 volunteers, together we raised over $62,000 to support early literacy development for children in our local community.

Medtronic joined this event because we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to read, learn, and thrive. Supporting the Imagination Library and United Way’s literacy programs reflects our commitment to making a difference beyond the walls of healthcare.

A huge thank you to United Way Australia for bringing this inspiring event to life, and to all the incredible teams who took part. It was a powerful reminder that team spirit doesn’t end at the office — it can transform lives in our community.

When the business community comes together, the impact is real.

09/05/2025

Earlier this week, we opened the doors of our Sydney HQ to host Periscope Award recipients from The University of Sydney - a unique program helping researchers validate the market potential of their inventions, strengthen industry connections, and deliver solutions for some of the world’s biggest challenges.

We also had the pleasure of welcoming students from Plumpton High School as part of our STEM outreach efforts, supporting early engagement with careers in science, technology, and healthcare.

The session explored key areas in MedTech — from healthcare economics and regulatory pathways to strategic marketing and career tips for breaking into the industry. A huge thank you to our expert speakers Natalie Lawandi, Mahesh Datar, Carmel Sandiego and Cat Hon, for sharing their insights, experiences, and passion for innovation.

We’re proud to support and inspire the next generation of leaders in healthcare technology.

10/04/2025

On World Parkinson’s Day let’s combine our efforts to raise awareness for this disease affecting millions of people worldwide.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4cpHF9j

At Medtronic, we are committed to innovating new technologies, advancing neurological care and improving patients' quality of life.

If you are a healthcare professional, please see our therapy options here: https://bit.ly/4lrNbfP

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16/02/2025

Are you or a loved one experiencing any of these symptoms?

Sometimes they are a sign of an underlying health condition, like aortic stenosis. One in eight people over the age of 75 will develop Heart Valve Disease, such as aortic stenosis¹. After developing symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, the average survival is two years without treatment².

Listen to your heart. Join us for a FREE heart check at Victorian Heart Hospital this Tuesday 18th February 2025 🩺❤️

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hC1mwH



1. Osnabrugge RL, Mylotte D, Head SJ et al (2013), ‘Aortic Stenosis in the elderly: disease prevalence and number of candidates for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a meta-analysis and modelling study’, J Am Coll Cardiol, 62(11):1002-12
2. Lester SJ, et al. Chest. 1998 ;113 :1109-1114