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Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne’s northern region, one of the

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- Bundoora Centre
- Craigieburn Centre

Northern Health treats patients from many different socio-economic backgrounds who are born in more than 130 different countries and speak 118 different languages. The northern community is located in one of Melbourne’s most significant growth corridors and our local population is expected to grow by 59 per cent by 2031. Our catchment includes the rapidly expanding local government areas of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Moreland. Northern Health is working hard to fulfil our vision to provide outstanding health care for our community and will continue to develop services and the pathways to services that our community needs to ensure that our patients have access to the right care, at the right time, by highly skilled health professionals.

26/07/2025

Even in the face of cancer, there is strength. There is hope. There is WellAhead.

More than a wellness program, WellAhead empowers you to thrive, not just survive. From Qigong and yoga to community choirs and senior programs, we’re here to support your journey with compassion, connection, and care.

To learn more and see the full video, visit www.nh.org.au/wellahead/

Learn why Montse finds these activities important. Discover how you or someone you love can take the first step toward a brighter, healthier future.

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25/07/2025

Today at Northern Health, we were privileged to hear from Professor Martin Curley, a globally recognised leader in digital health innovation, at the official launch of the Victorian Centre for Virtual Health Research (VCVHR).

Established to advance and scale safer, more equitable, and efficient virtual models of care, the VCVHR represents a significant step forward in the transformation of healthcare delivery.

Professor Curley’s visionary work, recognised for transforming health systems across Europe and internationally, captivated the audience with its innovative approach and global outlook.

Watch the video to hear reflections and key takeaways from attendees as they respond to his insightful and thought-provoking presentation.

24/07/2025

Northern Health is proud to celebrate the success of Dr Karen Kiang on her recent acceptance into the MacHSR (Masters in Health Services Research) Future Leaders Fellowship program. This significant achievement reflects her dedication to advancing health equity, innovation and environmental sustainability in healthcare.

“The fellowship offers protected research time, which is critical to ensure that my project is given the thought and attention that it deserves. I hope this opportunity helps me establish research independence and serves as a springboard for future projects and funding,” she said.

Currently, Dr Kiang serves not only at Northern Health through the VVED, but also as the Clinical Lead in Sustainability at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Her passion lies in addressing access and equity issues in healthcare, particularly for underserved populations, including refugee and asylum seekers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and those living in rural and low-income settings.

Read full story here: https://bit.ly/3TRBCSJ

21/07/2025

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Last Thursday, Northern Health welcomed The Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Basem Abdo MP, Federal Member for Calwell, Senator Michelle Ananda-Rajah (Senator for Victoria), and Kathleen Matthews Ward, Member for Broadmeadows in the Legislative Assembly, to Broadmeadows Hospital.

The Deputy PM and accompanying ministers and senator, met with Alan Lilly, Board Chair, Northern Health, Debra Bourne, Chief Executive, Northern Health, A/Professor Jason Cirone, Chief Allied Health Officer, and other Northern Health stakeholders, to promote the Commonwealth Prac Payments for nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work students.

During the visit, they toured Broadmeadows Surgical Centre and Unit 1 (Medical Surgical Ward), where they met with students who will benefit from the payments.

“Our Victorian nursing students are a national asset we want to grow. The paid-pracs will help retain nursing students during their studies. This is vital cost of living support, so that we don’t just attract talent, but enable these students to succeed," said Senator Ananda-Rajah.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4f01dCp

18/07/2025

Meet David Wright, Director of Nursing and Operations, Virtual Health, Northern Health.

Q. David, could I start with your coffee order, please?
A. A Strong flat white.

Q. You are the Director of Nursing and Operations. What does the job entail?
A. The Director of Operations is focused on the overall management and smooth functioning of Virtual Health, while the Director of Nursing is specifically responsible for providing nursing leadership and ensuring that nursing staff are supported to provide high-quality care.

Q. If you could describe Northern Health in a sentence, what would it be?
A. Northern Health is a forward thinking health service that's growing fast and evolving to meet the needs of the North and greater Victoria, with innovations like the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department and Victorian Virtual Specialist Consults.

Q. What has been your greatest achievement in life?
A. Without question, my kids. Poppy is four, Samuel is two, and our youngest, George, is just four weeks old.

Read full profile here: https://bit.ly/4kOp1e1

17/07/2025

From 6 to 13 July 2025, Northern Health proudly joined in celebrating the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week. This significant milestone was marked with a series of events and activities across all campuses, embracing this year’s powerful national theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” 🖤❤️💛💚💙🤍

The theme resonated deeply with staff and patients alike, honouring the legacy of past generations while highlighting the resilience and leadership of today’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.

Amongst the many activities across Northern Health, was the annual NAIDOC Week staff quiz—this year attracting an impressive 85 entries. The quiz encouraged staff to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, achievements, and the importance of culturally safe care.

We are thrilled to congratulate this year’s quiz winners:

1st Prize –Anita Joshi
2nd Prize – Thomas Swift
3rd Prize – Hayley Clark

Northern Health remains committed to acknowledging and celebrating the cultures, histories and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, not just during NAIDOC Week, but every day.

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/4eUEyaQ

16/07/2025

Earlier this month, we came together to celebrate the achievements of our dedicated nursing and midwifery graduates and preceptors at the 2024 Graduation and Preceptor Awards Ceremony.🎓

Proudly presented by the Chief Nursing Midwifery Officer, Lisa Cox, the awards recognised individuals who have demonstrated outstanding growth, compassion and professionalism throughout their clinical practice. Each recipient was nominated based on Northern Health’s core values - Safe, Kind and Together. She commended not only the award winners, but also the education teams, preceptors and programs that have supported them on their journey.💙

"Our graduates and preceptors have shown incredible dedication, collaboration and a true commitment to delivering safe and kind care, a reflection of everything we stand for at Northern Health,” says Annabel Milonas, Director of Education - Nursing and Midwifery, Northern Health.

Read full story here: http://bit.ly/3IuOdbS

15/07/2025

This week marks National Diabetes Week, and Northern Health is proud to stand alongside Diabetes Victoria in raising awareness for this year’s important message: Check today for a healthier tomorrow.

Diabetes is the fastest-growing chronic condition in Australia, with 1.5 million people currently registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS). This year’s campaign focuses on prevention, early diagnosis, and proactive care.

“Northern Health has the highest incidence in the State of Victoria, of people who are admitted to our hospital who have Diabetes. Along with Diabetes Victoria, I am encouraging all in our community to schedule a Health check with your General Practitioner today, for a Healthier tomorrow,” says Dr Suresh Varadarajan, Head of Endocrine Services, Northern Health.

Northern Health encourages all staff and community members to take action - know your risk, prioritise your health checks, and support others to do the same.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4lTHPcG

14/07/2025

Five members of the Pharmacy department’s Education and Research team from Northern Health recently attended and presented at the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) conference in Perth.

The team presented results from Northern Health projects, as well as engaged with industry experts, learnt about the latest updates, and networked with fellow health professionals.

The team showcased eight projects at the conference, highlighting pharmacy services and quality improvement initiatives within education and research.

"In the field of healthcare, learning never stops. Conferences like ANZAHPE remind us of the value of shared knowledge. Engaging with other healthcare educators from a wide range of disciplines allowed us to gain new perspectives that we can apply directly to ongoing education within our department," said Ginny Dhillion, Education Pharmacy Technician.

Read full story at: bit.ly/40jnyVz

11/07/2025

Meet Sherrilyn Ballard, Consumer Participation Coordinator at Northern Health.

𝐐. 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐧, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞?
I enjoy a pot of Tasmanian breakfast or Melbourne breakfast tea.

𝐐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
I have a fraternal twin sister, five minutes older than me. In a photo of my four sisters, no one guessed my twin the first time. Always a laugh!

𝐐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞?
NAIDOC Week event 2016: The Theme was “Songlines: the living narrative of our nation,” and the Poster title was ‘Songlines Tie All Aboriginal People Together.’
Narrun Wilip-giin (Aboriginal Support Unit) invited a local Aboriginal pre-school Bubup Wilam, to perform for NAIDOC Week. Children and their teachers sang significant songs from their Aboriginal community in the Northern Health Hospital front foyer. They were bright-eyed and excited about sharing their culture through singing and actions. To say thank you to the children, each child was gifted an Aboriginal story book from Narrun Wilip-giin.

Read full profile here: https://bit.ly/4ljQGEt

(𝘗𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥: 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘯)

10/07/2025

Visiting Hours Season 3 - Episode 5 just dropped on Spotify. In this episode we visit with Andrew Morrison, Northern Health's Aboriginal Cultural Safety and Employment Advisor.

Andrew shares on the importance of fostering a culturally safe environment within a health setting. He reveals what prompted his journey into healthcare, and why he remains so passionate in his role today.🏥💕

Take a seat in the yarning circle, lean in and lend an ear to this episode of Visiting Hours.🎧
Tune in https://bit.ly/3IlCNHk

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Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne’s northern region, one of the fastest growing communities in Australia. Our acute and sub-acute health services cover a local community of approximately 590,000 people, and we offer a range of inpatient and outpatient services to people at all stages of life across our four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping Broadmeadows Hospital Bundoora Centre Craigieburn Centre Northern Health treats patients from many different socio-economic backgrounds who are born in more than 130 different countries and speak 118 different languages.

The northern community is located in one of Melbourne’s most significant growth corridors and our local population is expected to grow by 59 percent by 2031. Our catchment includes the rapidly expanding local government areas of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Moreland. Northern Health is working hard to fulfil our vision to provide outstanding health care for our community, and will continue to develop services and pathways to services that our community needs to ensure our patients have access to the right care, at the right time, by highly skilled health professionals.