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

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 five campuses;
- Northern Hospital Epping
- Broadmeadows Ho

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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.

This World Continence Week (15–21 June), Northern Health is helping shine a light on incontinence and raise awareness of...
17/06/2026

This World Continence Week (15–21 June), Northern Health is helping shine a light on incontinence and raise awareness of the support available for people living with bladder and bowel control issues.

The 2026 theme, "When you've got to go, we've got you – we're here to help," is an important reminder that no one has to manage continence concerns alone. Help, support and treatment are available, and seeking assistance can make a significant difference to quality of life.

Northern Health's multidisciplinary Continence Service brings together medical, nursing and allied health professionals who work across our Bundoora, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn sites, as well as outpatient clinics. The team also provides home visits where appropriate, helping people access care in the setting that best meets their needs.

Northern Health Geriatrician, Dr Jonathan Marriott, says continence issues can have a significant impact on individuals and their families, but support is available.

"Continence issues impact individuals and families in varying ways, often significantly. Embarrassment and limited awareness can contribute to a reluctance to seek help. An empathetic multidisciplinary team can work together to improve continence issues for many people, with approaches tailored to each individual's circumstances, making a real difference to lives."

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

Northern Health recently hosted a community information session to help refugee and asylum seeker communities better und...
16/06/2026

Northern Health recently hosted a community information session to help refugee and asylum seeker communities better understand and navigate Australia's healthcare system.

The session was held at Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre in Dallas and attended by 15 community members, primarily from Syria and Iraq, with one participant from Yemen. It was delivered entirely in Arabic by Northern Health bilingual clinicians and staff, including two Arabic-speaking doctors.

Throughout the session, participants gained practical knowledge about a range of healthcare services, including Medicare, general practitioners (GPs), ambulance services, Urgent Care Clinics, ED and the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED). Through real-life scenarios and interactive discussion, clinicians explained when and how to access different services and provided valuable insight into how ED triage processes work.

The session reflects the ongoing work of Northern Health's Refugee and Asylum Seekers Subcommittee and Translation and Language Services (TALS) in promoting health literacy, inclusion and equitable access to healthcare for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4osEGD8

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 – 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟔 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔Northern Health will experience a temporary disrupti...
15/06/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 – 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟔 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Northern Health will experience a temporary disruption to some outpatient diagnostic services on Tuesday 16 June 2026, due to planned industrial action.

Outpatient Imaging and Pathology Collection Services will be closed to walk ins for the day.

Emergency, Urgent Care and Inpatient services will continue be available as usual. Emergency and urgent clinical services will be prioritised during this period.

We apologise for any inconvenience and encourage community members to attend on an alternative day if they require routine outpatient imaging or pathology collection. Patients may also elect to attend other private diagnostic providers in the region, particularly if their diagnostic test needs to be done urgently on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

Thank you for your understanding.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) occurs annually on June 15 and is celebrated globally to provide an opportunity ...
15/06/2026

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) occurs annually on June 15 and is celebrated globally to provide an opportunity for communities to stand together against the abuse, mistreatment and neglect of older people.

The World Health Organisation describes elder abuse as a violation of human rights and the significant cause of illness, loss of productivity, isolation and despair. Elder abuse is a serious and prevalent health issue that has a profound impact on the psychological and physical wellbeing of victim-survivors. Victim-survivors are among our community and frequently present to our health service.

Tanya Ellis, Program Manager for Strengthening Hospital Response to Family Violence (SHRFV) Program, says, “Elder abuse is a health issue that exists in both developing and developed countries, yet it is significantly underreported. The incidence of abuse towards older people is predicted to increase as many countries experience rapidly aging populations. Elder abuse is a global issue which affects the health and human rights of millions of older people around the world.”

For support and to read the full story, click the link 👉 bit.ly/44f48CF

The Northern Health Graduate Midwifery Program is designed to support the next generation of compassionate, skilled midw...
13/06/2026

The Northern Health Graduate Midwifery Program is designed to support the next generation of compassionate, skilled midwives.

From day one, you’ll be supported by our experienced Clinical Midwifery Educators in a welcoming and collaborative environment where learning, growth and confidence are nurtured every step of the way.

As Emily shared, "To be part of a team that loves what we do as nurses. I am excited to learn and grow as a graduate nurse."

If you’re looking to build a meaningful career supporting women and families through one of life’s most important journeys, this could be your next step.🩷

Applications are now open - head to our website to apply.🔗

Northern Health has recently welcomed SimMan Critical Care as the latest addition to its simulation family. 🙌Purchased t...
11/06/2026

Northern Health has recently welcomed SimMan Critical Care as the latest addition to its simulation family. 🙌

Purchased through the NCHER Partnership, comprising La Trobe University, the University of Melbourne and Northern Health, SimMan Critical Care will provide students and staff with the opportunity to participate in high-fidelity respiratory simulations, allowing them to develop and refine both basic and advanced respiratory care skills.

Recently, a small group of clinicians representing the three partner organisations participated in a two-day training workshop delivered by Laerdal, the manufacturer of SimMan Critical Care. Participants provided overwhelmingly positive feedback on the experience.

“SimMan Critical Care provides a high-fidelity simulation experience that closely replicates real clinical conditions. For nursing students at La Trobe University, this realism supports the translation of theory into safe clinical practice. It was valuable to explore how to make the most of this excellent equipment to maximise student learning and clinical skill development,” said Loren Tong, Lecturer, La Trobe University.

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

Northern Health is delighted to congratulate Bridget Shaw, Senior Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, on being appointed ...
10/06/2026

Northern Health is delighted to congratulate Bridget Shaw, Senior Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, on being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division as part of the King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List. 🥇

This prestigious honour recognises Bridget’s significant service to physiotherapy, clinical training and advanced practice leadership, reflecting an outstanding career spanning more than 40 years.

Throughout her career, Bridget has been a driving force in advancing the physiotherapy profession through her expertise, innovation and unwavering commitment to excellence. An exceptional clinician and respected leader, she has championed new models of care, mentored generations of healthcare professionals and made a profound contribution to improving patient outcomes.

On behalf of everyone at Northern Health, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Bridget on this well-deserved honour. We are immensely proud to call her our colleague and celebrate this remarkable recognition of her dedication, leadership and lasting contribution to healthcare.

Northern Health recently welcomed Ryan Barlow, CEO of the McGrath Foundation providing an important opportunity to refle...
10/06/2026

Northern Health recently welcomed Ryan Barlow, CEO of the McGrath Foundation providing an important opportunity to reflect on the strength and impact of our ongoing partnership 💜

Together, Northern Health and the McGrath Foundation are supporting patients and families through some of the most complex and vulnerable moments in their cancer experience.

At the heart of this work are our McGrath Cancer Care Nurses, whose roles extend well beyond treatment coordination. They walk alongside patients from diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship or end-of-life care, helping them navigate uncertainty, understand their care, and feel supported throughout their experience.

"To be a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse supporting people and their families experiencing breast cancer, is to walk alongside patients from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. It’s about building trust, listening without judgement, and being a constant, familiar presence in an often overwhelming time,” said Sarah Young, McGrath Cancer Care Nurse.

Read full story at: nh.org.au/2026/06/celebrating-our-partnership-with-the-mcgrath-foundation/

Newborn 𝑰𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒍 has become the fourth generation of women in her family to be born at Kilmore, making her arrival a deepl...
09/06/2026

Newborn 𝑰𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒍 has become the fourth generation of women in her family to be born at Kilmore, making her arrival a deeply meaningful moment for her family and the local hospital community.👶🏻💗

Adding to the significance, baby Isabel was named after her great-great-grandmother, Isabel.

From great-grandmother Alison, grandmother Jenny Crump, mother Chelsea Crump, and now baby 𝑰𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒍, four generations of women have begun their life journey in the same hospital, a rare and special connection that speaks to the enduring role Kilmore plays in the local community.💞

For Chelsea, choosing to welcome her daughter at Kilmore was always close to her heart.
"Throughout my pregnancy, I kept thinking about the connection our family has with Kilmore Hospital," Chelsea shared.

"I always knew I wanted to give birth here and continue that tradition. There’s something incredibly special about knowing my daughter is part of that story too."

Read full story here: https://bit.ly/4ofsDcn

We are pleased to welcome and acknowledge the appointment and reappointment of Northern Health Board Directors, effectiv...
09/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome and acknowledge the appointment and reappointment of Northern Health Board Directors, effective 1 July 2026.

Liz Camilleri, an accomplished executive and board director with extensive experience across health, education and aged care, including CFO leadership at Epworth Healthcare and current and former board roles across the sector.

Peter Hutchinson, a highly respected health sector finance leader, with senior CFO experience across major Victorian health services and strong expertise in public health funding and governance.

We also congratulate:

Jo-Anne Mazzeo on her reappointment to the Board, continuing her valued contribution and long-standing commitment to Northern Health.

Please join us in congratulating Liz and Peter, and acknowledging Jo-Anne’s ongoing service.

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