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Austin Health ICU patient Robert with Lort Smith Pet Therapy dog Molly

A paw-sitive first for ICU: Pet Therapy brings comfort to critically ill patients

4 August 2026 - Last week, Austin Health marked a significant milestone with its first-ever Pet Therapy visit in ICU, bringing comfort and connection to patient Robert and his aunt, Leonie.

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New fellowships to support the next generation of clinician-scientists

11 August 2026 - Austin Health and the University of Melbourne are proud to announce the inaugural recipients of three Early Career Research Fellowships, a landmark joint initiative designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and leadership in clinical and scientific research.

Virtual Hospital gets patients home to their four-legged friends sooner

7 August 2026 - After a short stay in Austin Hospital, Victoria's Virtual Hospital helped patient, Rowan, get back to the comfort of his own home while under close supervision from healthcare professionals.