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Margaret and Gary holding hands in adjacent hospital beds while preparing for living donor kidney transplantation

Margaret's ultimate gift of love this Christmas

22 December 2025 - After 52 years of marriage, Margaret has given her husband the gift of life, undergoing surgery at the Austin Hospital to successfully donate one of her own kidneys to her husband Gary.

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CEO Jodie Geissler and Professor Anne Buist recognised during Australia Day Honours

27 January 2026 - We are proud to share that two members of the Austin community have been recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

Welcoming our 2026 medical interns to Austin Health!

6 January 2026 - This week, we are excited to welcome 65 new medical interns as they begin their journey at Austin Health.

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