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Victoria’s first Virtual Hospital pilot starts today

1 December 2025 - Victoria’s first Virtual Hospital – led through a partnership between Austin Health and the Royal Melbourne Hospital – has begun to take patients from today, Monday 1 December 2025. The six-month pilot will see more than 250 patients receive specialist hospital care in their own home for a range of needs, including cardiac care.

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Launching our Language Skills Badge Program

3 December 2025 - Austin Health has launched a new Language Skills Badge Program to help patients and families from culturally and linguistically diverse communities feel more supported during their healthcare experience. 

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