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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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Meet the team behind the data
20 August 2026 - Meet our Health Information Services (HIS) team! The team of around 100 staff works across Austin Health's sites and bring together the Medical Record Department, Freedom of Information, Transcription and Corporate Records team, Clinical Coding Services and the Data Submissions team.
ResearchFest 2026 showcases the future of research at Austin Health
14 August 2026 - ResearchFest 2026 has wrapped up after two inspiring days of discussion, collaboration and celebration, bringing together researchers, clinicians, consumer partners and staff from across Austin Health to explore this year's theme, 'The future of research'.
Strong. Skilled. Specialised: Celebrating Cancer Nurses Day 2026
13 August 2026 - Every day, cancer nurses provide expert care, compassionate support and specialist knowledge to patients and their families. On Cancer Nurses Day, we are celebrating the incredible contribution cancer nurses make across our services and recognising the vital role they play in improving outcomes and experiences for people affected by cancer.
Celebrating 30 years of the VRSS
12 August 2026 - The Victorian Respiratory Support Service (VRSS) is celebrating 30 years as a statewide service caring for people with complex respiratory conditions.
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.