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Victorian Poisons Centre (VPC) Pharmacy Manager, Madeline Heiner with Medical Director, Shaun Greene.

Early start to mushroom season prompts reminder from Austin Health experts

20 April 2026 - Austin Health is reminding Victorians to take care around wild mushrooms this autumn, with early calls already being received by the Victorian Poisons Centre (VPC) following recent rainfall.

 

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500 patients treated with world-leading cancer technology at Austin Health

22 April 2026 - Austin Health has reached a significant milestone, with 500 patients now treated using the MR-Linac at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre. 

Global renal partnership recognised with international kidney award!

8 April 2026 - Austin Health’s long standing Sister Renal Centre partnership with Dr Kariadi Hospital in Indonesia has just received international recognition, winning the 2026 Schrier Award from the International Society of Nephrology (ISN)!

Austin Health leads global breakthrough in penicillin allergy testing

2 April 2026 - Austin Health has led the world’s largest study confirming that most patients labelled allergic to penicillin are not truly allergic, unlocking access to more effective antibiotics and transforming hospital care worldwide.