Austin Health in Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Austin Health

Locality: Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9496 5000

Address: 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg 3084 Heidelberg, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.austin.org.au

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25.01.2022 Happy Allied Health Professions Day! Did you know that we have over 1000 Allied Health professionals at Austin Health? Some Allied Health roles like occupational therapists and physiotherapists are familiar to many people, but there are many more roles such as radiographers, orthotists, podiatrists, pharmacists, orthoptists and speech pathologists that are vital to the care we provide patients at Austin Health. ... Today we celebrate the important and unique contribution of Allied Health professionals, says Divisional Director Allied Health, Brit Gordon. I’m both proud and inspired by this multi-disciplinary team, who go above and beyond to support our patients to achieve their goals, Brit says. Share your appreciation for our Allied Health staff in the comments below #AHPsDay #ProudToBeAHP

25.01.2022 As part of easing COVID-19 restrictions, Austin Health is making changes to the way visitors can come to our sites. From Tuesday 17 November, children under the age of 16 are allowed to visit patients when accompanied by a guardian. Each patient will be able to have one visitor OR one group of visitors, once a day for up to two hours. ... Groups of visitors must live together in the same household and can be made up of two adults OR one adult plus children (under 16). An additional two-hour visiting block is also in place between 5.30pm 7.30pm. Exemptions to these rules remain in place for some patients. The safety of patients, visitors and staff remains our number one priority. All visitors must maintain a physical distance of 1.5m from others and follow the directions of staff to help keep everyone safe. Please click here for more information - https://bit.ly/3kSX3Pz Thank you to everyone for your ongoing cooperation and understanding.

24.01.2022 Austin Health has marked a Remembrance Day with a difference. COVID meant today's ceremony at the Repat was not only attended by a smaller crowd than usual but it was also the first time Remembrance Day has coincided with NAIDOC Week. Veteran Liaison Officer, Robert Winther, said the day was an opportunity to honour veterans from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans.... Click here to read more about this year's unique event - https://bit.ly/3lleokW

24.01.2022 Right now, your donation to our Liver Transplant Unit will be DOUBLED! Every dollar you give will be matched by our generous partner to have twice the value and twice the impact for liver patients all across Victoria, NSW and Tasmania. What are you waiting for? Donate now at austin.org.au/DONATE

24.01.2022 Phone and video consultations have never been a more vital part of the way we care for patients than they have during COVID-19. October is Telehealth Awareness Month and thousands of Austin Health patients will receive at least part of their care at home using telehealth this month to save them coming in to hospital. Physiotherapy patient, Catherine Ringwood, had weekly consultations with her physio earlier this year using telehealth.... Being seen from the comfort of my own home saved me time and expense. "Although I did wonder what people thought when the physio was down on the floor with their legs in the air showing me how to do the different exercises!" Click here to read more about how telehealth is helping our patients - https://bit.ly/3jbOdeA

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Prof Graeme Jackson on receiving the Austin Medical Research Foundation’s Distinguished Scientist Award. Prof Jackson was recognised for his ground-breaking epilepsy research and for inspiring and mentoring the next generation of epilepsy researchers. He acknowledged that the award was not only recognition for his work, but for the efforts of his team, colleagues and his international collaborators.... We share our efforts and we inspire each other and have a focus that’s greater than ourselves. What a good place to be and what a good career to have, says Prof Jackson. We've been celebrating research around Austin Health as part of ResearchFest 2020 over the past two weeks. See the full list of ResearchFest award winners: https://bit.ly/2H3RKhH

22.01.2022 Victoria has recorded 19 consecutive days, but it's so important we remain vigilant. A whopping 39,849 COVID-19 tests have been conducted at Austin Health since the beginning of the pandemic. Each and every person who has been tested, has helped stop the spread of COVID-19. We want to remind everyone to please get tested immediately if you have symptoms and to self-isolate until getting a negative test result.... COVID-19 testing continues to be available through Austin Hospital, however you must make a booking. Call our coronavirus hotline on 9496 6606 from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. For more info: https://bit.ly/3hKmKRy

22.01.2022 We’re pleased to share that from tomorrow we’re easing our visitor restrictions. Patients will again be permitted to have: -two adult visitors at any one time -more than one group of visitors each day... -children (under 16) can visit when accompanied by adult visitors. These changes will hopefully make it easier for visitors to see their loved ones but please remember that things like wearing a mask and maintaining a physical distance of 1.5m between yourself and others are still a must. Find out more about visiting our sites: www.austin.org.au/visiting-hours/

22.01.2022 COVID-19 Outbreak Alert: Anyone who has been in the Northern Beaches area of Sydney since Friday 11 December need to get tested today and quarantine in their home or accomodation for 14 days from the date they left the Northern Beaches. You must make an appointment to attend the Austin Hospital Screening Clinic. Call our coronavirus hotline on 9496 6606 from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. ... Or find your closest testing site: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19 For more info: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/health-advice-nsw-travellers-arriving-i

21.01.2022 Will you help us protect our most vulnerable patients this Christmas? With your help we can purchase the QIACube Connect. An incredible machine that will bring us one step closer to being able to eliminate the need for painful biopsies for our liver transplant patients. Patients would be able to have a simple blood test at their local clinic, which we can analyse using this powerful machine.... Your gift today will help liver transplant patients stay home with their families. It will also help us advance critical research into prevention and treatment of liver disease. Learn more and donate today at austin.org.au/DONATE

21.01.2022 COVID-19 Outbreak Alert: Residents in Broadmeadows, Dallas, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Preston and Roxburgh Park are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 even if you do not have symptoms. Residents can be tested at these locations:... - Banyule Community Health - Northland Shopping Centre - Austin Hospital You must make an appointment to attend the Austin Hospital Screening Clinic. Call our coronavirus hotline on 9496 6606 from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. For more info and testing site locations visit: https://bit.ly/31uXqJ2

21.01.2022 It's World Kindness Day Our staff wanted to thank you for the incredible support you've shown us this year. Whether you donated to our COVID-19 appeal or sent messages of support to staff, every act of kindness has helped us get through this challenging year. ... We'd also like to thank you for continuing to follow the COVID-19 guidelines. Today Victoria achieved 14 days with zero COVID-19 cases, and this is all thanks to you!

21.01.2022 Associate Professor Doug Brown, the former Director of the Victorian Spinal Cord Service at Austin Health, has been recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours List. A/Prof Brown started his career caring for patients with spinal cord injuries as a young doctor at the Austin Hospital before going on to be the Director of Spinal Cord Service for 20 years. He then went on to found the Spinal Research Institute (where he is still Executive Director) and was previously the Pr...esident of the International Spinal Cord Society. My experience and enjoyment is always in working with people and families in the long term. People are amazingly resilient, they’re resourceful and you learn so much, A/Prof Brown said. Click here to read more - https://bit.ly/2NuwLYv Congratulations A/Prof Brown!

20.01.2022 Here’s a sneak peek of our 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Calendar. An opportunity to highlight the diverse background of our staff who make up Austin Health. Our people are our greatest strength. Everyone has their own unique story. It’s about getting to know each other and bringing people together through the power of storytelling, said Diversity and Inclusion People and Culture Consultant, Edwina Ross.... Edwina explains that the calendar is quite different to last year. The imagery for the calendar has been taken in 2020 and reflects a year we’ll never forget. Everyone is in masks, but the photographer has really captured the smiles in their eyes, she said. All photos have been taken by award winning Aboriginal photographer, Tiffany Garvie.

19.01.2022 Planning to visit a loved one in hospital on Christmas Day? We know just how important it is for families to spend time together on Christmas Day and get to see their loved ones while in hospital. So if you're visiting we just want to remind you of a few things. Our visiting hours remain the same: ... - 9am-1pm - 3pm-7.30pm We’d also like to remind you that our screening point queue opens 15 minutes before visiting hours start. Patients are permitted to have: -Up to two adult visitors at any one time (plus children) -More than one group of visitors each day. Also, if you have an appointment, please remember to allow additional time for screening. Read more about visiting at Austin Health: https://bit.ly/3kSX3Pz

19.01.2022 Meet the little superhero who saved his mum with a first aid technique he learnt from watching his favourite TV show. Three weeks ago, Sarah Tait dived into the family pool, hitting her head and fracturing her spine in two places. Her nine year old son Jesse jumped in to save her using a technique he’d learnt watching Bondi Rescue.... Sarah underwent surgery at Austin Health and is now recovering at our Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. He’s my little superhero, Sarah said of Jesse.

18.01.2022 Today begins the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. An international campaign to promote gender equity and end violence against women. "Most people are aware that violence against women is a significant issue, but knowing what to do can be overwhelming," says Manager of Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault, Heather Clarke. Heather explains this is an opportunity for us to learn more about what actions we can take to make a difference. ... We've shared the resources that WHIN - Women's Health in the North have created for this. There's an action for each day of the 16 days of activism. I hope they inspire people to think of ways that they can help build a more equitable and safer community," said Heather. Support services remain open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: call 000 if you’re in danger, or contact the Centre for Sexual Assault 24-hour crisis line on 1800 806 292, or Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 or chat at safesteps.org.au/chat.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to our wonderful Telehealth volunteers on winning Volunteering Victoria's 2020 COVID-19 Innovation Award! They've been recognised for thinking of new ways to support patients, despite not being able to undertake their traditional roles in hospital. Through Telehealth our patients have been able to have their appointments via phone or video call without coming into hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Telehealth volunteers have played an important r...ole in helping patients access this system. Since April, our team of 16 Telehealth volunteers have contacted over 3,000 patients to support them to set up and test their devices, so they’re ready for their Telehealth consultation. The Telehealth volunteer program is an example of how volunteers contribute to providing reliable, safe and person-centred care to our patients. Read more: https://bit.ly/39fTZdV

16.01.2022 At Austin Health, we dream of a world where liver disease is declining and people needing transplants are few. We’re at the forefront of research that will change the way doctors tackle liver disease across the country. Your donation today will be matched by the Robert C Bulley Charitable Fund - which will all go towards crucial research for liver disease prevention, treatment and transplants. Will you join our mission, and support our incredible team by donating today? austin.org.au/DONATE

15.01.2022 Our ResearchFest events are going virtual Are liver transplant patients more at risk of heart attack or stroke? Is cycling beneficial for ICU patients? Does dairy improve quality of life in older adults? Our researchers are pushing boundaries and asking questions that could improve lives. Explore fascinating research like this, and more through our virtual ResearchFest which starts tomorrow and runs until 15 October. ... You don’t have to be a researcher, scientist or clinician to get involved:https://bit.ly/3nhMS9v

15.01.2022 It’s the 20th anniversary of the development of our Medical Emergency Team (MET) system that is used around Australia and the world. This system that acts like an ‘ambulance service for patients in hospital’. MET provides intensive care expertise to patients in every ward of a hospital to protect those at risk of cardiac arrest and other major adverse events. The introduction of the MET call system at Austin Health in 2000 has led to a 93% reduction in the number of pa...tients having a cardiac arrest while in hospital, A/Prof Daryl Jones said. Read more: https://bit.ly/3m1fXVB

14.01.2022 Have you heard? Registrations are OPEN for the 1000 Minute Challenge! This March, challenge yourself to complete just over 30 minutes of physical activity a day and support our healthcare heroes along the way. Sign up on your own or with a team for some additional motivation! To register and for more information visit: www.1000minutechallenge.org.au

13.01.2022 Our staff in Ward 7 East spent 227 days during 2020 working behind closed doors in our COVID-19 Ward. They wanted to say thanks" for your support because every kind message, gift and donation helped them get through it. People contacted us from all over Victoria and the support we received made our scary time bearable, says Nurse Unit Manager, Rosemary Interlandi. ... We just want all of those who supported us to know they put a smile on our faces, even though you might not have been able to see it behind our masks! Thanks for your support. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2YwHdRF

12.01.2022 Look familiar? Burgundy Street, Heidelberg in 1890 and 2020. At the time Austin Hospital was only 8 years old and was a single building where people with incurable diseases such as tuberculosis and cancer were cared for. A lot has happened since the first photo was taken 130 years ago. ... Austin Health is now one of Australia’s major health services, renown in a number of specialities including liver transplantation, infectious diseases, spinal services, intensive care medicine and more. If you have any historical photos and stories of Austin Hospital, Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre or Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, we’d love to hear from you! Simply send us a private message. Learn more about our proud history: https://www.austin.org.au/about/our-history/ #ThrowbackThursday

12.01.2022 Help stop the spread of superbugs this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Austin Health’s Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship, Drug and Antibiotic Allergy Services A/Prof Jason Trubiano has these tips for you: - Maintain good hand hygiene to help stop the spread of bugs... - Always take antimicrobial medicines as prescribed - Contact your GP or pharmacist if you have any questions about your medication - Speak to your GP about testing to see if you're still allergic to penicillin. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3nyREi4

11.01.2022 I wanted to document our hospital’s history, the resilience and adaptability of staff and the unique reality of our job on the frontline, says neurology nurse Ben Metherell. At the peak of the second wave Ben took photos of his colleagues on Ward 7 East our dedicated COVID-19 Ward. He explains that even though COVID-19 numbers are much lower now, there is still no room for complacency when it comes to PPE and safety on the ward. ... Staff on this ward will continue to work with suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients and will need to maintain this level of PPE and precaution now and into the future, Ben says. Read more: https://bit.ly/2GRzNTE

09.01.2022 2020 has been a year like no other. At Austin Health, we’ve had to be innovative and agile to allow us to continue providing world-class care to our patients in a safe, supportive workplace during a global pandemic. This is all thanks to our resilient, passionate and dedicated people. ... Join us as we look back on a truly unforgettable year. Yesterday we also held our Annual General Meeting and released our Annual Report and Quality Account publications. You can read these here: https://www.austin.org.au/about/publications

07.01.2022 Former Austin Health patient, Marcela Haralampidis shares her story this Amputee Awareness Week. The photo I’ve shared is of my cousin Hana, myself (in the middle) and my friend Vera in front of a Cessna plane. This was a proud and fun moment for me. They were visiting from Czech Republic and I took them to Esperance in Western Australia to see the pink lake. ... When trying to get into the plane my prosthetic legs got stuck, so I took them off and got into the plane. It was a bit of a challenge, but I didn’t let my disability stop me, Marcela says. Read her story here: https://bit.ly/3iQ5zh6

07.01.2022 There’s a high risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast tomorrow in Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and South West districts. If you live in these areas and have asthma or hay fever, please plan ahead and have your asthma medication on hand. For more information on how to protect yourself during a thunderstorm asthma event visit: https://bit.ly/2ws9Dxq

07.01.2022 Today is International Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day! So, what exactly does a Genetic Counsellor do? Genetic Counsellors play a vital role in helping people understand the impact of their inherited conditions, as well as empowering them to make informed choices about their health. At Austin Health, our Clinical Genetics Service specialises in hereditary cancer syndrome, heart and kidney diseases, and neurological conditions.... If you think you might benefit from genetic counselling, speak to your GP or treating specialist. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3plyw8Z

06.01.2022 Being a new parent is always challenging but never more so than in year like 2020. This week is Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness (PANDA) Week - a week that highlights the support available to parents who might need some help. If that’s you or someone you know, then you’re not alone. One in five new mums and one in ten new dads will experience perinatal depression and anxiety.... The Parent Infant Research Institute at Austin Health has developed a series of online resources to raise awareness and encourage new parents to access the many free tools available. But we can all make a difference by helping the team ‘reach one more person', to let them know it’s OK to ask for help and guide them towards support when they need it. Click here for more information - https://bit.ly/35tvbwN

06.01.2022 While on placement at Austin Health’s Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre, Art Therapy student Susan Tanner has been capturing the emotions of her family, community and staff through her exhibition: 30 portraits, 30 days, for 30 minutes. I found it very powerful to notice how much we can say with only our posture or our eyes. I wanted to capture this as best as I could. This experience has provided great insight into the tireless effort of our healthcare ...workers. Their empathy, bravery and dedication, Susan says. The exhibition is now up online as well as in the ONJ Centre. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3jyqSEV

05.01.2022 Thank you to all the patients, carers and staff who nominated Austin Health to receive these quirky and colourful scrubs from Australian fashion retailer Factory X as part of their "Scrub 'Em Up with Love" initiative. I definitely feel appreciated, it was a kind, useful and practical gift," said Graduate Nurse, Maddy Kennedy. When I arrived to work today, staff from another area said, oh you’re wearing the happy scrubs as well, said Ward 10 Nurse Unit Manager, Carolyn Dav...is. The joyous prints have been helping to spread colour, positivity and a bit of festive cheer to our community.

05.01.2022 Every year we celebrate our staff and their years of service to Austin Health. Today we'd like to recognise all 732 staff who are celebrating a combined 12,290 years of service! Congratulations on 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years with us. ... We’ve created a short film with staff sharing why they love working here. Read more:https://www.austin.org.au/yearsofservice2020/

04.01.2022 UPDATE: Our Specialist Clinics Call Centre is currently experiencing delays due to high call volumes. We’re sorry for any inconvenience and we thank you for your patience during this time. Alternatively, please email [email protected] and one of our team will get back to you.

04.01.2022 It’s Mental Health Week! Divisional Director of Mental Health, Hannah Bloom says it's an important reminder to reflect on how we’re going. So many of us have been busy looking after others, but just remember that we can’t look after family and friends if we don’t first look after ourselves, she says. ... Maintaining exercise, connecting with people who make you feel good, stopping to have a coffee and increasing activities that give you pleasure are all important right now. If you’re not quite feeling like yourself, Hannah says you should definitely seek help. It can be difficult to know where to turn for advice and support, but there are lots of great resources available. Beyond Blue and Lifeline are fantastic starting points," says Hannah. Read more:https://bit.ly/3dv2oKk

04.01.2022 It’s the Week Without Violence, a global a campaign to raise awareness and put an end to sexual assault and family violence. A survey of 15,000 Australian women found that 1 in 20 had experienced physical or sexual violence in the past three months. Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault Manager, Heather Clarke says that raising awareness for sexual assault and family violence is more important than ever.... We want our community to know that you should never stay in a situation where you feel unsafe and that there is always support available, Heather says. Support services remain open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: call 000 if you’re in danger, or contact the Centre for Sexual Assault 24-hour crisis line on 1800 806 292, or Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 or chat at safesteps.org.au/chat. Men can contact on 1300 789 978 or mensline.org.au Read more: https://bit.ly/31mXjPH

03.01.2022 Did you know that Austin Health is helping to improve kidney health in Indonesia? We've started a 'sister-renal' program with an Indonesian hospital called Dr Kariadi in Central Java to help local clinicians meet the need for kidney transplants. "It’s about furthering our field across the world, and helping people access life changing renal care or transplantation, said Austin Health’s Deputy Director of Nephrology, Associate Professor Peter Mount.... "We’ve entered into this program in the hope that we can share our key learnings from over the years, and help Dr Kariadi expand its renal services," he said. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/37QO6RZ

02.01.2022 You may have noticed a large marquee go up at our Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital recently. The Department of Health and Human Services have set up a new drive-through COVID-19 screening clinic here. Testing is available at this new site from today, which will be open seven days a week, 9am to 5pm. No booking is required. ... The new screening clinic is located in the car park at the Bell Street and Waterdale Road corner of Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. (Entry is via gate 7A Waterdale Road). The clinic will be fully managed and operated by the Department of Health and Human Services. COVID-19 testing through Austin Hospital is also still available, however you must make a booking. Call our coronavirus hotline on 9496 6606 from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 8am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

02.01.2022 Do you remember Nicole Gallacher? Last year we shared her incredible story of survival after having a major brain haemorrhage that damaged her lungs and caused the stillbirth of her precious baby boy Ned. (Read here: https://bit.ly/3oFKbOh) She spent many months at our Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, where she had to learn how to eat, talk and walk again. ... Nicole has made such incredible progress that late last year she was able to return home. More recently she celebrated another recovery milestone. I was a bridesmaid at my friend Kirsty’s wedding. I needed another bridesmaid to support me walk down the aisle, but I felt so proud and could see how far I’d come, says Nicole. It was a beautiful day spent with friends and my husband Dave, and I’m just so grateful for these moments." Read more about Nicole's progress: https://bit.ly/3jdg3J4 If you or a loved one has experienced stillbirth, newborn loss, or pregnancy loss and would like some support you can contact Sands Australia on 1300 072 637.

02.01.2022 We’re celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week, and their vital role in caring for patients before, during and after surgery. Thank you to Teresa, Jessyca, Blessy, Eva, Beatrice and Damian and all 230 of our perioperative nurses for their hard work, compassion and dedication to our patients. Nurse Unit Manager of Anaesthesia Perioperative Services, Kerry Skinner says that she’s proud of the whole team who have shown resilience and optimism in such a trying year.... They’re such a fabulous group who go above and beyond for their patients every day, Kerry says. Share your appreciation for our perioperative nurses in the comments below #PerioperativeNursesWeek

02.01.2022 It’s National Recycling Week! So what can and can’t be recycled? Austin Health Sustainability Manager, Steph Lai wants you to avoid ‘wish-cycling’. Many things we put in the recycling bin actually contaminate the load, so the time to check packaging and see what you can and can’t recycle, Steph says. ... Steph adds that that surgical masks have become a common litter item during the pandemic. Unfortunately, no part of the surgical mask can be recycled. Surgical masks should be put into a bag before going into your wheelie bin. This is so the masks don't fly out when the bin is emptied, says Steph. Steph also has some important recycling tips for coffee cups. Read more:https://bit.ly/2Io6Fo9

01.01.2022 Richard had his liver transplant 6 months ago, and now he faces the long road to recovery. Your donation this Christmas will go towards research that not only reduces risks for people who have had a transplant, but also works to minimise the number of painful, invasive biopsies that are required after surgery. Christmas is just around the corner, but there’s only one gift on our wish list: we want to keep our most vulnerable patients, like Richard, safe at home with their f...amilies. Will you donate today? austin.org.au/DONATE (Richard is pictured far left).

01.01.2022 It’s DonateLife Thank You Day - recognising Australians who make an organ and tissue donation possible. We’ve shared some powerful images taken at Austin Hospital for the ’Giving Life’ exhibition by liver transplant recipient Andrew Chapman. In 1994 Andrew was on assignment for Time magazine, capturing an open-heart surgery at Austin Hospital, when a surgeon from the next operating theatre asked him to photograph a liver transplant surgery. ... It was a simple twist of fate, I got to meet medical team that would save my life 16 years later, it was a remarkable thing for me. Still is. Andrew had his liver transplant surgery at Austin Health 10 years ago. The gift has allowed me to do a hell of a lot of things. I’ve produced eight books, I’ve seen my kids grow up and mature, I’ve seen four granddaughters born. I’ve had a wonderful ten years, and this is all thanks to my anonymous donor. Join the Australian Organ Donor Register to one day have the chance to save lives at https://donatelife.gov.au/ and let your loved ones know what your choices are. You can see the full 'Giving Life' exhibition here: https://bit.ly/3kTb4wv Or watch Andrew’s remarkable story here: https://bit.ly/36YJzww