Northern Health

Northern Health Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne’s northern region, one of the

Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne’s northern region, one of the fastest growing communities in Australia. Our acute and sub-acute health services cover a local community of approximately 590,000 people, and we offer a range of inpatient and outpatient services to people at all stages of life across our five campuses;
- Northern Hospital Epping
- Broadmeadows Hospital
- Bundoora Centre
- Craigieburn Centre

Northern Health treats patients from many different socio-economic backgrounds who are born in more than 130 different countries and speak 118 different languages. The northern community is located in one of Melbourne’s most significant growth corridors and our local population is expected to grow by 59 per cent by 2031. Our catchment includes the rapidly expanding local government areas of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Moreland. Northern Health is working hard to fulfil our vision to provide outstanding health care for our community and will continue to develop services and the pathways to services that our community needs to ensure that our patients have access to the right care, at the right time, by highly skilled health professionals.

Northern Health hosted its inaugural Northern Doctors Education (NDE) Awards Night on Wednesday, 12 November, recognisin...
17/11/2025

Northern Health hosted its inaugural Northern Doctors Education (NDE) Awards Night on Wednesday, 12 November, recognising the outstanding contributions of medical staff to education, supervision, mentoring and research.

Guest speaker Dr Linda Appiah-Kubi, Consultant Geriatrician and Communication Skills Coach, shared valuable insights on creating safer and more supportive learning environments in healthcare from the A Better Culture project.

Director of Northern Doctors Education, Dr Kim Jeffs, acknowledged the dedication of medical educators who contribute to the growth and development of health professionals.

“The enthusiasm and generosity of our medical educators ensure Northern Health is a supportive educational environment which enables health care professionals to shine and means that we are a recommended training site in the AHPRA Medical Training Surveys,” she said.

And the winners were:

🏆 Excellence in Supervision: Dr Georgie van der Vliet

🏆Excellence in Clinical Teaching: Dr David Crosbie

🏆Mentor of the Year: Dr Dominic Chow

🏆Research Supervisor of the Year: Dr Russell Hodgson

We extend our warm congratulations on behalf of everyone at Northern Health! 🌟👏

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3LIFCUL

Every year, 1 in 10 babies around the world is born prematurely. Giving birth too early can bring unexpected challenges ...
16/11/2025

Every year, 1 in 10 babies around the world is born prematurely. Giving birth too early can bring unexpected challenges — for babies, their families and loved ones. 👩‍🍼🍼

At Northern Health, our dedicated team of specialised Neonatal Nurses, Neonatologists and Paediatricians provide expert care, compassion and respect to help premature babies thrive.

On World Prematurity Day (17 November), we raise awareness of preterm birth and acknowledge the incredible work being done to give these babies the strongest possible start in life.

This year’s theme, “Small Actions, Big Impact: Immediate Skin-to-Skin Care for Every Baby Everywhere,” highlights how simple, evidence-based practices can make a life-changing difference for premature and small newborns.

To mark the day, our Neonatal Ward will join landmarks across Australia to ‘Light It Purple’, shining a light of hope and support for better, healthier outcomes for newborns and their families. 💜

“Our team is proud to stand beside families through every step of their journey — providing care, comfort and hope to give every baby the best possible start,” says Kate Lambert, Nurse Unit Manager, Ward 12 (Neonatal Ward), Northern Health.

For more information, please visit: https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/light-it-purple/gkdo6g

Sunday 16 November is Thank You Day – a day to acknowledge and say thanks to living and deceased organ and tissue donors...
15/11/2025

Sunday 16 November is Thank You Day – a day to acknowledge and say thanks to living and deceased organ and tissue donors, and their families.

Each year, thousands of lives are transformed through the generosity of organ and tissue donors.

In Australia, your family is always asked to say yes before donation goes ahead.

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to organ and tissue donors, and their families! 💗

14/11/2025

WellAhead has a new home—and it’s open for everybody and every mind.

What began as a space for those navigating cancer has grown into a vibrant wellness community for everyone seeking health, vitality, and connection.

You don’t need to be a Northern Health patient to join. Just bring your curiosity, your courage, and your commitment to feeling well.

Join us at U3A Whittlesea, 34 Robert Street, Lalor, where wellness meets community. From yoga to Qigong, we’re here to help you thrive.

To register, visit: https://www.nh.org.au/wellahead


Yesterday, Northern Health’s Spiritual Care, Palliative Care, Foundation, and Social Work teams came together to host ou...
14/11/2025

Yesterday, Northern Health’s Spiritual Care, Palliative Care, Foundation, and Social Work teams came together to host our biannual memorial service, honouring the memory of patients and staff who have passed away at Northern Health.

‘A Time to Remember’ provided a space for families, loved ones, and staff to reflect, grieve, and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us. This year’s service once again highlighted the strength of our community, with heartfelt tributes, shared stories, and moments of quiet unity. The service was attended by families and over 40 Northern Health staff, including our Chief Executive, Debra Bourne. The Northern Health Community Choir performed throughout the evening, offering comfort and connection through music.

Spiritual Care Coordinator, Natalia Dewiyani, shared a powerful moment from the night:
“After the service, a family member shared that, for the first time, they truly felt they weren’t alone. During our session where families shared their stories, she realised she wasn’t the only one navigating grief. Grief is often invisible, but on the memorial night, families felt seen, heard, and validated."

"I also feel deeply privileged to run this service with the support of our Executive team, Social Workers, Palliative Care team, Foundation, and the Northern Health Choir. I’m grateful to all our staff who took the time to participate in the service, and to our CE, Debra Bourne, for her words of gratitude. Many staff shared that the stories from families truly touched them, serving as a powerful reminder of why we do what we do."

Northern Health thanks every staff member and family who joined us in creating a night of remembrance, compassion, and connection. 🤍

Please join us for the 2024-25 Northern Health Annual General Meeting (AGM).Members of the Northern Health Board and Exe...
14/11/2025

Please join us for the 2024-25 Northern Health Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Members of the Northern Health Board and Executive will share highlights and achievements from the 2024-25 financial year.

Thursday, 27 November 2025
Commencing at 12 pm

Via Microsoft Teams: https://bit.ly/4oIwPAP

14 November marks World Diabetes Day, a global health awareness day that recognises the birthday of Sir Frederick Bantin...
14/11/2025

14 November marks World Diabetes Day, a global health awareness day that recognises the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who in 1922 co-discovered lifesaving insulin. His discovery was life changing and provided the treatment to allow millions of people worldwide to live full and healthy lives with diabetes.

This year’s World Diabetes Day campaign shines a spotlight on “Diabetes and Wellbeing”, with a particular focus on wellbeing in the workplace. The aim is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage supportive environments for people living with diabetes or at risk of developing the condition.

At Northern Health, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and healthy workplace for all staff. We encourage every organisation to do the same — to recognise the importance of workplace wellbeing and to take practical steps to support employees living with diabetes.

“Having a diabetes friendly workplace is so important for the person living with diabetes to feel supported and safe, and comfortable enough to disclose that they have diabetes. It can enhance their ability to self-manage their diabetes whilst at work. This also benefits the employer through the employee having greater energy at work, improved job performance and potentially reducing absenteeism. It creates a win-win situation,” says Karen Moulton, Clinical Nurse Consultant Diabetes, Northern Health.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/48bIuSB

A celebration of light, healing, and community took centre stage at the second WellAhead Open Day, held at Whittlesea U3...
13/11/2025

A celebration of light, healing, and community took centre stage at the second WellAhead Open Day, held at Whittlesea U3A and funded by Whittlesea Council.

The event, themed around Deepavali, welcomed 18 participants to a half-day program of free wellness activities designed to support cancer patients, individuals facing mental health challenges, those living with chronic conditions, and their carers.

The day was officially opened by Cr. Martin Taylor, Mayor of Whittlesea, who was joined by health and community leaders including Associate Professor Angela Yang (RMIT), Glen Wall (Chair, U3A Australia), and senior representatives from Northern Health, GenesisCare and DPV Health.

Participants engaged in a series of restorative sessions including sound bath therapy, chair yoga, card making, qigong, and guided meditation, each aimed at promoting relaxation, emotional resilience, and social connection.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4499hN0


13/11/2025

🌏💫 This World Kindness Day, we’re taking E.T.’s advice — “Be good.”

At Northern Health, being good means living our values of Safe, Kind and Together.

Every act of kindness helps our community shine a little brighter. 💙

Northern Health has launched its first dedicated public Sleep Service, marking a transformative step in addressing a lon...
11/11/2025

Northern Health has launched its first dedicated public Sleep Service, marking a transformative step in addressing a long-standing gap in access to sleep medicine for communities across Melbourne’s northern suburbs. 😴🛏️

Located at Northern Hospital Epping, the new Sleep Centre introduces a digitally enabled, person-centred model of care that is reshaping how sleep health is delivered.

The Sleep Centre features a six-bed laboratory with capacity for both overnight and daytime testing, including assessments for hypersomnia. It offers a streamlined, multidisciplinary model of care designed to improve access, reduce delays, and deliver timely treatment for conditions such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), insomnia, and parasomnias.

Dr Katharine See, Director of Respiratory and Chief Outcomes Officer, said, “This service is a powerful example of how innovation can drive equity. By prioritising those most at risk and supporting people through digital pathways, we are improving access and delivering the outcomes that matter most to our community.”

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4qQ7OF4

On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the bravery and sacrifice of all who served.🌺Northern Health pays tribute to...
11/11/2025

On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the bravery and sacrifice of all who served.🌺

Northern Health pays tribute to the men and women who lost their lives while serving our nation in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions.

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we observe one minute of silence to honour these heroes, ensuring their legacy lives on.

The Last Post will resonate through all Northern Health locations, marking the beginning of a minute of silence to commemorate this significant day.

Lest We Forget.

On Sunday, 9 November, Premier Jacinta Allan, together with Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, and our local MP's, v...
10/11/2025

On Sunday, 9 November, Premier Jacinta Allan, together with Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, and our local MP's, visited Northern Health to mark the release of the Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report - a significant milestone in improving how women’s pain is recognised and treated across the state.

This report highlights the need to acknowledge, believe, and respond to women’s pain, across all healthcare settings – from general practice to emergency departments and specialist clinics. Pain, whether acute or persistent, pelvic, chest, or migraine, disproportionately impacts women, and too often it is dismissed.

“It’s time we stop hearing that our pain doesn’t exist. These tangible steps will improve the lives of women and girls everywhere. The RCH clinic is going to be life changing, because when young girls face delays in diagnosis and treatment, it can affect them permanently.” said Premier Jacinta Allan.

“I want to thank the 13,000 Victorian women who’ve made this possible, it’s because of you that we’ll be able to create generational change to our health system,” said Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas.

Northern Health has already commenced its first multidisciplinary pelvic pain service, funded through the Victorian Government’s Women’s Health reform program. Staffed by specialist nurses, gynaecologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, and pain specialists, this service is improving care for women experiencing persistent pelvic pain in our community.

“I have seen women’s pain dismissed for years, even when it impacts work, study, and daily life. This report is an important step towards changing how we treat women in pain. We as healthcare providers need to change the way we treat women in pain. I welcome this report and its recommendations as a step forward in the way we part of this change,” says Dr Josephine Vivian-Taylor, Head of Gynaecology, Northern Health.

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Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne’s northern region, one of the fastest growing communities in Australia. Our acute and sub-acute health services cover a local community of approximately 590,000 people, and we offer a range of inpatient and outpatient services to people at all stages of life across our four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping Broadmeadows Hospital Bundoora Centre Craigieburn Centre Northern Health treats patients from many different socio-economic backgrounds who are born in more than 130 different countries and speak 118 different languages.

The northern community is located in one of Melbourne’s most significant growth corridors and our local population is expected to grow by 59 percent by 2031. Our catchment includes the rapidly expanding local government areas of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Moreland. Northern Health is working hard to fulfil our vision to provide outstanding health care for our community, and will continue to develop services and pathways to services that our community needs to ensure our patients have access to the right care, at the right time, by highly skilled health professionals.