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Picture of the Biobeat wearable device used for the Virtual Hospital

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.

This month

Austin Health wins two platinum awards at the LearnX Awards!

10 December 2025 - Austin Health’s ATLAS team, part of the Clinical Education Unit, has been recognised on the global stage, taking home two platinum awards at the recent LearnX Awards!

Celebrating International Day of People with Disability 2025!

7 December 2025 - This week, we celebrated International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) with a vibrant week of activities across all our campuses.

Staff Spotlight: Meet Sarah Joyce

5 December 2025 - Meet Sarah Joyce, proud Yorta Yorta woman who has recently joined Austin Health as our inaugural Director First Nations Health.

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.