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Austin Health Board Chair, Ross Cooke, Chief Executive Officer, Jodie Geissler and Veterans Liaison Officer, Robert Winther at the 2025 ANZAC Day ceremony held in the Remembrance Garden at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.

Observing ANZAC Day at the Repat

24 April 2025 - This morning we hosted our annual ANZAC Day Observance Ceremony at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, with almost 100 people attending a moving service held within the Remembrance Garden.

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‘Every single day is a gift’: Jo’s life after a liver transplant 

19 April 2025 - When Jo Knight started feeling constantly tired and nauseous, she knew something wasn’t right. But she never expected it would lead to needing a liver transplant. 

MEGA-HEART study shows the way to improve brain and kidney health outcomes after heart surgery

4 April 2025 - Every year, over 2 million patients undergo cardiac surgery to improve their heart health; however, while cardiac surgery requiring the heart-lung machine saves lives, it can also cause brain and kidney problems in many patients. 

A legacy of giving: Diamond Creek Op Shop donates over $320,000

3 April 2025 - Last Thursday, 27 March, the Diamond Creek Opportunity Shop presented Austin Health with an incredible cheque of $320,374 at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This annual event celebrates the shop’s remarkable achievements and the dedicated volunteers who make it all happen.