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Austin Health reaches 100 robotic surgeries milestone
26 February 2026 - Austin Health has reached a major milestone in robotic surgery, performing its 100th procedure using the da Vinci Xi surgical robot just one year after introducing the technology.
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Virtual Hospital pilot delivers benefits to regional Victoria
25 February 2026 - For regional and rural areas of Victoria, accessing specialist care can mean long drives and extensive time away from home but Victoria’s Virtual Hospital pilot program, being delivered by Austin Health and Royal Melbourne Hospital, is now providing patients with hospital level care from the comfort of their homes.
Celebrating 60 Years of Service: Robert Winther
20 February 2026 - We celebrated Robert Winther’s 60 years of service at the Repat – a remarkable milestone for a colleague who has shaped the heart and heritage of the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.
World-first cancer surgery at Austin Health saves patients
16 February 2026 - Doctors at Austin Health are performing a world-first cancer surgery so extreme it is carried out while patients are temporarily dead, saving people who would otherwise have no chance of survival.
Marching with pride at Midsumma
2 February 2026 - Austin Health once again participated in the Midsumma Pride March yesterday, walking with pride alongside friends, colleagues and the LGBTIQA+ community.