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Austin Health ICU patient Robert with Lort Smith Pet Therapy dog Molly

A paw-sitive first for ICU: Pet Therapy brings comfort to critically ill patients

4 August 2026 - Last week, Austin Health marked a significant milestone with its first-ever Pet Therapy visit in ICU, bringing comfort and connection to patient Robert and his aunt, Leonie.

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Sixteen years on, Brendan is making the most of life's greatest gift

30 July 2026 - Sixteen years after becoming Australia's first multivisceral transplant recipient, Brendan Cole says he now enjoys the everyday moments many people take for granted – moments he once wasn’t sure he’d ever experience.

Austin Health marks 20 years powering cancer breakthroughs with the Victorian Cancer Biobank

2 July 2026 - Austin Health is celebrating two decades of partnership with the Victorian Cancer Biobank (VCB), a statewide collaboration driving cancer research, innovation and improved patient outcomes.