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The ultimate gift of life
27 July 2026
For Olivia and her family, it was a conversation they shared long before tragedy struck that made an incredibly difficult time just a little bit easier.
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A safer, more welcoming therapeutic space
24 July 2026
The murals on the walls of the Mental Health Inpatient Unit courtyard are complete and soon the outdoor tabletops will be painted too.
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What Treaty means for health
10 July 2026
Equity and access to healthcare was on the agenda at this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, as part of milestone celebrations marking of 50 Years of Deadly.
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Two new clinics join the VSHN
7 July 2026
The Victorian Sexual Health Network (VSHN) has welcomed two new partner clinics to its network, giving more patients access to high quality, low-to-no cost sexual health care closer to home.
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New hybrid theatre transforms vascular surgery and recovery
7 July 2026
Patients requiring surgery for vascular conditions now have a smoother road to recovery, thanks to The Alfred’s new hybrid theatre.
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Celebrating a remarkable career in cancer care
3 July 2026
Cancer nurse Helen Mott is retiring after almost 40 years at The Alfred, marking the end of an extraordinary career dedicated to patient care.
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Mentoring the next generation of Pacific neurosurgeons
1 July 2026
The Alfred is pleased to host Dr Samuela Nanovu as he completes eight weeks of mentorship under neurosurgeon Dr Ron Jithoo OAM, having been conferred this year’s RACS Surgeons International Award.
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Sandringham maternity comes home
1 July 2026
Women and babies will continue to receive high-quality care at Sandringham Hospital, with maternity, newborn and gynaecology services transferring from Monash Health to Bayside Health today.
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Reunion with one of our little-est patients
26 June 2026
The Alfred’s hyperbaric team had a special visit from a former patient, who came back to pick up her “space helmet”.
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Clinicians step into ward redevelopment design
19 June 2026
To help shape a $292.5 million ward refurbishment and infrastructure program at The Alfred, doctors, nurses and allied health clinicians recently stepped inside life-sized architectural plans, giving them a unique opportunity to experience the proposed spaces firsthand.
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