News & stories

The fallen honoured in Remembrance Day ceremony

11 November 2024

In an annual tradition, The Alfred community gathered to share in a moving ceremony to mark Remembrance Day in the Tony Charlton Memorial Garden.

events

Artificial skin breakthrough for Melbourne patient

25 October 2024

In a first-of-its-kind adult case, a Melbourne man has had his burns repaired with bioengineered skin, decreasing his need for skin grafting and significantly reducing his risk of deadly infection.

burns

clinical trials

patients

New children’s resource at Wren

17 October 2024

Children with a person staying at the Women’s Recovery Network (Wren) now have access to an activity book designed to help them feel oriented and safe while their person is away from home. 

mental health

women's health

Celebrating World Pharmacists Day

25 September 2024

According to Senior Respiratory Pharmacist Grace Shaw, it’s a role that involves so much more than dispensing medication.

pharmacy

Taking e-scooter safety into your own hands

12 September 2024

A leading trauma doctor is urging e-scooter riders to take greater personal responsibility when it comes to use of the popular energy-efficient vehicles.

emergency & trauma

Why lived experience matters

11 September 2024

Today we celebrated the invaluable contributions, innovations, creativity and collective achievements of the lived experience workforce at the Alfred Mental and Addiction Health Lived Experience Symposium.  

mental health

Critical Care Appeal raising funds for lifesaving scanner

30 August 2024

Victorian cancer patients are set to benefit from the arrival of a world class scanner at The Alfred, transforming the speed with which the deadly disease is detected and treated.

cancer

critical care

A round of a-paws for therapy dogs

28 August 2024

If you’ve been at The Alfred recently, you may have spotted therapy dog Steven, along with owner Janette Wilson, making a visit to our inpatient psychiatry unit.

patients

volunteers

Mammoth swim for mental health

22 August 2024

Carnegie mum Kristen is just days away from taking on the mammoth challenge of swimming the English Channel to help raise funds for youth mental health.

fundraising

headspace

mental health

Sunflower spreading across Alfred sites

20 August 2024

While they may look like pretty decorations, the sunflowers adorning the front desk at The Alfred Centre hold an important message for visitors, patients and staff.

patients

patients come first