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National Reconciliation Week 2023

May 29

National Reconciliation Week 2023

t's National Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3, 2023), a time to acknowledge our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and understand how we can create a reconciled Australia.


New trials for culturally and linguistically diverse patients

May 16

New trials for culturally and linguistically diverse patients

TRIALS to help people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds reduce their risk of falls and better manage chronic diseases are being fast-tracked thanks to new funding.


Mending more than broken parts

May 10

Mending more than broken parts

Meet one of Melton’s menders.
Laurie Geyer is part of a small team of volunteers at the Community Repair Café, which fixes broken items for residents for free.


Integrating surgery, research and education

Apr 28

Integrating surgery, research and education

A new tool to predict cancer patients’ response to chemotherapy and develop tailored treatment plans is being developed by Western Health and University of Melbourne researchers.


Dr Saulat Khan shares her reflections on Ramadan

Apr 17

Dr Saulat Khan shares her reflections on Ramadan

Each year millions of Muslims observe Ramadan, which involves fasting for one month from dusk to dawn, prayer, charity and self-reflection.


Collaboration key to combatting chronic disease

Apr 05

Collaboration key to combatting chronic disease

The Western Health Chronic Disease Alliance's (WHCDA) innovative efforts to improve health outcomes in Melbourne’s western suburbs are showcased on its relaunched website.


Western Health supports First Nations self-determination

Apr 04

Western Health supports First Nations self-determination

Western Health's Board of Directors has issued a statement in support of First Nation self-determination


A CAREER IN THE WEST IS BEST

Mar 29

A CAREER IN THE WEST IS BEST

From intern to clinical services director- Dr Claire Long reflects on two decades at Western Health.


Sunshine attracts the brightest stars

Mar 20

Sunshine attracts the brightest stars

A career spanning three continents, meet Von Madrinan who hails from the Philippines.


CLOSING THE GAP

Mar 15

CLOSING THE GAP

Driving improvements in health and education outcomes

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