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Austin Health leads global breakthrough in penicillin allergy testing
2 April 2026 - Austin Health has led the world’s largest study confirming that most patients labelled allergic to penicillin are not truly allergic, unlocking access to more effective antibiotics and transforming hospital care worldwide.
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Diamond Creek Op Shop volunteers donate over $335,000 to support patient care
20 March 2026 - Austin Health has received an incredible $335,648 donation from the Diamond Creek Opportunity Shop, presented at the shop’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 18 March.
Former Collingwood footballer survives life-threatening sepsis after rapid treatment at Austin Health
10 March 2026 - Former Collingwood Football Club player Neville Shaw is recovering after a life-threatening strep infection sent him into septic shock and multiple organ failure.
Celebrating our Inspirational Women this International Women’s Day
8 March 2026 - We caught up with International Women’s Day Awards recipient A/Prof Simone Taylor to reflect on her career at Austin Health and what receiving this recognition from her colleagues meant.
Meet the team behind one of the world's most impactful dementia research programs
6 March 2026 - Some of the most significant advances in Alzheimer’s disease research over the past few decades have relied on work done right here at Austin Health. Austin Health is now the largest contributor of Alzheimer’s brain imaging data in the world.