Summer 2016
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Sight + Sound Summer
December 9, 2016The Summer 2016 edition of Sight+Sound is now available, with all the latest news and events from The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital over the past few months. View the complete version here.
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CEO Message
December 9, 2016Welcome to the Summer edition of Sight+Sound. As the year draws to a close,it provides an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the last 12 months. Things are settling in well at our new site, Eye and Ear on the Park, and we are getting ready for...
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Sight saved
December 9, 2016When Dr Tim Williams, an electron microscopist at Monash University, noticed a shadow across his vision in his right eye, he knew he needed to act quickly. Tim had previously experienced a retinal detachment, and knew it could potentially lead to complete...
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Redevelopment update
December 9, 2016It’s been a few months since we moved our outpatient clinics and day surgery services to Eye and Ear on the Park on St Andrews Place, and everything is settling in well. The next major step in the redevelopment project is starting demolition of some...
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Parliament station update
December 9, 2016We have been advised that the lifts at Parliament Station are being upgraded and are expected to be unavailable for use from 27 December 2016 until March 2017. Station staff have advised that they will be on hand to assist any commuters requiring support....
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Quality Account
December 9, 2016The 2015-16 Quality Account (formerly the Quality of Care report) is now available online and on stands throughout the hospital. The publication showcases the systems and processes that the Eye and Ear has in place to monitor and improve quality services.
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Donor story - life saving manikin
December 9, 2016ALS Makinin: Photo by Laerdal A generous donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has donated $5,000 towards a new Advanced Life Saving (ALS) Manikin for the Eye and Ear. The manikin will be used to upskill nursing staff by providing realistic, scenario...
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Recognising our staff
December 9, 2016Award winners with CEO Mark Petty and Board Chair Sherene Devanesen On November 10, the Eye and Ear held the 2016 TREVERS, incorporating the Annual General Meeting and annual staff Excellence Awards. The awards recognise staff who have made an outstanding...
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Volunteer profile: Josie Hubbard
December 9, 2016Josie Hubbard recently retired from volunteering after an impressive 20 years at the Eye and Ear. Josie Hubbard began volunteering after she heard a radio advertisement. Since then, Josie has been a well-respected and hard-working member of the Eye and...
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I see you, I hear you
December 9, 2016I see you, I hear you Congratulations to Patricia McGarrity, Clinical Improvement Lead, who was one of the recipients of this quarter’s peer nominated I See You, I Hear You – Values in Action award. Tricia was nominated by three different...