Summer 2019
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Learning from experience to improve a patient's journey
December 6, 2019Belinda Kidd and Ryan Smith have three things in common. They’re both forward-looking and exude a feeling of quiet optimism, they both spend a lot of time on the computer for their respective roles in administration and graphic design, and they have...
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CEO Welcome
December 6, 2019I’m pleased to present my first issue of Sight+Sound as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Eye and Ear. Already I’ve been made to feel very welcome at both our sites. I come from Peninsula Health where I have served as Executive Director,...
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Dandenong opens Cochlear Care Centre
December 6, 2019A number of staff travelled to Dandenong in September for the official opening of the South East Cochlear Care Centre. While the centre has been in operation since April, our CEO Brendan Gardner, CNO Jenni Bliss, Professor Robert Briggs, Stefan Wigg and...
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Philanthropy in our eyes
December 6, 2019Since our humble beginnings in 1863 the Eye and Ear has been very grateful/appreciative of the support of Philanthropy. Philanthropy has allowed the hospital to fund research scholarships, buy equipment, build the Smorgon Family wing and equip it....
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Donor survey results
December 6, 2019In our Summer 2018 issue we sent a donor survey to all of our donors to try and understand our donor community in more detail and develop new ways to reach them that are more suited to their needs and lifestyle. Below is a brief summary of these results....
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Cochlear room refurbishment
December 6, 2019Each year we are privileged to receive funds from the Eva Orloff Estate, this year we used the funding to refurbish a clinical room in the Cochlear Implant Clinic. It has created a fabulous space for Clinicians and patients as they go on their journey of...
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Mind skills for eye doctors
December 6, 2019In collaboration with Mind Room Psychologists our Ophthalmology trainees were given an invaluable opportunity to develop their non-technical skills to improve patient outcomes this October and November. Trainees undertook a brief course on mind skills...
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Staff service
December 6, 2019Our Staff Service and Excellence Awards honour the efforts and commitments of our dedicated personnel by recognising them for their longstanding service or achievement of excellence in specific categories. These are held each year at the Park Hyatt and...
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iStent trial
December 6, 2019Glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Treatment aims to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) and typically includes medication, laser, or surgery. While surgery is a very successful treatment, it is invasive and any surgery...
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Volunteer Profile
December 6, 2019Joyce and Lois Kennard have always found a lot of strength in full-time work. They balanced full-time work in law and real estate with caring for both their parents until the end of their lives. Together they recognised their need for a change of pace in...