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Harnessing the “teachable, reachable” moment

15 June 2026

At-risk young people admitted to hospital with violent assault injuries will be offered pathways out of a cycle of violence thanks to a new early intervention pilot launched at The Alfred.

emergency & trauma

lived experience

social work

trauma

Increasing accessibility to lifesaving naloxone

2 June 2026

The Alfred is the first site of a lifesaving naloxone vending machine trial, thanks to the ongoing passion and efforts of our addiction medicine specialists.

accessibility

addiction

emergency & trauma

harm reduction

Giving back on ANZAC Day

25 April 2026

Not long ago, musician Jack Taylor was riding his bicycle to work along Nepean Highway when he was in an accident.

caulfield hospital

emergency & trauma

patients

staff

The Alfred goes trackside at F1

6 March 2026

Everyone at emergency and radiology knows orderly Mike O’Brien loves motor racing — and not just because he dresses up come Grand Prix season.

emergency & trauma

patients

Helping international students feel safe down under

26 February 2026

International students seeking guidance, information and access to sexual, mental and emergency health services can now do so easily thanks to a new website supported by Melbourne Sexual Health Centre.

emergency & trauma

mental health

sexual health

Clinicians urge safety around campfires and barbecues this long weekend

23 January 2026

Burns specialists and emergency clinicians at The Alfred are urging holidaymakers to prioritise safety when tending to campfires and barbecues this long weekend.

burns

emergency & trauma

Keeping safe and cool in the heat

6 January 2026

With the hot weather hitting Victoria, it’s a good time to refresh how to stay safe and cool this summer.

emergency & trauma

patients

Nurses call for safety on roads this summer

19 December 2025

Nurses across The Alfred’s Emergency, Trauma and Intensive Care departments are urging all Victorians to prioritise safety on the roads this summer – especially when it comes to motorbikes.

emergency & trauma

patients

staff

Jean-Phillipe Miller receives Florence Nightingale Medal

10 June 2025

Congratulations to Emergency Nurse Jean-Phillipe Miller, who has been awarded for his humanitarian work with the Red Cross.

awards

emergency & trauma

nurses

Gearing up for the Grand Prix

13 March 2025

As Formula 1 fever once again takes hold in Melbourne, one of Australia's leading trauma teams is standing by as the event’s official medical provider.

emergency & trauma