Nothern Health
Northern Health is the primary provider of acute, sub-acute, and ambulatory specialist services in Melbourne’s northern region. This area, one of Victoria’s most significant growth corridors, is projected to see its population increase by 228,000 by 2031. The Northern Health catchment includes the rapidly growing local government areas of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Mitchell, and Merri-bek. The community served is highly diverse, with residents hailing from 185 countries and speaking over 118 different languages.
Northern Health’s vision is to foster a healthier northern community and to deliver accessible, high-quality care that meets the evolving needs of this growing population. In partnership with the Northern Hospital and the Northern Health Foundation, Pacific Epping has supported various initiatives, including:
- World Nursing Day celebrations
- Santa visits and gifts for the Paediatric and Maternity wards
- Gift-wrapping fundraisers for key calendar events such as Mother’s Day and Christmas
- Participation in the Victorian Health Department survey
- Northern Health Foundation Gala
- Jobs Fair services
- Staff discount and offers program
- Financial support for the Women’s and Children’s department at the Northern Hospital
- Gold coin donation drives
- The Bundle of Fun campaign, offering additional movie tickets for free
- Provision of 2,000 cotton face masks to Northern Health staff during COVID
