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- Water Leak Incident: Temporary Service Disruptions

September 21, 2026 | News, Patient information

Water Leak Incident: Temporary Service Disruptions

Yesterday, The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital experienced a significant water leak that has affected parts of…

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- 2026 Length of Service and Excellence Awards
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September 3, 2026 | Events, News, Staff stories

2026 Length of Service and Excellence Awards

Today The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital was delighted to host its 2026 Length of Service and Excellence…

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- Celebrating Speeth Pathology Week – What is a Speech Pathologist?
A woman with short blond hair and glasses pointing to her ear as she faces a young girl in a pink jumper in a clinical room with colourful tiles on the wall.

August 25, 2026 | Interviews, News, Patient information, Staff stories

Celebrating Speeth Pathology Week – What is a Speech Pathologist?

Did you know speech pathologists work at the Eye and Ear?  This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating the important role they play at the Eye and…

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- Staff forum highlights research collaboration
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August 6, 2026 | News

Staff forum highlights research collaboration

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and the Centre for Eye Research Australia recently came together for the 5th Annual Joint Research…

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- National Diabetes Week: What is a Credentialed Diabetic Nurse Educator?
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July 14, 2026 | News

National Diabetes Week: What is a Credentialed Diabetic Nurse Educator?

Did you know the Eye and Ear have Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educators?  This National Diabetes Week, we’re raising awareness through Diabetes…

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- Twin Sisters Hear the Difference
Two four-year-old girls, Audrey and Dianne, sitting on a hospital bed in surgical gowns smiling at the camera against a blue curtain with aboriginal art printed on them.

July 9, 2026 | News

Twin Sisters Hear the Difference

In a powerful example of what can be achieved through innovation, collaboration and patient-centred care, The Royal Victorian Eye…

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- Eye and Ear welcomes new Board Directors and thanks outgoing members
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July 1, 2026 | News

Eye and Ear welcomes new Board Directors and thanks outgoing members

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is pleased to welcome Ms Kelly Schulz and Mr Geoff Southwell…

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- Anzac Day – Nurse Bessie McPhail
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April 25, 2026 | News, Staff stories

Anzac Day – Nurse Bessie McPhail

This Anzac Day, we honour and remember all who served and sacrificed in war and peacekeeping. Today we share a…

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- Eye and Ear community program provides accessible care for glaucoma patients
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March 9, 2026 | News

Eye and Ear community program provides accessible care for glaucoma patients

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in Australia and affects an estimated 300,000 people. With no cure…

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- World-first study puts rising hearing loss treatment to the test
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March 7, 2026 | Interviews, News, Patient information, Research

World-first study puts rising hearing loss treatment to the test

As the name suggests, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) occurs very rapidly and often surprises patients. In many…

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- Cochlear implant research enables early diagnosis to improve language development
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March 6, 2026 | Interviews, News, Patient information, Research

Cochlear implant research enables early diagnosis to improve language development

Since the first paediatric cochlear implant in 1985, the treatment has become the standard intervention for children with…

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- Sue’s story: From isolation to reconnection
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March 5, 2026 | Events, Interviews, News, Patient information, Patient Stories

Sue’s story: From isolation to reconnection

Sue began experiencing hearing loss in the early 1990s. Living regionally and raising six children, she relied on hearing…

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- Morrison Place footpath works
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January 21, 2026 | News, Patient information

Morrison Place footpath works

Pavement rectification works in Morrison Place will be happening in two phases across January/February:  PHASE 1 – Footpath works …

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- 2025 AGM and Staff Excellence Awards

December 11, 2025 | Events, News, Staff stories

2025 AGM and Staff Excellence Awards

On Thursday 11 December, we presented our 2025 Excellence Awards after our 2024-2025 Annual General Meeting.  The Eye…

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- International Day of People with Disability: Interview with our Disability Liaison Officer
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December 3, 2025 | News

International Day of People with Disability: Interview with our Disability Liaison Officer

1 in 6 people across the world live with a disability.  On International Day of People with Disability,…

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- New Multilingual Eye Drops Video Series Launched
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December 1, 2025 | News

New Multilingual Eye Drops Video Series Launched

Five Translated Videos Make Eye Care Instructions More Accessible  Breaking Down Language Barriers in Eye Care  In a…

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