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13 February 2026

5S Program Launches With a Buzz!

Our 2026 5S Continuous Improvement Program is officially underway — and the energy from the first workshop on the 4th February was fantastic! Staff from across AWH jumped in as our new Continuous Improvement Champions, learning hands‑on 5S techniques to help declutter, organise and refresh our workspaces ahead of the move to the Northeast Building.

The workshop, delivered by a specialist Lean/5S consultant, brought together local leaders from across impacted departments who will guide their teams through decluttering, organising and embedding sustainable work practices. Up to 20 participants attended workshop 1 on Thursday. 

This marks the start of an exciting, action‑packed program filled with workshops, pulse checks and team‑powered decluttering events.

Momentum is building — and teams will start putting 5S into action in their areas over the coming weeks. Let’s do this!

For any questions about 5S, please contact Donna Scammell. 

FFE Asset Transfer List Audit Happening 17/18 February

An asset audit by department was completed in early 2025 to identify the FFE which will be suitable for transfer to the Northeast Building. This data formed the Asset Audit Priority Work List. Each item on the list has been assessed and scored against the FFE Transfer Principles for transfer suitability. The criteria were:

• Asset condition
• Asset age & remaining life cycle
• Fit for purpose
• WHS/OHS in the new space.

HealthShare will be onsite 18th and 19th February, to identify and confirm exactly what is being transferred, and what is being procured new for the NEB.  HealthShare Victoria is a provider of procurement and logistics services to Victoria's public health services. Their purpose is to partner with health services to ensure the right products and services are delivered to the right place at the right time.

Merial will be in contact with each relevant department to schedule a suitable time on the 18th and 19th for your department representative to work with HealthShare to validate the list of transfer items.  They, HealthShare, and the Capital Redevelopment team will examine each FFE asset in person and tag the item for move, decommission, or procurement.  

For any questions about FFE, please contact Merial Trounce.