Connection

Read the latest news and our fundraising efforts within the community all from our biannual Connection Newsletter. 

Connection Spring Edition 2024

Quest Frankston aids pivotal medical research

On Tuesday 29 August, Quest Frankston presented a cheque for $11,000 which will aid medical research currently being undertaken at Peninsula Health, helping to solve some of our communities’ most complex health issues.  This generous donation will help fund vital medical research for our community, at the Ngarnga Centre and the National Centre for Healthy Ageing,” says …

Leaving a Meaningful Legacy

William has been giving back to Frankston Hospital since 2019 as a way of thanking the staff that have looked after him. A budding gardener, William finds enjoyment in growing his own fruit and vegetables and spending time outdoors in his aviary attending to his canaries. “After my triple by-pass, the cardiology team at Frankston …

Keeping palliative care patients warm and comfortable

On Friday 26 May, three members from the local Lions Clubs on the Peninsula unveiled a new blanket warmer cabinet at our Palliative Care Unit at Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Centre. “Lions Clubs of the Peninsula are proud to be able to contribute towards the purchase of the blanket warmer cabinet for our local community …

Taking a break for others

We all know taking a break can improve our mental health and physical wellbeing, however, this July, taking a break also played a pivotal role in improving the wellbeing of others, specifically those affected by cancer living on the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region. This July, taking a break became even more meaningful with our …

A Heartfelt Thanks

Here on the Mornington Peninsula, and even as far as West Gippsland, Frankston Hospital is the first port of call for patients who have suffered heart attacks. Peninsula Health is responsible for providing life-saving care for a vast portion of our state, making it vital that we continue to invest in cutting-edge equipment. Our goal …

Leading the way in ultrasonography

With enhanced animation for realistic ultrasound training, the CAE Vimedix simulator allows our staff to become proficient in ultrasound through interactive, hands-on training. Under the guidance and support of industry leaders, such as Dr Kavi Haji and Patricia O’Neill, Peninsula Health is at the forefront of inclusive training, ensuring that staff from various cohorts are …

Peninsula Health welcomes new Board Chair

Peninsula Health’s newly appointed Board Chair joins the organisation with vast experience in the Victorian health sector, where he has shared his expertise in governance structures, policies, implementing risk management strategies and commercial issues. Since his appointment, Michael Gorton AM has visited various sites across the organisation to interact with and witness the great work …

A journey from homelessness to home

Meet John and his little mate Roxy Peninsula Health’s Homelessness Outreach service, the Mobile Integrated (MI) Health Program, is acting to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of those who are homeless or living in insecure accommodations. This Homelessness week, we’re spotlighting MI Health client John, whose experience with homelessness has not only impacted …

Faces of Peninsula Health: Aymee Watson

Meet Aymee, one of our Registered Nurses here at Peninsula Health! Aymee has been a Registered Nurse with our health service since her graduate year in 2021. However, her Peninsula Heath journey started a year earlier as a third-year nursing student at Rosebud Emergency Department. “I have spent the majority of my nursing career at …

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