Peninsula Health Senior Exercise Physiologist Steph Binder is no stranger to the world of footy. When she’s not treating patients, she splits her week as an assistant coach for Hawthorn’s AFLW team. In August, Steph was awarded the 2024 AFL Coaches Association Women’s Coaching Pathway Scholarship. Established in 2019, this scholarship aims to support the …
The $1 million refurbishment of Peninsula Health’s Community Care Unit (CCU) is now complete, with significant renovation works to the nine residential units and administration area of the facility. “This is fabulous news for Peninsula Health, and in particular our local community who are the beneficiaries of this significant investment,” says Kate Andrews, General Manager, …
The Chemotherapy Day Unit at Rosebud Hospital provides cancer treatments in a safe, professional, and compassionate environment, serving patients from across the Mornington Peninsula. At the heart of this vital service is Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) Chantelle, whose leadership and dedication are essential for the unit’s smooth and compassionate operation. “As the ANUM, I …
In collaboration with Monash University Peninsula, our health service hosted six students from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, as part of their semester of overseas study. The students visited Frankston Hospital on Monday 9 September, and were taken on a tour of several departments across the site, including inpatient and outpatient services Joined by …
Snack company Mondelez International, known for brands such as Cadbury and Oreo, has generously donated $1,000 worth of plants and $200 worth of gardening gloves to Rosebud Hospital to enhance its gardens. On Tuesday 17 September, the Mondelez team visited the hospital to help plant their donation. “Our visit to Rosebud Hospital gave us a …
The Peninsula Health Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is proud to publish its new ‘Discharge Passport’, an innovative and interactive journal for young people transitioning from our services to the broader community. Led by Senior Youth Consumer Consultant Melissa Keller-Tuberg, the Discharge Passport has been developed through a true co-design process …
Malnutrition doesn’t have a single, universally accepted definition, but is generally recognised as a condition caused by insufficient intake of energy and protein to meet the body’s needs. This can lead to various issues, including unintentional weight loss, muscle and fat wasting, reduced functional ability, and worse overall clinical outcomes. Malnutrition is notably common in …
Take a stroll down memory lane with our Pinkies, Peninsula Health’s longest-running volunteer group. The Pink Ladies Auxiliary Group has been a cornerstone of our health service for over 50 years. Since their inception in 1968, the Pinkies have impressively raised more than ten million dollars for Peninsula Health. Are you interested in making a …
Congratulations to Peninsula Health Dietitian Gemma Bourke and Health Promotion Practitioner Anneliese Twigg, who have both received Inspiring Educator Awards from Monash University. Nominated by Monash University students, Gemma and Anneliese were recognised for their outstanding contributions to education and student mentorship. Gemma received the University Educator Award for her exceptional supervision of Dietetics students, …
The At Home initiative has enhanced care for older people across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, by introducing comprehensive services directly into the community. Peninsula Health is now strengthened with a specialised geriatrician as part of the At Home Clinical Response Service, significantly improving the quality of care for older residents. This service supports people to manage complex health …
