Working in intensive care can be hard, especially when our teams are caring for patients in a life-threatening condition. It’s a challenging role that for most, can be emotionally demanding. Creativity can help release or express feelings that may build up inside. In 2022, while construction works to expand our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capabilities …
Our Community Care Unit at Spray Street has commenced a $1 million dollar refurbishment, bringing new life and modern elements into the residential treatment and support service for people experiencing significant unresolved mental illness and co-existing complex psychosocial challenges. As part of the refurbishment residential units will undergo a comprehensive refit of all kitchen and …
In August, Peninsula Health hosted a group of international nursing students in collaboration with Monash University, all the way from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Joined by The Deputy Head of Monash University’s Nursing and Midwifery School, Dr Helen Rawson, the students were invited on a tour of Frankston Hospital. The experience presented the …
Have you met Tiffany? One of our amazing Clinical Pharmacists here at Peninsula Health. Based at Frankston Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, Tiffany collaborates with her medical and nursing colleagues to optimise patients’ medications, ensuring medicines are used safely and appropriately for the best possible health outcomes. Tiffany began her Peninsula Health journey while studying at …
Local Upwey resident, Mitch and his support worker Julian were welcomed onto the Frankston Hospital redevelopment site for a site tour on Monday 21 August. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects his body movements and ability to speak, Mitch and his support workers have been frequent visitors of the redevelopment site, going to …
It’s a simple question that sparks a worthy conversation, and one that could make a real difference to the emotional and physical wellbeing of your friends, family and colleagues. Ask ‘Are you ok?’ not just today, but everyday, and help make a difference.
The Mornington Peninsula is a mecca for community sport; where locals of all ages come together for some friendly competitive fun. Whether you’re spectating court side, going for goal, or simply letting your teammates know you’re “here if you need”, Saturdays on the Mornington Peninsula are usually a fun-filled community affair. On Monday 4 September, the annual …
Co-located at Somerville Police Complex, we’re looking for a Family Violence Senior Practitioner to work within Peninsula Health’s Family Violence Service and Victoria Police’s Family Violence Investigation Unit. The role involves adopting a holistic approach to addressing family violence, primarily focusing on engaging with perpetrators to facilitate their linkage to the services required to address their …
Peninsula Health has been recognised as an employer committed to supporting Australian Defence Force reserves who work in various roles across our health service. Peninsula Health Head of Palliative Care and Director of Medical Services, Lieutenant Colonel Dr Sandeep Bhagat attended the Australian Defence Force Employer Support Awards with Peninsula Health’s Clinical Director Rehabilitation, Aging, …
Entering the world at 7:18pm, Meika Marie Biviano was born on Wednesday 16 August, weighing 3.65kg to first time parents Toni Dalby and Chris Biviano. Both Toni and Chris say their experience at Frankston Hospital has been absolutely amazing, exceeding all their expectations. “My brother had his two kids here and had a great …
