More than $4 million has been awarded to 13 collaborative research projects spearheaded by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA) through its Living Labs program. The NCHA is a federally-funded partnership between Peninsula Health and Monash University, which aims to deliver national solutions for major challenges in healthy ageing through excellence in translational research. The major …
Seeking local physical activity and social groups for older people. Our Keeping Active, Involved & Informed Directory has been a go-to resource for those older than 60 looking to stay active in the community. Developed in partnership with Frankston City Council and the Mornington Peninsula Shire, the directory supports people to find groups to keep …
A section of Hastings Road is being resurfaced over the next two nights, resulting in changed access to Frankston Hospital Emergency Department, and some other parts of the hospital. Approximately 300 metres of Hastings Road will be closed for westbound traffic for two nights, as below. When? 8:30pm – 6:00am Tuesday 15 November to Wednesday …
Peninsula Health’s new Clinical Director of Emergency, Dr Gabriel Blecher, has a rich background in both emergency medicine and business management, bringing a unique and diverse set of skills to the role. This isn’t Dr Blecher’s first time working at Peninsula Health – in fact it was during his time working as a locum at …
Our Community Health Children’s Services and FaPMI (Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness) teams provided a range of interactive and engaging activities at the annual Frankston City Council Children’s Week celebration. “This year’s theme ‘All Children have the right to a standard of living that supports their wellbeing and development’, resonates with us, …
Officially launched by Peninsula Health Chief Executive Felicity Topp during our annual Celebrating Research Week, our 2022 Research Report highlights the transformative research currently being conducted at Peninsula Health. Peninsula Health Director of Research Professor Velandai Srikanth said “I’m delighted to once again present a report that provides our community with a sense of …
As the manager of our Mental Health Consultation service, and the Emergency Department’s Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Hub, Kate Bendall is committed to providing outstanding Mental Health and AOD services to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula community. Q: What do you do in your day to day role? A: My role varies …
As we continue to redevelop Frankston Hospital, a range of changes are occurring to accommodate these works. As part of these works, from 5am Friday 4 November, patients and visitors needing to access Surgical Services/Day of Surgery Admissions, A-Block wards (Western Port ward, Bass ward, and Port Phillip ward) the Cath-Lab, COVID Dialysis (Bass) …
Recruitment Coordinator Jade Barton’s role allows her to find and offer opportunities to those looking to work at Peninsula Health. With more than 20 years of experience as a nurse, Jade Barton made the decision to move into recruitment to follow her passion for welcoming the next generation of nurses and medical staff to Peninsula …
“Occupational Therapy is an important, and in some cases, life changing, service for our clients and community,” says Senior Occupational Therapist Bridget Maguire. “It helps people develop or re-engage in activities that some of us take for granted.” “We support people to participate in activities that they find meaningful, which everyone deserves in life.” …
