Fostering a community free from family violence across the lifespan would not be possible without people like Ali. Ali is one of our dedicated clinicians working within our Keeping Families Safe Program, committed to improving the behaviours of young people who may be using violence at home. Working closely with parents, carers, family members and …
On behalf of the Board, Executive team, staff and volunteers at Bayside Health Peninsula, it is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of the Federal Member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy MP. Peta was an extraordinary advocate for the region which encompasses Frankston, and was unwavering in her support for better health outcomes for …
Blood and bones are nothing new to Ash, one of our many outstanding Perioperative Theatre Nurses here at Bayside Health Peninsula; she’s more than used to seeing the inside of the human body. Based at Frankston Public Surgical Centre, Ash works mainly in orthopaedics, a specialty area concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, where …
Wouldn’t it be great if kids started their day building connections with peers, feeling happy and ready to learn? That’s exactly what happened last week at Tootgarook when the school community excitedly met at a local park to walk to school together. Tootgarook Primary School is nestled in the heart of the Southern Mornington Peninsula. …
We are thrilled to share that our incredible Pauline D’Astoli OAM has been honoured as Health Volunteer of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards Gala! Her dedication to advocating for top-notch healthcare, especially in mental health services, is truly inspiring. Pauline’s unwavering dedication to advocating for superior healthcare, particularly within mental health services, …
As a key partner in the South East Metro Health Service Partnership (SEMHSP), Bayside Health Peninsula’s alliance with the other health services is working to improve health outcomes for patients and their families in the South East of Melbourne What started as a Victorian Department of Health directive for health services to come together during …
Bayside Health Peninsula Physiotherapist Rachael Mason was part of a team of volunteer firefighters deployed to Briagolong, a tiny town nestled in Gippsland, at the start of the month to combat the season’s first bushfires. Called on at short notice, Rachael was able to access community service leave to allow her to join a crew …
Officially launched by Bayside Health Peninsula Chief Executive Felicity Topp during our annual Celebrating Research Week, our 2023 Research Report highlights the transformative research currently being conducted at Bayside Health Peninsula. Bayside Health Peninsula Director of Research Professor Velandai Srikanth said “it is my pleasure to present the Bayside Health Peninsula Research Report (2023). A …
Keeping active is important at all ages but only 4 out of 10 Australians over the age of 65 get the recommended amount of physical activity. Regular physical activity has been shown to improve physical, mental and emotional health. Bayside Health Peninsula, Frankston City Council, & Mornington Peninsula Shire have teamed up to ensure that …
The $1.1 billion Peninsula University Hospital redevelopment and expansion will transform services at the hospital. To make sure the new facilities are fit for purpose, the design team is working closely with community and hospital staff representatives. A wide range of patients, carers, families and staff will use the facilities. So, it is critical for …
