The National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA) has recently launched a new platform to support impactful consumer engagement in research. The platform, Voice™ Australia, was originally developed in 2015 by Newcastle University in the United Kingdom, and after success in the UK has expanded globally. Leading the implementation of the Australian chapter of this platform …
You may recognise Karine as a familiar face from within our health service. A dedicated enrolled nurse at Peninsula Health, she’s now taking the next step in her career by completing her graduate year in mental health nursing. “I chose Peninsula Health for my graduate year because it gives me the opportunity to grow within …
Peninsula Health is excited to announce the release of our 2024 Clinical Education Report. This comprehensive report highlights our achievements and opportunities in clinical education throughout the 2024 year, showcasing key areas such as student placements, transition to practice, postgraduate programs, and lifelong learning. Key highlights from the report include: The report underscores Peninsula Health’s …
Meet Liddy and Sarah, two of Peninsula Health’s dedicated nurses working in the Cath Lab at Frankston Hospital, a specialised unit within the Cardiology department that treats patients with heart-related conditions. Working side by side, Liddy and Sarah are essential in ensuring each procedure runs smoothly, taking on key roles as either the scrub nurse …
Driven by a deep passion for advocating for women’s choices during pregnancy, Hazel is making a meaningful return to our health service as one of our newest midwifery graduates. After successfully completing her student placements, she is eager to embark on this new chapter in her career. Reflecting on her time as a student, Hazel …
We welcomed Gender Equality Commissioner Dr Niki Vincent to Frankston Hospital for a conversation on gender equality and intersectionality. The Commissioner provided valuable insights into the role of the Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector and the progress being made under the Gender Equality Act, including the importance of having a Gender Equality …
Last year, Year 10 student Rebecca undertook a week of work experience with our health service in Allied Health, where she had the opportunity to explore her strong interest in psychology. “The best part of this experience was meeting all the different people and seeing the various jobs, because they are all so unique,” Rebecca …
We are pleased to welcome Emily, one of Peninsula Health’s newest nursing graduates, who will be joining our health service for the next 12 months. Emily’s decision to pursue her career with Peninsula Health was influenced by her positive experience during her placement hours as a student nurse. “Peninsula Health has always stood out to …
Dr Krystle Chong, Peninsula Health Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar and Researcher, has recently co-authored a groundbreaking primer on ectopic pregnancy for Nature Reviews Disease Primers, alongside Professor Ben Mol and an international cohort of academics and healthcare professionals from the UK, Europe, and Africa. Nature Reviews Disease Primers is part of the prestigious Nature portfolio …
Thank you to those who joined us on Sunday 2 February to celebrate the return of Peninsula Health at the Midsumma Pride March. Our community, consisting of Peninsula Health team members, consumers and friends and family, braved the heat for a day full of celebration. As the first Rainbow Tick Accredited health service, we were …
