From left to right, Mornington Peninsula Shire Councillor Kerri McCafferty, Mayor Despi O’Connor, Cr Lisa Dixon Cr Antonella Celi, Lyn Dawes and Martin Dawes from Safety Beach/Dromana Beach Patrol and Cr Debra Mar. Photo: Supplied, prior to COVID-19 restrictions. Mornington Peninsula Shire, together with local beach patrol, community groups and Peninsula Health, is working hard to make the Peninsula happier, healthier …
Skin Integrity Nurse Tara Noorman (pictured left), alongside Podiatrist Daryl Susigan and Clinical Nurse Consultant in Wound Care Meagan Shannon. Picture: Supplied This week marks the beginning of Peninsula Health’s Winter Pressure Injury Awareness Campaign, an annual event held across the health service to celebrate the multidisciplinary team approach for preventing and managing pressure injuries every day. A pressure injury (previously …
As National Reconciliation Week draws to a close tonight, this must-watch video gives a fascinating insight into Australian Indigenous history. In celebration of our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, Peninsula Health Elder / Cultural Lead Aunty Helen Bnads expands on this year’s theme – “It’s More Than A Word” – by reflecting on the symbolism, …
Physiotherapist Lauren Fernandez is the recipient of the 2021 Noosh McGrath Excellence in Physiotherapy Award. Peninsula Health physiotherapist Lauren Fernandez has been recognised by her peers for her exceptional patient care and commitment to her team’s wellbeing. Lauren was recently awarded the Physiotherapy Department’s highest honour – the Noosh McGrath Excellence in Physiotherapy Award. The …
Erin Liversidge learnt she had breast cancer on Christmas eve last year at the age of 33 after a routine night feed of her youngest daughter uncovered an unusual lump. And now, the face of Peninsula Health’s Take a Break for Cancer campaign is discovering the tools in her breast cancer fight are closer to …
Consumer Representative Byron Croft joined our LGBTIQ+ Community Advisory Group in late 2019. When Byron Croft came across a flyer promoting Peninsula Health’s LGBTIQ+ Community Advisory Group (CAG) in September 2019, everything fell into place. He had been looking to volunteer in community health, so it was an ideal opportunity. Shortly after, Byron successfully joined the …
Former patient and clinical trial participant Ted Pekala says he is in good health after suffering a heart attack in 2019. Peninsula Health’s status as an emerging leader in research and innovation would not be possible without clinical trials. What is more, clinical trials can only happen with the support of members of the Frankston-Mornington …
Staff who make up the palliative care workforce at Peninsula Health. With National Palliative Care Week kicking off on Sunday 23 May, we’re taking a moment to pause and reflect on the amazing impact our people have in this often misunderstood part of the health service. This year’s theme is ‘Palliative Care… It’s more than …
Longtime volunteer Maggie Bell says she is excited to be back at Peninsula Health. When Maggie Bell received her 10-year Peninsula Health Life Governorship last year, it was Volunteer Program Manager, Helen Wilson, who personally delivered the award to her house. The duo have enjoyed a tremendous eight-year working relationship together, which has been reignited …
Peninsula Health Community Advisory Group member Hazel Rich raises the rainbow flag for IDAHOBIT. Photo: Yanni Dellaportas. Peninsula Health has raised the rainbow flag in support for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Intersex Discrimination (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT has been recognised every year since 2004, raising awareness of the violence and discrimination against Lesbian, …
