Rye Tennis Club has successfully revitalised their canteen with support the Health Promotion team at Peninsula Health to buy a NutriBullet to introduce popular fresh smoothies and nourishing food options and help them to work through the Vic Kids Eat Well program. They also upgraded their drink offerings which have been well received by club …
People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are still underrepresented in clinical trials. Around 39,000 of our community speak a language other than English at home, so it’s important to us that we break down barriers to ensure everyone in our community can understand the benefits clinical trials offer.
A/Prof Mahesh Iddawela, says his aim is to build a centre of excellence for cancer care with integrated patient care, clinical trials and research.
This National Volunteer Week, several of our amazing volunteer groups are celebrating significant milestones.
On Monday 12 May, we celebrated International Nurses Day, a special time we take to honor and appreciate our nurses who work tirelessly to deliver outstanding patient care across our community. We’re especially thrilled to celebrate our outstanding recipients of the 2025 Sue O’Keeffe Nursing Award, the Linda Goodwin Recognition Nursing Award and Nursing and …
Peter was enjoying his summer holiday in Sorrento with his family when disaster struck – but what appeared to be a disaster saved his life.
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible bonds between mothers and their children across our health service, shining a light on these relationships and the dedication they bring to their roles every day. We asked them: “What’s the most rewarding part of sharing your workplace with your mother/child?” Here’s what they had to say. Mother …
Andie wasn’t expecting to be diagnosed with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer. But she’s not going to let it keep her down.
Two Malaysian born brothers, Dr Daksha and Dr Nagusha Rachagan, have taken their sibling bond to a new level – both working and completing their obstetrics and gynaecology speciality training at Peninsula Health. Following in their father’s footsteps, the budding obstetrician duo grew up in Malaysia exposed to the trials and tribulations of the practice …
Jessica is an AOD Trainee Supervisor and AOD Lived Experience Educator at Peninsula Health, and is a finalist in the Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL) Awards for Excellence in Education
