Tegan MacCormack—better known to many as cake decorating whiz Tigga Mac—was doing a routine breast check at home when she found a lump.
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Inaugural Chief Executive of Bayside Health appointed
The Designate Board of Bayside Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Adjunct Prof Adam Horsburgh as the inaugural Chief Executive of the new Bayside Health. Prof Horsburgh brings extensive leadership in Victoria’s public health system to this new role. Currently Chief Executive of Alfred Health, he was previously Chief Executive of Austin Health …
The Friendship Factory is open for business at Overport Primary
At Overport Primary School, the Student Health Ambassadors are leading the way in promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and safe social spaces through an inspiring new initiative called The Friendship Factory. This student-led project offers a welcoming space filled with fun activities and opportunities to build friendships. Thanks to the generous support of the Parents and Friends …
Peninsula Health nominated as a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards – Elimination of Seclusion
Peninsula Health is extremely proud and excited to announce our health service has been nominated as a finalist for the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards in the following category: Over the past three years, Frankston Hospital has successfully recorded zero instances of seclusion and mechanical restraints in acute mental health inpatient units. “While it was once …
Health services welcome the new Bayside Board
We welcome the Victorian Minister for Health’s announcement of the inaugural board and board chair for Bayside Health. Starting on 1 January 2026, Bayside Health will bring together Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health into one unified service. Its aim is to improve health outcome, …
Caring for Carers program brings “hope”, “calm” and “relief”
The Frankston Hospital Emergency Department (ED) has implemented unique initiatives that have dramatically improved ramping times, freeing up more ambulances to return into the community.
Celebrating Allied Health Professions Day 2025
Today we celebrate Allied Health Professions Day, and the incredible team of skilled, caring and dedicated allied health staff we have here at Peninsula Health. This year’s theme ‘Stronger together’, highlights the benefits of multidisciplinary team-based care.
Innovative nurse role contributes to ambulance ramping success
The Frankston Hospital Emergency Department (ED) has implemented unique initiatives that have dramatically improved ramping times, freeing up more ambulances to return into the community.
Funding announced for Rosebud Hospital renovations
Today, we welcomed Victoria’s Minister for Health, The Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas, who announced $4 million in funding for renovations to Rosebud Hospital.
Pinkies triumph again with $360,000 donation
Thank you and congratulations to the Pink Ladies Auxiliary for their incredible achievement in raising $360,000 for Frankston Hospital.