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. Peninsula Health, Frankston City Council, & Mornington Peninsula Shire have teamed up to ensure that our …
The $1.1 billion Frankston 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 representatives …
Monoclonal antibody treatments have transformed the lives of severe asthma patients. Yet, the lack of comparative trials and real-world usage data poses a challenge for clinicians. Peninsula Health researcher Professor David Langton set out to fill this gap by evaluating and comparing the performance of Benralizumab and Mepolizumab treatments using real clinic data from two …
Image credit: The University of New South Wales Congratulations to Peninsula Health cardiologist Dr Geoffrey Toogood for being awarded this year’s Australian Mental Health Prize for a person with lived experience. Dr Toogood is known for his mental health advocacy, and the globally recognised ‘Crazy Socks for Docs Day,’ a day focused on breaking down …
Whether you are dining in or taking away, you’ll now have access to a range of healthier food and drinks at the food outlets and vending machines across our health service. In the last two years, our Health Promotion team have been working hard to implement the Victorian Government Healthy choices: policy directive, a directive …
Our Community Care Unit at Spray Street has commenced a $1 million dollar refurbishment, bringing new life and modern elements into the residential treatment and support service for people experiencing significant unresolved mental illness and co-existing complex psychosocial challenges. As part of the refurbishment residential units will undergo a comprehensive refit of all kitchen and …
Local Upwey resident, Mitch and his support worker Julian were welcomed onto the Frankston Hospital redevelopment site for a site tour on Monday 21 August. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects his body movements and ability to speak, Mitch and his support workers have been frequent visitors of the redevelopment site, going to …
The Mornington Peninsula is a mecca for community sport; where locals of all ages come together for some friendly competitive fun. Whether you’re spectating court side, going for goal, or simply letting your teammates know you’re “here if you need”, Saturdays on the Mornington Peninsula are usually a fun-filled community affair. On Monday 4 September, the annual …
Co-located at Somerville Police Complex, we’re looking for a Family Violence Senior Practitioner to work within Peninsula Health’s Family Violence Service and Victoria Police’s Family Violence Investigation Unit. The role involves adopting a holistic approach to addressing family violence, primarily focusing on engaging with perpetrators to facilitate their linkage to the services required to address their …
Peninsula Health has been recognised as an employer committed to supporting Australian Defence Force reserves who work in various roles across our health service. Peninsula Health Head of Palliative Care and Director of Medical Services, Lieutenant Colonel Dr Sandeep Bhagat attended the Australian Defence Force Employer Support Awards with Peninsula Health’s Clinical Director Rehabilitation, Aging, …
