Peninsula Health’s Oncology Multidisciplinary Team Coordinators keep processes on track to ensure patients have all their treatment options presented to them.
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St Joseph’s Primary Sorrento Pedals Ahead with Physical Activity and Movement
St Joseph’s Primary School in Sorrento is boosting student wellbeing through a whole-school Bike Education program, part of its broader focus on movement and wellbeing. St Joseph’s Primary School in Sorrento is on a roll—literally! Every student at the school is currently taking part in Bike Education, an exciting initiative supported by the Bicycle Network, …
Greet and Guide volunteers celebrate 15 years, and beyond
Gus and Thea have been welcoming people at Frankston Hospital – and helping them find their way – for 15 years.
The kiosk at the heart of Rosebud Hospital
Renowned for its delicious food and friendly faces, the Rosebud Hospital Kiosk is a beloved cornerstone of both Peninsula Health and the local community. Since its inception, the Rosebud Hospital Kiosk Auxiliary has raised over $500,000 for Rosebud Hospital, with an impressive $70,000 raised in 2024 alone to fund the purchase of life-saving equipment. According …
Shaping Dementia-Friendly Hospitals
Nurse Unit Manager, Felicity Leavold and the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) nursing team have made a remarkable contribution to dementia care research, in a co-design study alongside Associate Professor Chris Moran and experts from Monash University under the National Centre for Healthy Aging. The research focuses on understanding how hospital environments can better …
Stroke program takes Peninsula Health researcher to Italy
Dr Laura Jolliffe recently returned from Perugia, Italy, where she gathered with other researchers to discuss the future of stroke prevention, treatment and support.
Palliative Care Unit unveils new artwork during National Reconciliation Week – Upon Our Journey
Local artist and proud Kamilaroi man, Eamon Roberts, has unveiled his latest artwork during National Reconciliation Week. Titled Upon Our Journey, the piece was commissioned by Peninsula Health’s Aboriginal Health team for the Palliative Care Unit at Golf Links Road Rehabilitation. The artwork symbolises our birth into the Dreaming and the journey every person takes through …
Rye Tennis Club smashing the smoothie sales
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 …
Helping our patients get access to tomorrow’s treatment, today
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.
Welcome to Head of Oncology, Associate Professor Mahesh Iddawela
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.