This National Volunteer Week, several of our amazing volunteer groups are celebrating significant milestones.
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International Nurses Day Awards
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 …
Help save a life like Peter’s
Peter was enjoying his summer holiday in Sorrento with his family when disaster struck – but what appeared to be a disaster saved his life.
Celebrating the mother-child bonds across our health service this Mother’s Day
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 …
“I don’t care about the statistics—I’m going to beat them”: Andie shares her story on World Ovarian Cancer Day
Andie wasn’t expecting to be diagnosed with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer. But she’s not going to let it keep her down.
Malaysian born brothers take on O&G training at Peninsula Health
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 …
Well done to award nominee Jessica Reece
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
Statement of support for Uncle Mark Brown
Peninsula Health is deeply disappointed by the treatment of Uncle Mark Brown at the recent ANZAC Day service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. Uncle Mark is a highly respected Bunurong Elder and has been instrumental in fostering reconciliation and cultural understanding, including his pivotal role in the recent launch of our Reconciliation Action …
Peninsula Health staff reunited after serving in Afghanistan
Dr Andrew Rosengarten and ICU nurse Tara Whelan have a shared history – but didn’t realise until recently that they now both work at Peninsula Health.
Online survey on the Local Health Service Networks
The Victorian Government and the Department of Health have created an online survey for all community members to provide feedback and insights to help in the development of the Local Health Service Networks.