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Jessica Reece

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 …

Baby Koa, Mum Tess, Dad Martyn and Autie Kate.

The Greatest Gift: A Sister’s Surrogacy Journey

Sisters Tess and Kate have always shared a close bond, but over the last year, that bond has grown stronger than either of them could have imagined.  After years of IVF treatments, Kate knew how deeply her younger sister Tess, and partner Martyn longed to become parents. Witnessing their struggle, Kate offered to be their …

Peninsula Health RAP

Reconciliation Action Plan 2025 – 2027

We are excited to announce the official launch of Peninsula Health’s new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2025 – 2027. According to Chief Executive Helen Cooper, the RAP marks Peninsula Health’s ongoing and significant reconciliation journey with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “Peninsula Health will strive to improve care and service provision for Aboriginal …

Steffie and her sons.

Registrations for the 2025 Birth Tree and Family Garden are now open

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate your baby’s birth? Steffie Conroy honoured her sons, Callan, born in 2022, and Cormac, born in 2024, by making their names, birth years, and birth months a lasting part of the community through the Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s Birth Tree and Family Garden initiative. “The birth tree and garden …

Speech Pathologist Kate and patient Tina

NDIS Service helping those with swallowing and speech difficulties

Speech pathologist Kate Rennie always knew she wanted to work with people. Fascinated by the inner workings of the human brain and the role it plays in communicative function, Kate’s journey as a speech pathologist started straight out of high school. “I find it fascinating that brain function changes over time,” shares Kate. “Of course, …

Cath Lab at Frankston Hospital

Delivering Rapid, Life Saving Care: An Inside Look at Frankston Hospital’s STEMI Team

A STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) is one of the most severe types of heart attack, carrying a substantial risk of serious complications and even death. Immediate medical intervention is critical, and at Frankston Hospital, a dedicated team of specialists works tirelessly to provide life saving care. The team consists of an Interventional Cardiologist, two …

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