Music, art and craft, gardening, pampering, and movement activities are all within the scope of the Diversional Therapy program at The Mornington Centre, with sessions often being tailored to what the current inpatients are most interested in.
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Holistic approach vital to tackling homelessness
It’s rare that a stay in hospital could be considered a turn of good luck. However for Anthony, newly evicted from his rooming house and recovering from a stroke in Peninsula University Hospital, it’s what kept him from sleeping on the streets.
Life-saving equipment donated in memory of Victoria Police members
Blue Ribbon Foundation – Peninsula Branch has donated two life-saving ECMO machines to Frankston ICU in memory of four fallen officers.
Elisabeth Murdoch College serves up success with their school breakfast club
Elisabeth Murdoch College has successfully completed the Vic Kids Eat Well (VKEW) School Breakfast Club bite. The school runs a School Breakfast Club which is a free, opt in, program for all Victoria government schools and is delivered through Foodbank Victoria. Twice week students are offered fruit smoothies, toasties, fresh fruit and vegetables, baked beans, …
Student Health Ambassadors blend up smoothie success at Mornington Park Primary
On Friday 20 June, Mornington Park Primary School came alive with the sound of blenders and the buzz of excitement as the Student Health Ambassadors hosted a nutritious smoothie making morning for the whole school community. The event was a vibrant celebration of nutritious food, teamwork, and student voice in action. As part of the …
Kicking Butts: Seaford United Soccer Club introduces Smoke and Vape-free Areas at Events
Smoking and vaping used to be a real concern for the members and supporters of Seaford United Soccer Club. While smoking and vaping at junior club training and events had already been banned as part of state-wide legislation, there were still issues around people smoking at senior matches and functions. In mid-2024, the Club committee …
“Engaged” Allied Health Assistant workforce key to better patient care
Better utilisation of Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) to deliver therapies could be the way of the future, as indicated by research taking place at Bayside Health Peninsula.
Improving care for people with pancreatic cancer
Bayside Health Peninsula is among 33 health services nationwide working to optimise pancreatic cancer care, equipping clinicians with the confidence to deliver the most effective treatment tailored to each patient. The SCANPatient trial, led by Bayside Health Peninsula and Upper Gastrointestinal surgeon Associate Professor Charles Pilgrim, aims to improve diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography (CT) …
Meet Lexi: Frankston Emergency Department’s dedicated Equipment Coordinator
Meet Lexi, Frankston Emergency Department’s dedicated Equipment Coordinator. From managing stock and fixing equipment to making sure our clinicians have everything they need at the bedside, Lexi plays a vital role in keeping the ED running smoothly. Not only does Lexi keep the ED running, but she also keeps herself moving as a dedicated athlete. …
New technology to improve the healthcare experiences of aged care residents
A revolutionary digital platform designed to seamlessly transfer critical medical information between aged care homes and hospitals has undergone testing by Bayside Health Peninsula and National Centre for Healthy Ageing, ushering in a new era of streamlined, patient-centered healthcare. The 10-month trial, led by Professor Nadine Andrew and implemented by Dr Katrina Long, saw the …