In 2025, the Health Promotion team supported Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Gathering Place to secure $10,000 funding for the development of their garden program. Funds were used to establish a green house and compost bin setup that helps to feed the range of plants that grow on-site. The garden program is a key feature of …
A new initiative in the Emergency Department at Peninsula University Hospital has already saved 555,000 g/CO2 of carbon emissions since its inception. “We all know climate change is a significant and ongoing consideration by governments, and we have to recognise that some aspects of healthcare operations can have considerable emissions intensity,” says radiographer and project lead, Kate Hyde. The Sustainable and Quality …
Before her twins were even born, Annalyse had already stepped inside the new Peninsula University Hospital tower – becoming one of the very first mums to tour the maternity unit ahead of its official opening. Just two weeks later, that same space would become part of her birth story. At 33 weeks, Annalyse went into spontaneous …
Estimated Emergency Department wait times for Peninsula University Hospital and Rosebud Hospital are now available on our website. These times reflect expected waits if you arrive now or shortly. Please note, the sickest patients are always treated first. Our Emergency Departments are currently experiencing high demand. If wait times are long and you feel well …
Graduate midwives Sylvie Walker, Sasha Crump, and Zoe Prentice all grew up on the Peninsula. “It’s local to me. I’ve done all my placements here, there wasn’t really another option for me,” smiles Zoe, whose Mum is also a nurse at Bayside Health Peninsula Care Group. “Once I started, I was really keen on helping women feel supported,” she says. “I want to make women feel good, …
With over 100 participants, Bayside Health Peninsula operates a full time renal podiatry program, which is the largest in the state. “It’s more proactive and also more responsive,” says Head of Podiatry & Orthotics Elise Gillies, who first wrote the business case for renal podiatry service back in 2022. “Consumers in the dialysis unit usually come three times a …
Empowering and uplifting women isn’t just part of Koori Midwife Danielle’s job – it’s hercalling. At Bayside Health Peninsula, she provides prenatal and antenatal care to Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander women and their babies. The Koori Maternity Service program delivers flexible, culturally appropriate care to eligiblewomen, including mothers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. …
The Health Promotion team welcomed Gina and Milla from Monash University for their 13 week Health Promotion Placement. The students were tasked with helping our team to increase awareness of enjoyable, free and local walking routes in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. When a walk was being explored, the students looked at the accessibility of …
This week, our STEMI team performed a first‑of‑its‑kind procedure at Peninsula University Hospital, using diamonds in surgery. But these aren’t the kind of diamonds you wear – they’re the kind that help save lives. Thanks to our generous donor community and funds raised by our 2025 Tax Appeal, our Cardiac Angiography Lab has received a …
Our Elder and Cultural Lead, Aunty Helen Bnads wasn’t sure what to think when she received a call advising her she was going to be awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). “When I first got the call, I thought it was a scam!” she laughs. “But since them I am feeling reflective, going back into my personal and professional life and feeling appreciative of all the people who’ve …
