Our People Stories

Read the latest stories from our people and gain an insight into career opportunities at Peninsula Health.

Danielle Cameron, Koori Midwife

Empowering Women, Supporting Culture – Danielle’s Work as a Koori Midwife

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. …

Aunty Helen Bnads awarded OAM

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 …

Father’s Day twice as nice for local dads

Anthony and JR grew up believing that they’d never be able to be parents. But now thanks to an extraordinary friendship and the support of Peninsula University Hospital, they’re proud Dads of two girls.

Diversional therapy program offers something for everyone

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.

Meet our local McGrath Breast Care Nurses

Our local McGrath Foundation nurses are at the forefront of breast cancer care at Bayside Health Peninsula, and there is a lot to celebrate. The team in aubergine will mark 20 years of the McGrath Foundation this year, as well as Jenny’s 25th year as a breast care nurse.

Coordinating the best cancer care

Bayside Health Peninsula’s Oncology Multidisciplinary Team Coordinators keep processes on track to ensure patients have all their treatment options presented to them.

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