Our People Stories

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

Dr Ashleigh Delorenzo smiles towards camera.

Medical Intern Spotlight – Dr Ashleigh Delorenzo

Growing up on a dairy farm in the Gippsland region, Dr Ashleigh Delorenzo moved to the Mornington Peninsula where she studied and worked locally before deciding to pursue a career in medicine. This year, Dr Delorenzo embarks on her 12-month medical internship at Peninsula Health, the final step before working as a clinical doctor. We …

Celebrating our early career team members

We were delighted to celebrate more than 300 early career team members at our multidisciplinary learner awards ceremony, proudly supported by Quest Frankston On the Bay. The event brought together graduates, interns, registrars, and postgraduate students, all of whom showed dedication and commitment to advancing their healthcare careers during 2024. Congratulations to all our learners …

46 new medical interns sit together in Ngarnga Centre.

Welcome 2025 medical interns

On Monday 6 January we we’re thrilled to welcome 46 new medical interns as they begin their 12 month journey with Peninsula Health.  Throughout the year, they’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of specialities at Frankston Hospital, Rosebud Hospital and other Peninsula Health sites, working with our health professionals and experts to grow, learn …

In the ED: Social Workers at the forefront of gender violence

In the bustling environment of the emergency department, our invaluable team of senior social workers are on hand, ready to respond at a moment’s notice to individuals experiencing crisis. Jess, Laura, and Jana are among the team members helping bridge the gap between medical treatment and a patients’ social, emotional, and practical needs. “We are …

Faces of Peninsula Health: Cindy Siggs

Committed to advocating for patients with cancer, Clinical Nurse Specialist Cindy Siggs is helping ensure they receive the best care and support throughout their treatment journey. “After completing my university studies, I found myself unsure about which career path to pursue,” shares Cindy. “When the chance to join Peninsula Health presented itself, I embraced it …

Donation nurse Danielle shares her passion for the role

This DonateLife Week (28 July – 4 August 2024), donation nurse Danielle Griffiths shares how she ended up in her dream job, supporting patients and families in considering organ donation. Q. Why do you do this job?   A. I started working in intensive care in 2000 at a large trauma hospital where I cared for …

How Georgia’s new clinical trial role is helping patients with genetic emphysema

Inherited from your parents, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, also known as AATD emphysema, is a genetic condition that can cause chronic lung and liver disease. Early symptoms including shortness of breath, reduced ability to exercise and wheezing, appear between the ages 25 and 50, and management is key in slowing down the progress of the disease. …

Peninsula Health Medical Intern 2025 Information Evening

Join us for Peninsula Health’s Medical Intern 2025 Information Evening, an online event where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the team behind our health service. From the Director of Clinical Training to the consultants you’ll collaborate with, alongside our dedicated MWU and Education Team, you’ll gain valuable insights into what to expect as an …

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