Andie wasn’t expecting to be diagnosed with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer. But she’s not going to let it keep her down.
Our People Stories
Read the latest stories from our people and gain an insight into career opportunities at Peninsula Health.
Bayside Health Peninsula staff reunited after serving in Afghanistan
Dr Andrew Rosengarten and ICU nurse Tara Whelan have a shared history – but didn’t realise until recently that they now both work at Bayside Health Peninsula.
Bayside Health Peninsula returns to Midsumma Pride March
Thank you to those who joined us on Sunday 2 February to celebrate the return of Bayside Health Peninsula at the Midsumma Pride March. Our community, consisting of Bayside Health Peninsula team members, consumers and friends and family, braved the heat for a day full of celebration. As the first Rainbow Tick Accredited health service, …
Medial Intern Spotlight – Dr Akshay Soni
You might recognise the friendly face of Dr Akshay Soni. After moving to Australia from India in 2017 to study science and medicine, Dr Soni’s medical studies brought him to Bayside Health Peninsula for his clinical training during the completion of his Doctor of Medicine at Monash University. This year, Dr Soni returns to Bayside …
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 Bayside Health Peninsula, the final step before working as a clinical doctor. …
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 …
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 Bayside Health Peninsula. Throughout the year, they’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of specialities at Peninsula University Hospital, Rosebud Hospital and other Bayside Health Peninsula sites, working with our health professionals and experts …
Meet Bayside Health Peninsula’s new Chief Operating Officer, Jana Gazarek
Ms Jana Gazarek joins Bayside Health Peninsula as Executive Director, Operations (Chief Operating Officer)
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 Bayside Health Peninsula: 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 Bayside Health Peninsula presented itself, I embraced …