Recruitment Coordinator Jade Barton’s role allows her to find and offer opportunities to those looking to work at Bayside Health Peninsula. With more than 20 years of experience as a nurse, Jade Barton made the decision to move into recruitment to follow her passion for welcoming the next generation of nurses and medical staff to …
This blog was written by Andie Murphy, an IUHPE – Registered Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. Bayside Health Peninsula implemented the Victorian Government ‘Healthy Choices: Policy Directive’, to ensure our staff, visitors and volunteers have access to healthier drink options in all cafes, kiosks and vending machines. Working alongside the Healthy Eating Advisory …
This blog was written by Kristen Young from the Bayside Health Peninsula, Health Promotion Team. The VicHealth Walk to School campaign begins this October and is a wonderful way for parents to help their kids get active and feeling great at the start of the day. Kids tell us they want to walk, scoot or …
This blog was written by Bayside Health Peninsula, Health Promotion Practitioner Madeline Tatham. Congratulations to the Creative Kids Early Learning Centre in Mornington who have put in an amazing effort to help create a healthier environment for their children, staff and families. With a recent focus on promoting healthy eating, working hard to enhance their …
This blog was written by Andie Murphy, an IUHPE – Registered Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. We know that when we increase the availability of healthy food and drink options it supports our overall wellbeing. What is the Healthy Choices Policy Directive? Bayside Health Peninsula has been working with Healthy Eating Advisory Service …
Student Health Ambassadors work hard to promote sun protection at Overport Primary. Photo: Supplied. This blog is written by Kristen Young, Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. Overport Primary, located in Frankston South, celebrated 20 years of being a sun smart school this year. Student leaders were invited to contribute their bright ideas to …
This blog was written by Chris Kirkpatrick, Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula Have you thought about how our health and the health of our family is connected to climate change? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. Most Victorians haven’t thought about this. In this blog we will focus on the link between our …
This month we welcomed 104 nursing, 14 midwifery and 18 mental health graduates across our all of our sites. Our staff have embraced the influx of new graduates to our health service, to help meet our current workforce challenges. Our nursing graduates are being supported in their transition to independent practice by a team of …
This blog was written by Taylah Steer, a Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. Infographic created by Eva Nikolitsis, a Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. Over the last four years, the Health Promotion team have been busy creating interventions and actions across local settings; education (schools and early years), neighbourhoods, workplaces and …
Individuals in our community living with severe illnesses often rely on our services after they go home from hospital. How we manage and support their recovery during this time may reduce the number of unplanned hospital presentations and improve suboptimal patient‐reported outcomes (PROMS). Rebecca Pang, clinical outreach pharmacist at Bayside Health Peninsula. Ms Pang works …
