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Local leisure centres give a “nudge” increasing healthy options for our community

Photo: Nudging healthier options at Civic Recreation Reserve (Civic) and Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC), Crib Point, Somerville Recreation Centre and Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (PINES) .  This blog is written by Andie Murphy and Evangelia Nikolitsis, Health Promotion Practitioners at Bayside Health Peninsula. Over the past four years Bayside Health Peninsula in collaboration with …

Smoke Free September: It’s more than Quit

Bayside Health Peninsula Smoking Cessation Research Pharmacist Darshana Meanger in a photo taken before COVID-19. This blog was written by Darshana Meanger, Smoking Cessation Research Pharmacist at Bayside Health Peninsula. Bayside Health Peninsula has been a smoke free site for 11 years and we are dedicated to supporting patients at any stage of their quit …

Let’s talk about contraception: What is long acting reversible contraception?

This blog was written by Robyn Holmes and Cathy Halmarick, Sexual & Reproductive Health Nurses at Bayside Health Peninsula. Contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy, also known as birth control. Maybe you have never even heard of long acting reversible contraception. You have probably heard of the ‘pill” a tablet you take at the same …

Using mindfulness to look after your mental wellbeing during lockdown

This blog was written by Taylah Steer, Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. We’re here in lockdown again.  Although we are now seemingly pro’s at the lockdown routine, now more than ever we need to continue with the healthy habits we have already established, or even start building in some new ones. In particular, …

Faces of Bayside Health Peninsula – Q&A with Andy Macey

Clinical Nurse Educator Andy Macey’s role allows him to find opportunities to engage in learning for colleagues in the Intensive Care Stream. Photo taken before COVID-19. Name: Andy Macey Job Title: Clinical Nurse Educator (ICU) Postgraduate stream: Intensive Care Stream Institution studied with: University of Southhampton Andy began nursing in the UK during the late 1990s where he trained …

Wallaroo Primary in Hastings improving students’ connection with their learning

A teacher helps a student in the classroom at Wallaroo Primary School, prior to COVID-19 restrictions. Photo: Supplied. This blog is written by Kristen Young, Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. One school is making a big impact when it comes to helping students to feel connected and engaged in their learning. Wallaroo Primary …

How the Best Bites program is creating healthy communities on the Peninsula

Bayside Health Bayside Health Peninsula Promotion Practitioner Tess Merchant has become a face for the Best Bites program. Photo: Supplied. This blog was written by Tess Marchant and Taylah Steer, Health Promotion Practitioners at Bayside Health Peninsula. What is the Best Bites program? The Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Best Bites Food Guide highlights food businesses within the Mornington …

Promoting health and wellbeing at Jetty Road Childcare and Kindergarten

This blog was written by Taylah Steer, a Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula Just last month, Jetty Road Childcare and Kindergarten in Rosebud achieved recognition as a health promoting early childhood service from the Victorian Government by completing all six health priority areas of the Achievement Program. In the image above you will …

Safe activity for everybody this Falls Prevention Week

The following blog is written by Libby Tiller, a Senior Clinician, Occupational Therapist in the Falls Prevention Service. Why does intervention make such a big difference? There are many causes for falls, but the risk can be modified by putting in interventions. A comprehensive assessment with a plan to address all the risk factors can …

Keep the kids busy this Easter with these fun school holiday activities

This blog was written by Taylah Steer, a Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. It’s Easter time already. As the Easter school holidays start we wanted to share some fun ideas to help keep the children entertained over the Easter break. So, here you have it, the top five activities you can do with …

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