Stories

Children on The Bay – How Capel Sounds Educational Child Care Centre and Kindergarten are dedicated to caring for Country

This blog was written by Madeline Tatham, Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula In September 2022, Capel Sounds Educational Child Care Centre and Kindergarten (Capel Sounds ECC&K) were acknowledged by the Healthy Early Childhood Services Achievement Program for their ongoing commitment to Climate and Health. As part of their work in this space, the …

From clinical placement to graduate year: Chloe returns to Bayside Health Peninsula

Chloe Vigliaroni is one of the 90 nursing graduates completing their graduate year at Bayside Health Peninsula. Commencing her first rotation beachside at Rosebud Hospital on Walker ward, Chloe has begun caring for patients across a wide range of health problems including respiratory illnesses and diseases, cardiac issues, diabetes management and wounds/skin conditions.  “I gain …

Faces of Bayside Health Peninsula – Q&A with Emma Howell

Emma works as a Nurse Practitioner Candidate in Peninsula University Hospital’s Emergency Department. She incorporates informed decision making, evaluation of practice, the implementation of therapeutic practices and direct collaboration with specialty units. We spoke with Emma to learn more about her role and her experience working at Bayside Health Peninsula. Q. What is your current …

Vaping and Young People – how Bayside Health Peninsula is supporting local schools

There is no doubt that the use of e-cigarettes amongst young people at schools is worrying for parents, school staff and young people themselves. Vaping is inherently harmful because it involves inhaling chemicals typically used for industrial cleaning that are not safe to inhale into the lungs.    Local schools have reflected that although many …

Meet medical intern Dr Idy Chuku

Dr Idinakachukwu ‘Idy’ Chukwu re-joins Bayside Health Peninsula as a Medical Intern this year to complete the final step of her studies before becoming a fully qualified doctor.  She begins her internship in our Emergency Department where she will shadow our doctors as they provide care to patients entering the health service through emergency.  Learn …

Faces of Bayside Health Peninsula – Q&A with Kate Bendall

As the manager of our Mental Health Consultation service, and the Emergency Department’s Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Hub, Kate Bendall is committed to providing outstanding Mental Health and AOD services to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula community. Q: What do you do in your day to day role? A: My role varies …

Faces of Bayside Health Peninsula – Q&A with Jade Barton 

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 …

Bayside Health Peninsula successfully meets the ‘Healthy Choices: Policy Directive’

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 …

Walk to school to improve mental health

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 …

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