Smoking and vaping used to be a real concern for the members and supporters of Seaford United Soccer Club. While smoking and vaping at junior club training and events had already been banned as part of state-wide legislation, there were still issues around people smoking at senior matches and functions. In mid-2024, the Club committee …
Better utilisation of Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) to deliver therapies could be the way of the future, as indicated by research taking place at Peninsula Health.
Peninsula Health’s liver services are going from strength to strength under Head of Gastroenterology, Associate Professor Marcus Robertson. With liver disease now affecting nearly 1 in 2 adults, local state-of-the-art services are vital.
Peninsula Health’s Oncology Multidisciplinary Team Coordinators keep processes on track to ensure patients have all their treatment options presented to them.
St Joseph’s Primary School in Sorrento is boosting student wellbeing through a whole-school Bike Education program, part of its broader focus on movement and wellbeing. St Joseph’s Primary School in Sorrento is on a roll—literally! Every student at the school is currently taking part in Bike Education, an exciting initiative supported by the Bicycle Network, …
Dr Laura Jolliffe recently returned from Perugia, Italy, where she gathered with other researchers to discuss the future of stroke prevention, treatment and support.
Local artist and proud Kamilaroi man, Eamon Roberts, has unveiled his latest artwork during National Reconciliation Week. Titled Upon Our Journey, the piece was commissioned by Peninsula Health’s Aboriginal Health team for the Palliative Care Unit at Golf Links Road Rehabilitation. The artwork symbolises our birth into the Dreaming and the journey every person takes through …
Rye Tennis Club has successfully revitalised their canteen with support the Health Promotion team at Peninsula Health to buy a NutriBullet to introduce popular fresh smoothies and nourishing food options and help them to work through the Vic Kids Eat Well program. They also upgraded their drink offerings which have been well received by club …
People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are still underrepresented in clinical trials. Around 39,000 of our community speak a language other than English at home, so it’s important to us that we break down barriers to ensure everyone in our community can understand the benefits clinical trials offer.
A/Prof Mahesh Iddawela, says his aim is to build a centre of excellence for cancer care with integrated patient care, clinical trials and research.
