This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible bonds between mothers and their children across our health service, shining a light on these relationships and the dedication they bring to their roles every day. We asked them: “What’s the most rewarding part of sharing your workplace with your mother/child?” Here’s what they had to say. Mother …
Andie wasn’t expecting to be diagnosed with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer. But she’s not going to let it keep her down.
Two Malaysian born brothers, Dr Daksha and Dr Nagusha Rachagan, have taken their sibling bond to a new level – both working and completing their obstetrics and gynaecology speciality training at Peninsula Health. Following in their father’s footsteps, the budding obstetrician duo grew up in Malaysia exposed to the trials and tribulations of the practice …
Jessica is an AOD Trainee Supervisor and AOD Lived Experience Educator at Peninsula Health, and is a finalist in the Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL) Awards for Excellence in Education
Peninsula Health is deeply disappointed by the treatment of Uncle Mark Brown at the recent ANZAC Day service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. Uncle Mark is a highly respected Bunurong Elder and has been instrumental in fostering reconciliation and cultural understanding, including his pivotal role in the recent launch of our Reconciliation Action …
Dr Andrew Rosengarten and ICU nurse Tara Whelan have a shared history – but didn’t realise until recently that they now both work at Peninsula Health.
The Victorian Government and the Department of Health have created an online survey for all community members to provide feedback and insights to help in the development of the Local Health Service Networks.
Sisters Tess and Kate have always shared a close bond, but over the last year, that bond has grown stronger than either of them could have imagined. After years of IVF treatments, Kate knew how deeply her younger sister Tess, and partner Martyn longed to become parents. Witnessing their struggle, Kate offered to be their …
We are excited to announce the official launch of Peninsula Health’s new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2025 – 2027. According to Chief Executive Helen Cooper, the RAP marks Peninsula Health’s ongoing and significant reconciliation journey with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “Peninsula Health will strive to improve care and service provision for Aboriginal …
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate your baby’s birth? Steffie Conroy honoured her sons, Callan, born in 2022, and Cormac, born in 2024, by making their names, birth years, and birth months a lasting part of the community through the Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s Birth Tree and Family Garden initiative. “The birth tree and garden …
