Across our sites, our devoted Environmental and Patient Services Assistants mop, sweep, vacuum and sterilize an area eight times larger than the MCG. They are a vital part of our operations, and work tirelessly to provide a clean environment for our staff, patients and visitors. Today, for World Thank Your Cleaner Day, we’re thanking all …
This blog was written by Andie Murphy, an IUHPE – Registered Health Promotion Practitioner at Peninsula Health. Peninsula Health 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 Services (HEAS), …
Managing a team of dedicated Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Nurse Consultants, Peninsula Health’s Infection Control Manager, Sue Gonelli, has been a pivotal and inspiring leader during the COVID-19 pandemic; ensuring our staff, patients and community are constantly protected against viral infections — now and in the future. “Having been embedded in the COVID-19 …
Monash University and Peninsula Health have together been awarded one million dollars in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission for a project to improve access to rehabilitation treatments for people living with dementia in the community. Dementia is one of the major causes of disability in older people. The World …
We are so grateful to our many wonderful donors and supporters. Your extraordinary generosity helps give patients and their families the best of care close to home. From 1 January 2022 – 1 October 2022 the following donors have generously contributed to Peninsula Health: All Saints Anglican Opp Shop Australian Executor Trustees – Angior Family …
Subhashani Jayasekera joined Peninsula Health’s Philanthropy team in August 2022 as a Donor Relations Officer. As supporters of Peninsula Health, you will no doubt hear from Subhashani in the future. Learn about Subhashani’s experience in fundraising, what she enjoys most about her role, and what she likes to do outside of work, below. Q: What …
This blog was written by Taylah Steer, Health Promotion Practitioner at Peninsula Health. It was first published in 2021 here. In this piece we delve into the world of mindfulness. When your mind just won’t seem to stop or you are finding yourself in autopilot, mindfulness can be a great tool to employ. What …
Throughout grass pollen season — which begun on 1 October — there is a heightened risk for thunderstorm asthma. “Thunderstorm asthma is triggered when during certain types of thunderstorm weather, high numbers of pollen grains swell and burst, releasing its contents into the air that we breathe,” explains Respiratory Consultant Dr Joy Sha. “This …
After losing his wife to breast cancer in 2013, Graham promised himself that he would honour her legacy by becoming a regular giver. Inspired by the care and empathy of Peninsula Health staff, Graham sees each donation as an opportunity to remember and reflect on his late wife, while also thanking the doctors and nurses …
Chief Executive Felicity Topp, with members of the Frankston Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary Executive – Lyn, Janine, Heather and Carole. After re-opening their kiosk in May, the Frankston Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary has managed to raise a remarkable $100,000 for Peninsula Health. “We have raised quite a bit of money,” says Pink Ladies President …
