The Peninsula Health Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is proud to publish its new ‘Discharge Passport’, an innovative and interactive journal for young people transitioning from our services to the broader community. Led by Senior Youth Consumer Consultant Melissa Keller-Tuberg, the Discharge Passport has been developed through a true co-design process …
Malnutrition doesn’t have a single, universally accepted definition, but is generally recognised as a condition caused by insufficient intake of energy and protein to meet the body’s needs. This can lead to various issues, including unintentional weight loss, muscle and fat wasting, reduced functional ability, and worse overall clinical outcomes. Malnutrition is notably common in …
Take a stroll down memory lane with our Pinkies, Peninsula Health’s longest-running volunteer group. The Pink Ladies Auxiliary Group has been a cornerstone of our health service for over 50 years. Since their inception in 1968, the Pinkies have impressively raised more than ten million dollars for Peninsula Health. Are you interested in making a …
Congratulations to Peninsula Health Dietitian Gemma Bourke and Health Promotion Practitioner Anneliese Twigg, who have both received Inspiring Educator Awards from Monash University. Nominated by Monash University students, Gemma and Anneliese were recognised for their outstanding contributions to education and student mentorship. Gemma received the University Educator Award for her exceptional supervision of Dietetics students, …
The At Home initiative has enhanced care for older people across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, by introducing comprehensive services directly into the community. Peninsula Health is now strengthened with a specialised geriatrician as part of the At Home Clinical Response Service, significantly improving the quality of care for older residents. This service supports people to manage complex health …
Severe asthma patients can breathe a sigh of relief as advanced treatments become available to people who experience daily difficulties with the chronic lung disease. More than 2.7 million Australians have asthma, a disease that can range from mild through to severe and is commonly managed through the use of an inhaler. “Throughout the last …
Committed to advocating for patients with cancer, Clinical Nurse Specialist Cindy Siggs is helping ensure they receive the best care and support throughout their treatment journey. “After completing my university studies, I found myself unsure about which career path to pursue,” shares Cindy. “When the chance to join Peninsula Health presented itself, I embraced it …
An innovative pilot program of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health, is providing much-needed support for older Australian carers. In an Australian first, the Carer Health and Wellbeing Service, led by Monash University Rehabilitation, Ageing, and Independent Living Research Centre (RAIL) and clinical leaders from Peninsula Health, …
What began as an offhand remark has led to a group of doctors, nurses, support staff and consumers taking an icy plunge into Port Phillip Bay in an effort to raise funds for Peninsula Health’s Take a Break for Cancer appeal. Nine keen dippers made the mad dash into the water on Thursday 22August. …
Throughout July and August, our health service hosted several Cultural Immersion Tours. These tours offered a unique and authentic insight into Aboriginal culture, history, and practices, enabling staff to experience the rich heritage and traditions of the local Aboriginal community on the Mornington Peninsula. Each session provided opportunities to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful …
