Mental Health Care Gap Widens as Treatment Costs Rise
Monash University research reveals a widening gap in access to psychological treatment, with disadvantaged children hardest hit and out-of-pocket costs more than doubling.
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AI, Robotics and Smart Sensors: New Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Labs Focus on Healthy Ageing
Bayside Health Peninsula and Monash University have opened six research simulation facilities across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula to help older Australians and people with disability live more independently at home. Researchers will use the facilities to test how technology,…
Peninsula University Hospital To Begin Taking Patients From 20 January After Official Opening
Peninsula University Hospital will begin caring for patients from Tuesday, 20 January, following its official opening in Frankston. The site was previously known as Frankston Hospital and operated under Peninsula Health before the health service was folded into the newly…
Frankston hospital leads Victoria with new digital care tool
Peninsula Health is introducing a first-of-its-kind digital “health passport” at Frankston Hospital, developed with Monash University’s National Centre for Healthy Ageing. The tool captures patients’ values, needs and preferences, allowing staff to tailor care more consistently and giving patients a stronger voice in their treatment.
Frankston Hospital to Become Peninsula University Hospital in Major Health Shift
Frankston Hospital will become Peninsula University Hospital in early 2026, a change Peninsula Health says reflects its commitment to healthcare, research and medical training across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
