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Budget boost for Peninsula Health partnership Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE Future Health Hub partnership between Peninsula Health and Monash University has received a shot in the arm from the federal government, with Dunkley MP Chris Crewther and health minister Greg Hunt announcing $32 million for the aged care and mental health project. The budget boost for the partnership was announced alongside a $10 million funding injection into the paediatric emergency centre at Frankston Hospital. The Health Futures Hub project has received bipartisan support from both major federal parties. Health Minister Greg Hunt said “this funding will help deliver new research and treatment programs for our elderly and those with addiction and mental health issues, backed by new state of the art physical and data infrastructure at Frankston Hospital and the neighbouring Monash Peninsula campus for the Health Futures Hub. “This will mean that the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston communities will see the direct benefit from research that is undertaken in their community, for their community.” Dunkley MP Chris Crewther said “in the last five years emergency department presentations to the Frankston emergency department
Moving on: Gary Buckenara and Peter Geddes had worked together to help bring the Frankston Dolphins back into the VFL. Buckenara’s departure was announced last week. Picture: Gary Sissons
Buckenara ‘blindsided’ by booting Continued from Page 1 Frankston Football Club president Peter Geddes acknowledged Buckenara as a “factor” in the club returning to the VFL for the 2018 season, but told The Times “it was best for the club to continue in a different direction.” “Gary played a role in getting us back into the VFL, as did many people. We had a lot of people contribute,” he said. “We’re about halfway towards our objectives to make sure our club stays out of the hands of administrators. That process doesn’t finish until 2020, so that’s been the compelling
drive. That’s the significant factor in the decision to move in this certain direction.” The Dolphins’ season begins this Saturday at home against Essendon. Geddes said that the club is “comfortable” with the decision to part ways with Buckenara so close to the first game of the year. “I guess the timing is something you’re never really in control of, things were working out differently than we had hoped and we had to make a decision. The timing is matter of history, and we’re comfortable with the decision,” he said.
“We have got a process in place going forward. We’re comfortable we’ve got the system to maintain stability and steps forward in this difficult time. We’ve currently got people who have just stepped up and taken those roles but by end of this week we’ll have someone to take on an interim role as manager of the club. “On behalf of members, sponsors and stakeholders we would like to wish Gary all the best in his future endeavours.” The Dolphins’ season opener against Essendon will be played on 7 April at 2pm at Skybus Stadium.
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have grown by over 20 per cent.” “Providing a dedicated emergency department for children will enable the emotional needs of sick and injured children to be met and ensures they are protected from the stressful situations that occur in emergency departments. “This investment will improve the emergency department experience of children and their families, improve waiting times and ensure that children receive high quality care in the right place at the right time.” Frankston mayor Cr Michael O’Reilly said “improving the availability and accessibility of facilities and programs to support mental health and drug and alcohol dependent clients in the region is a priority of council and local organisations including Peninsula Health, Monash University Peninsula Campus, and Frankston Private Hospital.” “We continue to work closely with these key organisations and all levels of government to ensure the provision of services and programs meet the future needs of the community. Council thanks the Federal Government and Federal Opposition for their commitment towards delivering this ground-breaking service.” Dunkley candidate Peta Murphy promised $21 million towards the partnership if Labor wins government at the May election (“University and hospital team up for tests, The Times, 22/1/19).
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