Peninsula University Hospital nears completion
The new $1.1 billion redeveloped Frankston Hospital will be renamed Peninsula University Hospital in recognition of the strong and collaborative partnership between Peninsula Health and Monash University.
The new Peninsula University Hospital is a part of Peninsula Health, a leading metropolitan health service committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while training the next generation of health professionals. In partnership with Monash University, the hospital integrates clinical services, education, and research to drive innovation and improve health outcomes for the community.
At the centre of this partnership is the National Centre for Healthy Ageing - a key project that the Committee supports and will actively continue to seek Commonwealth funding for going forward.
The Committee commends the partnership and ongoing work between Monash University and Peninsula Health, and welcomes the name change
announced today and in effect from 2026.
CEO Josh Sinclair joined Peninsula Health Chair, CEO Helen Cooper, Monash University representatives, Minister for Health
Infrastructure the Hon. Melissa Horne MP, Paul Edbrooke MP, Tom McIntosh MP, Tim Richardson MP, and Jodie Belyea MP
The Committee acknowledges the significant investment from the Victorian Government into this project, and commends the advocacy from Paul Edbrooke MP, Sonya Kilkenny MP, Tim Richardson MP, Paul Mercurio MP and Tom McIntosh MP. We also acknowledge the former CEO of Peninsula Health, Felicity Topp, and the former CEO of the Committee for Greater Frankston, Ginevra Hosking, who were instrumental in the process to get to where we are today.
We will continue to advocate for world-class health care for our Frankston and Mornington Peninsula communities, including support for upgrades at Rosebud Hospital.
From Peninsula Health:
In a bold step towards delivering cutting-edge, research-driven healthcare, Frankston Hospital will officially change its name to
Peninsula University Hospital. The name change will take effect in early 2026 with the opening of the new clinical services tower, marking
the beginning of a new era in healthcare, education, and research for the region.
This name change is more than symbolic. It reflects a growing and dynamic partnership between Peninsula Health and Monash University,
bringing significant benefits to patients, staff, students and the broader community. The new identity strengthens the hospital’s position
as a hub for innovation, advanced clinical care, and evidence-based practice.
“Peninsula University Hospital represents the future of healthcare in our region — smarter, more connected, and deeply grounded in research and education,” said Helen Cooper, Peninsula Health’s Chief Executive. “We are proud to be working hand-in-hand with Monash University, and our other tertiary partners, to create a health service that not only treats but teaches, learns and leads.”
Benefits for Patients, Staff and Students
● Enhanced patient care through evidence-based practices and faster translation of research into clinical settings
● More career and training pathways for local students through expanded clinical placement programs, new joint professorial roles, and a vibrant academic culture
● Greater capacity and capability in health workforce development and research, contributing to improved outcomes and future-ready healthcare teams
● New investment opportunities in medical research, infrastructure, and technology to support advanced patient care
“We are taking a bold step forward — one that brings real-world impact to our patients and our community, while helping shape the future health workforce,” added Ms Cooper. “This is more than a name change — it is a transformation. We are building a hospital that is the cornerstone of our region, grounded in excellence, and powered by partnership.”
Monash University Executive Dean of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Professor Christina Mitchell, welcomed the announcement of Peninsula University Hospital.
“Monash University is thrilled to be a collaborator in Peninsula University Hospital, to provide integrated education and research to support health care in our communities,” Professor Mitchell said.
“Over 940 Monash students delivered approximately 307,000 clinical placement hours across allied health, nursing and midwifery and medicine with Peninsula Health in the last year, and we partner together in excellent research at the National Centre for Healthy Ageing.
“Peninsula University Hospital represents an opportunity to further embed world-class education and research into the fabric of healthcare in the growing health, education and research precinct centred in Frankston.”
