David Plunkett

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

It is such a privilege to welcome a new crop of nursing, midwifery & allied health graduates to our ranks.
To hear & see the excitement & enthusiasm throughout the day was fantastic.
Welcome to Eastern Health

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Welcome to our 2024 Graduate Nurses & Midwives, and Allied Health practitioners. Our Transition to Practice Team is excited to be supporting you as you start your healthcare careers.

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

I’m so incredibly proud of our team, who regularly undertake life changing care for our community.
And thank you to Paul and Tania for sharing their story - keep up the squash!

[7NEWS Melbourne @7NewsMelbourne]

A Mooroolbark father has undergone life-saving heart lung bypass treatment while he was awake. Eastern Health’s ECMO service is being internationally awarded for its use of the miracle machine. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb @JaydeVincent #7NEWS

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

I’m incredibly honoured by this appointment and look forward to continuing to support our nurses throughout the country.

Thank you again to Christine Duffield for her incredible leadership as President for the past 7 years.

[Australian College of Nursing (ACN) @acn_nursing]

Adjunct Professor David Plunkett FACN, has been named President of ACN effective immediately.

@CEOatEastern takes over from retiring Emeritus Professor Christine Duffield.

We warmly thank Christine for her tenure and welcome David.

Read more: https://t.co/BmGtL7BGbf

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

Fantastic news @Julie_Considine - congratulations!

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Congratulations to @Julie_Considine for the incredibly well deserved recognition in the Kings Birthday Honours - ‘for distinguished service to medicine in the field of emergency nursing, to tertiary education, and to professional associations.’

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

We had the pleasure of welcoming @Mark_Butler_MP and @MaryDoyleMP to our @easternhealthau Angliss campus.

A great opportunity to showcase or Community Rehabilitation, Emergency and Intensive Care Services.

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

🌈 Inclusivity = The practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized
#healthiertogether

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). It’s a day to stand with our LGBTIQ+ community and recognise that health outcomes are directly related to experiences of stigma, prejudice, discrimination and abuse on the basis of being LGBTIQ+.

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

Nurses are the face of our health service.
Providing incredible care to the community and epitomising our values.
Happy International Nurses Day
#IND2023

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

A single day is just not enough time to show our nurses how valued and appreciated they truly are. Each and every day, our 5,000+ nurses strive to deliver the best care, support, and expertise to our community.
https://t.co/le5xA8uijx

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

Such a beautiful video - happy International Day of the Midwife.

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

International Day of the Midwife is an opportunity to highlight our more-than 500 midwives who provide care and support in the delivery of more than 4,500 babies each year.
Thank you to Eastland for the incredible gifts in support of our Midwives.

https://t.co/Stje5ag50z

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

Thank you to Wendy and to all 11,500 of our staff who contribute to our patient’s experience.
With more than 1.3million episodes of patient care each year, our people play such a key role in the care received by our community.

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Wendy, Nurse at Box Hill Hospital has just recently received feedback from a patient who is thankful for her care and kindness.

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

With an aging population in the eastern region of Melbourne, the education, programs and support for victims of elder abuse will become increasingly important. Thank you to @MarkDreyfusKCMP and the @EasternCLC Michael Smith and Belinda Lo for todays presentations.

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

We were proud to host @MarkDreyfusKCMP who joined us along with @EasternCLC and Oonah Health & Community Services Aboriginal Corporation to launch Evaluation Reports from two significant Elder Abuse response programs. For more information about the launch: https://t.co/m1L32BkBgy

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

Thank you to Connor and Caitlyn for sharing your story and your gratitude.

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

One year on after finding himself paralysed by Guillian Barre Syndrome, Connor Fitzgerald returned to Box Hill Hospital to reunite with some of the incredible staff who helped treat him.

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

I was so pleased to join the Eastern Health contingent at this year’s Midsumma Festival #PrideMarch we are an extension of the community we serve.

All health services have a part to play in fostering a safe and inclusive health sector for all staff and clients.

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Close to 80 Eastern Health staff and friends joined the Midsumma Pride Festival to show support for LGBTQIA+ people.

The Eastern Health contingent was delighted to be back at the Midsumma Festival Pride March after COVID-19 impacted the ability to participate last year.

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Close to 80 Eastern Health staff and friends joined the Midsumma Pride Festival to show support for LGBTQIA+ people.

The Eastern Health contingent was delighted to be back at the Midsumma Festival Pride March after COVID-19 impacted the ability to participate last year.

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

The cost of addiction is staggering & our approach needs a rethink. Congratulations to our team at @TurningPointAU who are leading in this space - critically important times ahead.

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Our team at @TurningPointAU have recently launched a joint report with @KPMG titled: Understanding the cost of addiction in Australia.

This report details how much the nation’s economy is losing due to addiction and seeks to understand the drivers of addiction in Australia.

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

To celebrate Occupational Therapy Week ( 24-30 October), Bianca and Ally, two Occupational Therapists at Eastern Health reflect on their experiences, what they enjoy about their role and what qualities are important as an Occupational Therapist.

https://t.co/oTW9AyCp4I

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

We’ve now commenced planned procedures at Blackburn Public Surgical Centre.
So incredibly proud of the hard work from many people to make this vision a reality… and in just two short and hectic months!
Agility at its best.

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Only two months after the announcement, Blackburn Public Surgical Centre is now fully operational having opened its doors to the first few patients.

https://t.co/LUywv7tjpE

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Shout out to five of our nurses, Kylie, Jess, Katie, Syra and Amy, who joined a team to fly to #flood-affected North East Victoria today to lend a hand.

They will be supporting Goulburn Valley Health as they tackle growing demands for healthcare.

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

If you have a spare 4 minutes, check out the story of Dick, who recently turned 100 at our Healesville Residential Aged Care facility.

What a life!

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Meet Dick, on August 28 2022, he turned 100. Hear all about his incredible life, including circuses, lions and his tips for staying young.
https://t.co/TmrkCKvtr2

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

Thanks to @DanielAndrewsMP @MaryAnneThomas @paulhamermp for visiting today.
I'm really excited to expand our workforce & planned surgery capacity.
@HealthscopeAu have been incredibly supportive of this transition & I look forward to our new site in Blackburn coming on-line

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

Exciting news for those awaiting surgery.

Eastern Health surgery capacity will soon receive a significant boost, following the acquisition of Bellbird Private Hospital in Blackburn.

Read more: https://t.co/QQgFUCkGvO

[David Plunkett @CEOatEastern]

Join me at this exciting event in September and add your voice to the conversation.

[Eastern Health @easternhealthau]

1. The inaugural Rethink Addiction National Convention is an opportunity to come together to change the conversation around addiction in Australia.