About Peninsula campus
Our history
The Monash Peninsula campus site has been an educational institution since 1958, opening its doors as the Frankston Teacher's College. In 1982, the college then became the Frankston campus of the newly-formed Chisholm Institute of Technology in 1982. On 1 July 1990, both the Peninsula and Caulfield campuses of the Chisholm Institute amalgamated with Monash University.
The Monash Peninsula campus has grown to become the University's third-largest campus in Australia, attracting students from around the world providing an integrated health, business and education precinct. We offer students a globally recognised education in a supportive community setting on the edge of the world’s most liveable city, Frankston.
More information about the history of our campus can be found by visiting Monash University records and Archives Services.
The Peninsula campus has transformed into an industry leader in education and research, with a focus on Allied Health. The campus has built strong partnerships with the health precinct and made positive connections with the wider Frankston community. Transforming approaches to health, aged care, disability support and addiction services, our research community is making a local and global impact. These include:
- Monash Addiction Research Centre
- National Centre for Healthy Ageing
- Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre
With our strong connections to the regions’ employers and the local community, Peninsula campus has a reputation for excellence in nursing and allied health, education and business.
Our extensive links with the region in which we sit, including schools, healthcare providers and local businesses provide a practical edge for students and deliver significant economic and social benefits to the community. We’re strengthening the local health and education workforce through professional development and student training. Each year, our students complete more than half a million hours of placements across nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedicine and education.
We’re committed to partnering with local employers. These partnerships play a crucial role for everyone involved, channelling local talent back into the community and ensuring that our graduates have the real-world experience that employers’ value.