Dr. Peter Hunter

Associate Professor

Biography

Peter Hunter is a senior geriatrician, the Director of Aged Care and the Clinical Program Director of Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Care at Alfred Health. He is an Associate Professor of Aged Care at Monash University. With over 25 years of experience as a clinician, Peter has contributed to several initiatives and policies with the Victorian Department of Human Services, including the Hospital Admission Risk Program and Improving Care for Older People Policy. He chairs the Clinical Leadership Group for the Care of Older People in Hospitals and has an active clinical role managing sub-acute and community services. He is also a key executive member at Alfred Health and chairs the Improving End of Life Care Steering Committee. Peter teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels at Monash University and has completed a Masters of Business Leadership. He participated in the Leadership Victoria’s Williamson Community Leadership Program in 2006 and served as President of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Clinical Professor
— Present

Alfred Hospital • Melbourne, Australia

Serves as a senior geriatrician and Program Director for Rehabilitation and Aged Care.