From 1 July 2026, these services will transition from Monash Health to Bayside Health.
This is a change in management only. Women and families will continue to receive the same high quality, expert maternity and newborn care at Sandringham Hospital.
What does this mean for referrals?
- Pregnancy and gynaecology patients living in the Sandringham Hospital, Bayside Health catchment can be referred to Sandringham Hospital via the new process below from 1 July.
- Referral pathways to Monash Health Women’s and Newborn Program will remain unchanged.
- Whilst Monash Health welcomes gynaecology referrals from an open catchment, please be advised that current service demand is great. Referrers are encouraged to utilise the local Sandringham Gynaecology Service (now provided through Bayside Health) to facilitate timely patient access.
Postcodes designated as Bayside Health catchment (for Maternity Care)
3161 (Caulfield North, Caulfield Junction), 3184 (Elwood, Brighton Road), 3185 (Elsternwick, Gardenvale, Ripponlea), 3186 (Brighton, Brighton North, Dendy), 3187 (Brighton East, North Road), 3188 (Hampton, Hampton East, Hampton North), 3189 (Moorabbin, Moorabbin East, Wishart), 3190 (Highett), 3191 (Sandringham), 3192 (Cheltenham, Southland), 3193 (Beaumaris, Black Rock), 3194 (Mentone, Moorabbin Airport), 3195 (Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Braeside, Mordialloc, Mordialloc North, Parkdale, Waterways, 3196 (Edithvale, Chelsea, Chelsea Heights, Bonbeach).
Postcodes shared between Bayside Health and Monash Health (for Maternity Care)
3162 (Caulfield, Caulfield South, Hopetoun Gardens), 3163 (Carnegie, Glen Huntley, Murrumbeena), 3165 (Bentleigh East, Coatesville), 3202 (Heatherton), 3204 (Bentleigh, McKinnon, Ormond, Patterson).
New referral process for pregnancy and gynaecology patients at Sandringham Hospital from 1 July
For all Bayside Health Sandringham Hospital maternity & gynaecology referrals please use the below contact details to send through your referral:
Email: BSMatGynRef@alfred.org.au
Fax: 90761404
Criteria for Sandringham Hospital maternity referrals remains unchanged.
Exclusion for maternity referrals to Bayside Health (Sandringham Hospital and Peninsula University Hospital):
- Booking BMI 50 or over
- Triplets or higher order multiple pregnancies
- Mothers who have had an organ transplant
- HIV positive pregnant women
- Pre-existing complex maternal medical conditions
- Other maternal or fetal conditions will be assessed on a case by case basis
Gynaecology referrals will be managed on a case-by-case basis.
Shared Maternity Care Affiliates
All Shared Maternity Care affiliate GPs and obstetricians will have their credentialing transferred to Bayside Health.
However, to finalise this process, you are required to complete Bayside Health’s credentialing application:
- Complete the application via:
Bayside Health SMC Credentialing
Please note the following guidance when completing your application:
- Curriculum Vitae:
Instead of uploading a CV, please attach your Shared Maternity Care Certificate (issued by Monash Health).
If you require a copy of your certificate, please email: maternitygpliaison@monashhealth.org.
- CPD:
Please provide your college CPD from 2025 - Medical Indemnity:
Please upload your current documentation - Copy of Qualifications: Please upload either your:
Shared Maternity Care Certificate (Monash Health), or
DRANZCOG / Diploma of Obstetrics
- Referees:
Please include the following referee contact
maternitygpliaison@monashhealth.org.
- For any credentialing enquiries, please contact: smsmwu@phcn.vic.gov.au
Further information about Bayside Health’s Shared Care schedule and program can be found here: Pregnancy Care and GP Shared Maternity Care – Bayside Health Peninsula