In an Australian-first, the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA) has officially opened six Advanced Simulation Research Facilities to help inform preventative health for older people and people living with disability. Based across three locations in Victoria, the facilities include an Independent Living Laboratory and Mobility Garden, an Intergenerational Playground, Ageing Well Clinics, Smart Ward, Digital Library and a Multipurpose Research Facility featuring a Movement Analysis …
Congratulations to Professor Richard Newton, Consultant Psychiatrist at Bayside Health Peninsula, on being made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List. Professor Newton was recognised for his significant service to mental health care, and to the psychiatry profession. Professor Newton is also a former Clinical Director of …
It was a seemingly normal Friday night for Bonbeach residents Matt and Kristy – until their 13-year-old daughter Mia returned from netball training in tears. “It was a one in a million injury,” says Matt, describing how Mia collided with another player at full-speed during a drill, resulting in a knock to the side of her temple. While Kristy called …
Congratulations to Iain Edwards, our Operations Director, Community and Ambulatory Services, has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List. The Member of the Order of Australia (AM) recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. Iain has over 15 years of leadership experience across disability services, public health and the not-for-profit sector. In addition to his time ay Bayside Health Peninsula, he has also …
Brett works closely with teams across Bayside Health to strengthen Aboriginal employment pathways and support meaningful reconciliation in practice. He’s also a key point of connection for staff, helping embed culturally safe approaches across our organisation. Through his role, Brett is helping create more inclusive workplaces and drive our ongoing commitment to reconciliation. Get to …
On Friday 22 May 2026, we celebrated our valued volunteers at the annual Volunteer Luncheon. Every Volunteer and Consumer Advisor plays a vital role in helping us deliver compassionate, high-quality care to our community. Their dedication, insight and generosity of spirit strengthen our organisation every single day. National Volunteer Week is a meaningful opportunity to …
On 20 May 1747, James Lind discovered that citrus fruit can cure scurvy, in what is considered the first randomized controlled clinical trial. Fast-forward nearly 280 years, and Bayside Health Peninsula is conducting 83 active clinical trials, with around 50% in Oncology. “What’s great about the opportunity to provide access to clinical trials locally is that patients can get access to cutting-edge, state-of-the-art treatment that …
Frankston South mum Samantha couldn’t ignore her concerns about her newborn baby. Two-week-old Zara wasn’t eating, wasn’t sleeping, wasn’t gaining weight and wouldn’t settle. Samantha was also concerned about a blue tinge around Zara’s mouth. It was very unlike her previous experience as a new Mum. But her friends and family kept assuring her, “each baby is different.” After one particularly …
This Mother’s Day is especially meaningful for baby Saorise and her mum Maria. Not only is it their very first Mother’s Day together, but they also get to spend it at home as a family. Born on Friday 1 May at Sandringham Hospital, Saorise was transferred to our Special Care Nursery for a little extra …
A new initiative in the Emergency Department at Peninsula University Hospital has already saved 555,000 g/CO2 of carbon emissions since its inception. “We all know climate change is a significant and ongoing consideration by governments, and we have to recognise that some aspects of healthcare operations can have considerable emissions intensity,” says radiographer and project lead, Kate Hyde. The Sustainable and Quality …
