Sisters Jackie and Kaitlan were overjoyed to discover they were both expecting baby girls at the same time. What they didn’t expect was that they would give birth just a day apart, and only rooms away from each other, in the new Peninsula University Hospital maternity unit. Baby Addison, Kaitlan’s daughter, was born on 13 …
The management of Women’s and Newborn Services at Sandringham Hospital will transfer from Monash Health to Bayside Health on 1 July 2026. Bayside Health was established on 1 January 2026, following the merger of Alfred Health, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health and Kooweerup Regional Health Service. Bayside Health provides care to communities …
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 …
The Health Promotion team recently hosted free bike maintenance workshops for women across Frankston City and the Mornington Peninsula. Delivered by Brainwave Bikes, these fun, hands-on and beginner-friendly sessions gave participants the skills and confidence to keep their bikes clean, safe and running smoothly. Participants developed practical knowledge in areas such as: Here’s what some …
The Health Promotion Team at Bayside Health Peninsula and the Mornington Peninsula Shire have been working together for over 5 years to increase smoke and vape free areas across our community. Smoking is still the leading cause of preventable death in Australia (Department of Health 2025). Creating smoke and vape-free areas is important because they: …
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 …
