Robot assisted shoulder replacement an Australian first
The first robot assisted shoulder replacement surgeries in an Australian public health service have taken place at Bayside Health’s Frankston Public Surgical Centre. “It’s a new technology that...
View ArticleFrench Island local’s recovery highlights life-saving care at Peninsula...
When lifelong French Island resident Terry failed to show up for work one morning, his friends and co-workers knew something was wrong. What followed was a medical emergency that saw Terry one of the...
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Community Care Units celebrate 30 years
Recently a celebration was held at our Community Care Units for their 30 year anniversary. The event was attended by Chief Operating Officer Kate Andrews, along with representatives from the office of...
View ArticleYoung basketballer’s asthma emergency highlights life-saving care across...
A family holiday on Phillip Island turned into a medical emergency for nine-year-old Alyssa and her parents, but expert treatment from teams at Peninsula University Hospital and Cowes Urgent Care...
View ArticleThriving Together: Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Sporting Clubs
In partnership with the Langwarrin Positive Education Network, the Health Promotion team at Bayside Health Peninsula have been delivering THRIVE training sessions to local sporting clubs with...
View ArticleClean air for all – supporting smoke and vape-free health services
The Health Promotion Team are supporting Bayside Health Peninsula to provide an environment which supports the health of everyone who works, stays and visits the health service. A smoke and vape-free...
View ArticleLocal clinics join the Victorian Sexual Health Network
The Victorian Sexual Health Network (VSHN) has welcomed two new partner clinics to its network, giving patients in Frankston and across the Mornington Peninsula access to high quality, low-to-no cost...
View ArticleRide Her Way student placement – Paving the way to more riding
The Health Promotion team recently welcomed Imogen from Deakin University for her Public Health placement. During her time with us, Imogen worked on a project Ride Her Way, which aims to support,...
View ArticleSandringham maternity comes home
Women and babies will continue to receive high-quality care at Sandringham Hospital, with maternity, newborn and gynaecology services transferring from Monash Health to Bayside Health today. The...
View ArticleLocal sisters share baby joy
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...
View ArticleManagement of Women’s & Newborn Services at Sandringham Hospital Moving to...
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...
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Australian-first – NCHA’s six cutting-edge Healthy Ageing Research Simulation...
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...
View ArticleRide Her Way – supporting women to ride with confidence
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...
View ArticleBreathing fresh air across the Mornington Peninsula
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...
View ArticleCongratulations Prof Richard Newton AM
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....
View ArticleYoung netballer makes full recovery from “one in a million” injury
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...
View ArticleWell-deserved OAM for Bayside Health Peninsula Operations Director
Congratulations to Iain Edwards, our Operations Director, Community and Ambulatory Services, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List. The...
View ArticleMeet Brett Sutter-Smith, our Aboriginal Employment and Reconciliation Advisor
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,...
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Celebrating our volunteers: National Volunteer Week (May 18-24)
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...
View ArticleClinical trials: providing cutting-edge treatments to local cancer patients
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...
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