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Like father, like son: Tommy and Fergus

6 September 2026

For Tommy and Fergus Carmichael, caring for others is something that runs in the family. This Father's Day, the father and son duo are celebrating a special bond that extends beyond home life and into the corridors of Bayside Health Alfred, where both play important roles supporting patients and staff.

pharmacy

staff

Filling the gap in menopause care

4 September 2026

Women across Melbourne's south-east now have access to a new free menopause clinic at Sandringham Hospital, bringing specialist medical and allied health care together under one roof to address a long-standing gap in women’s healthcare.

endocrinology

patients

women's health

What Treaty means for health

10 July 2026

Equity and access to healthcare was on the agenda at this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, as part of milestone celebrations marking of 50 Years of Deadly.

first nations

naidoc week

patients

Sandringham maternity comes home

1 July 2026

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.

patients

sandringham

Celebrating National Volunteers Week

19 May 2026

As part of this year’s theme of ‘your year to volunteer’, we spoke to volunteers who have recently joined the Bayside Health Alfred team of more than 330 people, including consumers, who give their time and expertise.

volunteers

Management of Women’s and Newborn Services moving to Bayside Health

20 March 2026

The management of Women’s and Newborn Services at Sandringham Hospital will transfer from Monash Health to Bayside Health in the second half of 2026.

patients

sandringham

women's health

Companioning for better health outcomes

16 February 2026

A partnership between The Alfred’s Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP) and charity Social Health Australia (SHA) is improving health outcomes by pairing patients with volunteer ‘companions’.

patients

Director of Research appointed

30 January 2026

Globally recognised clinical neurologist and translational neuroscientist, Prof Terry O'Brien has been appointed as the new Director of Research for Bayside Health's Alfred Care Group.

brain

research & innovation

Clinicians urge safety around campfires and barbecues this long weekend

23 January 2026

Burns specialists and emergency clinicians at The Alfred are urging holidaymakers to prioritise safety when tending to campfires and barbecues this long weekend.

burns

emergency & trauma

Keeping safe and cool in the heat

6 January 2026

With the hot weather hitting Victoria, it’s a good time to refresh how to stay safe and cool this summer.

emergency & trauma

patients