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Volunteer supports Korumburra’s Hillside Lodge for 21 years
July 1, 2026
The Friends of Hillside Lodge Op Shop is celebrating 21 years of dedicated fundraising for Hillside Lodge, the residential care centre at Korumburra Hospital, operated by Bayside Health. Founded in 2003 by Anne Millar, the volunteer-run op shop has directed every dollar of its proceeds to capital improvements and comfort upgrades for Hillside Lodge residents.
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Sandringham maternity comes home
July 1, 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.
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Foster Early Learning leads the way in creating a healthier start for children
June 23, 2026
Foster Early Learning has been recognised by the Victorian Government after meeting best practice benchmarks across all health areas of the Achievement Program — a statewide initiative supporting schools and services to create healthier environments for children. They are the second education setting in Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires to complete this milestone, the other being Fish Creek Kindergarten in 2023.
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Medical equipment to improve lives, thanks to fundraising
June 23, 2026
Wonthaggi Hospital will buy life-improving medical equipment thanks to fundraising by the Inverloch Fundraising Auxiliary, supported by the Inverloch Lions Club and community.
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Volunteers celebrated for caring for the community
June 2, 2026
Bayside Health has celebrated the volunteers who give their time and compassion to support patients, residents and communities across its regional sites, with three events held during National Volunteer Week.
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Celebrity chef’s team inspires tasty, healthy aged care menu
May 13, 2026
Celebrity chef Maggie Beer has inspired the creation of even healthier and more delicious meals for residents of Koorooman House at Leongatha Memorial Hospital and Kirrak House at Wonthaggi Hospital.
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A significant patient renunion
May 11, 2026
More than 100 staff recently gathered at The Alfred to reunite with a patient whose care led to two world firsts and sparked a hospital partnership covering more than 3000 kilometres. This is how the occasion unfolded.
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Volunteers help to keep our region healthy
May 7, 2026
This National Volunteer Week, Bayside Health Regional is celebrating the vital role volunteers play alongside our medical workforce in enhancing the health of our community.
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Students inspired to eat the rainbow
May 7, 2026
Local Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services are sparking students’ interest in nutritious foods by providing opportunities to learn, explore and try a range of fruits and vegetables.
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All smiles! Early childhood services awarded for improving the oral health of children
April 2, 2026
Staff, families and children at five early childhood services in Bass Coast and South Gippsland are all smiles after receiving a Smiles 4 Miles award from Oral Health Victoria.
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