Rosebud Hospital Parking Fees To Begin On 27 October
Paid parking begins at Rosebud Hospital and The Mornington Centre on 27 October, with 30 minutes free and a $19 daily maximum. Concession rates are available.
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Peninsula Health Leaders Honoured for Service to Community and Mental Health
Two Bayside Health Peninsula leaders have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for their work across community health, disability support, mental health care and psychiatry.
Peninsula University Hospital To Begin Taking Patients From 20 January After Official Opening
Peninsula University Hospital will begin caring for patients from Tuesday, 20 January, following its official opening in Frankston. The site was previously known as Frankston Hospital and operated under Peninsula Health before the health service was folded into the newly…
Peninsula University Hospital Set To Open In January 2026
Peninsula University Hospital will open its new 12 storey clinical tower on 20 January 2026, significantly expanding public hospital services for people in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula with more beds, new operating theatres, an upgraded emergency department and improved access to specialist care closer to home.
Peninsula Health recognised for eliminating seclusion in mental-health care
Peninsula Health has been named a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards for its success in ending seclusion and mechanical restraints across its mental-health units at Frankston Hospital.
Pink Ladies raise $360,000 for Frankston Hospital
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary has donated $360,000 to Peninsula Health, supporting new equipment, services and research at Frankston Hospital.
Frankston hospital leads Victoria with new digital care tool
Peninsula Health is introducing a first-of-its-kind digital “health passport” at Frankston Hospital, developed with Monash University’s National Centre for Healthy Ageing. The tool captures patients’ values, needs and preferences, allowing staff to tailor care more consistently and giving patients a stronger voice in their treatment.
Bayside Health Merger Promises Stronger Care for Frankston and the Peninsula
Peninsula Health will merge with Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service and Kooweerup Regional Health Service to form Bayside Health in January 2026. The new network, backed by the state government, is promising stronger access to specialists, faster transfers and more career opportunities for staff across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Ground Breaking System at Frankston Hospital Speeds Cancer Care
Peninsula Health has introduced a ground-breaking Post-Endoscopy Pathway at Frankston Hospital, automating cancer detection and cutting treatment delays by 43%.
Hospitalised and Homeless: Peninsula Health’s Program Keeping Patients off the Streets
Peninsula Health is tackling homelessness on the Peninsula with a holistic approach — combining housing, healthcare, and social support to keep at-risk patients off the streets.
Peninsula Health Launches Full-Spectrum Liver Care for Local Patients
Peninsula Health has launched a full-service liver care program, including liver cancer treatment and expanded clinics, allowing local patients to access expert care close to home. With steatotic liver disease now affecting up to half of all adults, the initiative aims to improve early detection and reduce the need for travel to metropolitan hospitals.
Frankston Hospital to Become Peninsula University Hospital in Major Health Shift
Frankston Hospital will become Peninsula University Hospital in early 2026, a change Peninsula Health says reflects its commitment to healthcare, research and medical training across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Frankston Hospital Helipad Reaches Structural Completion
The Frankston Hospital redevelopment has reached a key milestone with the structural completion of its rooftop helipad. The upgrade aims to improve emergency care and expand health services for the growing south-east Melbourne community.
Peninsula Health Set to Merge with Alfred Health and Koo Wee Rup Health in 2026
Peninsula Health CEO Helen Cooper has confirmed that the voluntary merger between Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, and Koo Wee Rup Health will be finalised in just 12 months, marking a significant development in healthcare services for the region. The amalgamation…
Landmark Healthcare Merger Promises Big Changes for Peninsula
A new healthcare network, provisionally named Bayside Health, will form through a voluntary merger of Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, and Kooweerup Regional Health Service. The merger, announced Thursday morning, is set to take effect from 1 January 2026 and will…
