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The Bays is a community managed healthcare organisation providing quality acute hospital and dialysis On weekends this will be 24-48 hours.

All content published by The Bays is relevant and appropriate to the promotion and social engagement of services and information relevant to both The Bays Hospital and Dialysis Unit. All content is either owned directly by The Bays or curated content from followers of the page. All medical content is checked by accredited medical professionals, however individuals should contact the hospital directly for personal medical advice or hospital admission, etc. All questions or comments that require a response from The Bays, will be responded to in a timely manner. Initial response time during business hours (Mon – Fri, 8-5pm) will be within 12 hours of initial comment, follow-up reply if required within 24 hours. In the event of an inappropriate comment or content, The Bays reserves the right to delete any comments, reviews or content that are deemed offensive, inappropriate or defamatory. The following statement will be clearly displayed to users who spam our page with inappropriate content: "Please do not spam our page with your products or websites as they will be removed" and "Any comments we feel are inappropriate will be deleted".

05/01/2026

Call for volunteers: Bays History Project

Help us bring The Bays’ history to life! We’re creating a historical timeline in the main corridor to celebrate the community effort behind the hospital - from its early days as The Bush Nursing Hospital to today.

We’re engaging a professional historian to lead the project, and we need volunteers to support them by:
- Collecting old photos, documents, and artefacts
- Assisting with research

This is a 2-year project leading up to our 90th birthday in 2027, that will kick off in early 2026.

If you love history, community, or storytelling, we’d love your help! When you email your expression of interest (EOI), please include any relevant experience or areas of expertise.

📧 Email your EOI to: volunteer@thebays.com.au

Preserve our past, celebrate our community, and be part of something lasting!

19/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at The Bays! 🎄

Our festive cheer wouldn’t be complete without a huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers – here they are spreading smiles behind our Santa and elf cut-outs!

That’s a wrap for 2025! Thanks to our incredible community, we raised $546,593, cared for thousands of people, and welcomed 526 babies into the world. 💙

Your support came in so many ways:
⦁ 673 members of our growing Bays family
⦁ 328 participants in health & wellbeing events
⦁ 70 volunteers giving 7,388 hours of service

This Christmas, help us Light the Way ✨ Our goal is to raise $100,000 for neonatal phototherapy lights, bili blankets, and essential theatre equipment – making a real difference for patients of all ages.

Every act of kindness counts. Donate here: https://the-bays-christmas-appeal.raiselysite.com/

16/12/2025

✨ The most popular baby names at The Bays for 2025 ✨

Did your little one’s name make the top 5? 👶💛

This year, we were honoured to welcome more than 500 babies to families across the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding communities.

To all our maternity families, thank you for choosing to have your baby with us.

We wish all The Bays babies and families - past, present and future - a safe, joyful and healthy festive season. 🎄

15/12/2025

✨ A double dose of coincidence at The Bays ✨

Best friends, same street…and same birthday! 🎉💛

On 9 December, Kirstel Makepeace and Mikaila Pridham both welcomed their second baby boys at The Bays – completely unplanned, arriving early, and neither mum knew the other was in the hospital! 👶🏻👶🏼

Their eldest sons, Mack and Rome, were born just weeks apart. Now Bobbi John Makepeace and Tate Pridham have followed in their big brothers’ footsteps – and, like their mums, share the same birthday. 🎂

More amazing coincidences:
- Both mums share the same birthday – 7 February
- Both married to electricians ⚡
- Same obstetricians for all their births – Dr Sarah Roberts for their firstborns & Dr Natalie Elphinstone for their secondborns

Life’s sweetest moments really do come in pairs. 💛

Congratulations, Kirstel and Mikaila! 🎉

10/12/2025

Pingiaro family legacy of care at The Bays 💛

For the Pingiaro family, The Bays has never been just a hospital – it’s been part of their story for nearly 100 years. From the birth of Sylvia Fyffe in 1927 near where The Bays now stands, to generations born, treated, and cared for here, the family’s connection runs deep.

“Our family’s connection runs deep,” shares Deputy Mayor Paul Pingiaro. “It’s continuity, pride, and a responsibility to keep supporting the hospital and our community. Through it all, we’ve been close to home and surrounded by people who truly care.”

Moments that shape a family:
👶 Cherished memories of the births of Paul’s children, knowing they were welcomed in the same hospital that cared for generations of their family.
💛 Comfort during difficult times, like his wife’s cancer treatment – where even small gestures made a big difference.

This year, the Pingiaro legacy will be honoured on The Bays Giving Tree, recognising nearly a century of devotion to the hospital and community.

Help brighten care for local families this Christmas 🎄

Your gift to our Christmas Appeal supports:

✨ Gentle neonatal phototherapy lights & bili blankets for newborns
✨ Vital surgical equipment for safer, more precise procedures
✨ Comfort and confidence for families in vulnerable moments

Together, we can light the way for exceptional local care – this Christmas and for generations to come.

Donate now - https://the-bays-christmas-appeal.raiselysite.com/

08/12/2025

🎄 Our volunteer Dee, Santa's helper for the day, has decked out our Gift Shop with Christmas goodies. From handcrafted creations by the talented Mornington Men’s Shed to unique Christmas finds, there’s something special for everyone. 🎅✨

🎁 Looking for a gift that’s handmade, heartfelt, and sure to be treasured for years to come? Don’t wait - pop into the Gift Shop today before these festive favourites sell out!

05/12/2025

Your voice matters - Join our Consumer Engagement Committee

Have you or a loved one been a patient at The Bays? We’re inviting community members to help shape the future of healthcare by joining our Consumer Engagement Committee.

We’re looking for people from all walks of life who are passionate about improving the patient experience. Your insights - big or small - can help us make care safer, more inclusive and more compassionate for everyone.

🗓 Commitment: Up to 2 meetings per year (Thursdays during business hours)
📄 Plus, occasional reviews of patient materials
🌈 We value diversity and welcome voices that reflect our community

By sharing your lived experience, you can help make a real difference.

Express your interest now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PG6PFVH

Together, let’s make healthcare better.

03/12/2025

🎄✨ Our Christmas Raffle is here! ✨🎄

Get ready to win big while supporting a wonderful cause! This year, we’ve lined up FIVE incredible prizes you won’t want to miss. 🎁

All proceeds go to our Light the Way Christmas Appeal, helping to bring brighter care to our community. 🌟

🎟️ Tickets are on sale at Reception for the next 2 weeks:
⦁ 1 ticket for $5
⦁ 3 tickets for $10
⦁ A full book of 100 tickets for $250 – perfect for sharing with family, friends, or your community!

Let’s make this our brightest and biggest Christmas Appeal yet! Thank you for helping us Light the Way. ✨🎅🏼💛

You can also donate directly to our Christmas Appeal here: https://the-bays-christmas-appeal.raiselysite.com/

01/12/2025

🌸 Perinatal Mental Health Wellbeing Workshop 🌸

Expecting a baby or have welcomed one in the past year? Join us for a half-day workshop designed to support your mental health and wellbeing during this important life stage.

🗓 Date: Saturday, 24 January 2026
⏰ Time: 1pm-4pm
📍 Location: The rooms of Dr Ford and Dr Fiske, Suite 8, The Bays Hospital, 262 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931
💲Cost: $40 per person

This workshop is suitable for:
- Pregnant women (attend alone or with your partner)
- Parents who have had a baby in the past year

💡 Facilitators: Mental health clinicians Jo Ford and Anthony Aliotta

Take the time to focus on your emotional wellbeing and gain practical strategies to navigate the perinatal period.

This event is proudly supported and subsidised by the charity It's OK Not To Be OK.

🎟 Register now: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1493128

28/11/2025

✨ Introducing The Bays Wig Library ✨

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Wig Library at The Bays Cancer Care Centre Wellness Centre on 8 December! 💖

Thanks to the dedication of our amazing volunteers, Dee and Wendy, this space will offer patients comfort, confidence, and support through every stage of their cancer treatment journey.

Both women were inspired to be part of this program after losing their own sisters to breast cancer, Dee almost 20 years ago and Wendy more recently. When Wendy's daughter Leah who also works at The Bays suggested she get involved, she jumped at the chance and saw this as a way to honour her sister Judy’s memory by supporting others with warmth, empathy, and understanding.

Dee and Wendy have completed specialised training with CelebrityBrandz Wigs to bring this vision to life, and will guide you through a wide range of wigs and headwear.

💇‍♀️ What to expect:
⦁ Private 1:1 wig sessions (between 10am-2pm by appointment)
⦁ A wide range of wigs and headwear to explore
⦁ Friendly, relaxed, and confidential support
⦁ Tea, coffee, and often a laugh along the way!
⦁ Bring a friend, family member, or support person

Every session is free of charge and designed to create a calm, welcoming space where you can take a breath and focus on yourself. 🌸

Dee and Wendy’s generosity and personal experience help honour their sisters’ memories while bringing comfort, dignity, and connection to our patients.

📩 To book a session or for more info, email executive@thebays.com.au or call 03 5976 5275.

Let’s celebrate this beautiful new chapter of care together! 💕

Address

Vale Street
Mornington, VIC
3931

Website

http://www.thebays.com.au/

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All content published by The Bays is relevant and appropriate to the promotion and social engagement of services and information relevant to both The Bays Hospital and The Bays Aged Care. All content is either owned directly by The Bays or curated content from followers of the page. All medical content is checked by accredited medical professionals, however individuals should contact the hospital directly for personal medical advice or hospital admission etc. All questions or comments that require a response from The Bays, will be responded to in a timely manner. Initial response time during business hours (Mon – Fri 8-4pm) will be within 12 hours of initial comment, follow up reply if required within 24 hours. On Weekends this will be 24-48 hours. In the event of an inappropriate comment or content, The Bays reserves the right to delete any comments, reviews or content that are deemed offensive, inappropriate or defamatory. The following statement will be clearly displayed to users who spam our page with inappropriate content: "Please do not spam our page with your products or websites as they will be removed" and "Any comments we feel are inappropriate will be deleted"