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Providing leading healthcare for the people of Melbourne and Victoria. Alfred Health is a leading metropolitan health service in Melbourne, Australia.

For all the latest information about The Alfred, Sandringham Hospital and Caulfield Hospital, please visit www.alfredhealth.org.au We pride ourselves on giving our patients and our community the best possible health outcomes by integrating clinical practice with research and education. Alfred Health provides a comprehensive range of specialist services including Australia's busiest trauma centre. We also operate one the largest and most advanced intensive care units (ICU) in the southern hemisphere. Alfred Health offers almost ever form of medical treatment across our three locations at The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital. Recognised as a national leader in health care, Alfred Health has a commitment to biomedical research. We are also known for excellence in training for medical, nursing, allied health and other support staff. This is further enhanced through partnerships with Monash University, La Trobe University, and several internationally recognised medical research organisations such as the Burnet Institute.

26/01/2026

How wonderful to have several members of our Alfred community recognised in today’s 2026 Australia Day Honours list.

Honouring distinguished and conspicuous service, the list includes both current and former colleagues at The Alfred, including:

• Our outgoing Director of Research Prof Stephen Jane (pictured), for distinguished service to medical research, haematology and translational medicine and to advancing access to clinical trials in regional and rural communities.
• The late Penelope Jones, co-founder and former manager of Spleen Australia for service to medicine and spleen research.
• Neurosurgeon Dr Rondhir Jithoo, for service to neurosurgery
• Respiratory physician Prof Robert Stirling for significant service to respiratory oncology as a clinician and researcher.

Also receiving a gong was former allergy and respiratory physician, the late Prof Peter Holmes, as well as Ms Maryjane Crabtree, who served on The Alfred’s Medical Research Ethics Committee.

The generosity and ongoing support of two major Alfred philanthropists and Alfred Patrons was also acknowledged.

Paula Fox AO received a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent service to the arts, medical research, and to children and youth through philanthropic giving, fundraising and governance. Of note, was Paula’s role in the establishment of our Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre.

Additionally, Mr Gerard Ryan OAM was honoured as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to sports governance, tourism and the hospitality industry, to business and the community through philanthropic contributions.

We congratulate each of these honourees, whose care of our patients, leadership, dedication or long-time generosity will continue to shape clinical healthcare for our community.

23/01/2026

Our burns specialists and emergency clinicians are urging people to prioritise safety when tending to campfires and barbecues as we head into the long weekend.

Nurse practitioner Lisa Braithwaite has been working in emergency medicine for more than 20 years and is no stranger to the common and unfortunate increase in patients needing burns care each summer.

“Patients come to The Alfred and often tell us they were using spare petrol from a jerry can to reignite a campfire fire that went out overnight,” Lisa said.

“The end result is a disaster, and they end up with significant burns.”

Mel Nealy, Burns Nurse Clinical Lead from the Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred said that while summer is a great time of year to spend time socialising with friends and family, a short lapse in concentration can result in a serious lifelong injury.

“I’ve seen patients sustain major burns from gas barbeque explosions, some covering over 20 per cent of the body,” Mel said.

Top safety tips for campfires and BBQs:

🚫 Never use accelerants on fires
✅ Check gas cylinders and connections before lighting
🍻 If you’ve been drinking, leave the barbie to someone sober
🧑‍⚕️ Seek medical help early — delays can turn minor burns into life‑changing injuries

More here: https://bit.ly/4bK2UEv

22/01/2026

This afternoon, healthcare workers at The Alfred lit more than 200 candles in a ceremony commemorating those who lost their lives in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

The event, which coincided with today’s National Day of Mourning, was an opportunity for staff to reflect and to place a candle as a symbol of remembrance.

Bayside Health Chief Executive Adam Horsburgh said the ceremony was an opportunity to pause and honour those who lost their lives in an act of terror and antisemitism.

“By coming together in unity and kindness, we provide support for our Jewish colleagues and community and focus on what connects us.”

At 7.01pm this evening, Australians are encouraged share a meal and spend time with family and friends of all faiths and backgrounds, or to leave a candle on their doorstep or window as a symbol of remembrance, mourning and solidarity.

For more about the National Day of Mourning, visit the Australian Government’s web site: https://bit.ly/4pPjhmw

18/01/2026

Congratulations to our friends at Bayside Health Peninsula on the opening of Peninsula University Hospital!

12/01/2026

Help us give a big welcome to the 74 new medical interns across our health service!

In addition to attending lectures and workshops, they shadowed last year's intern cohort, allowing them to become familiar with their rotations ahead of their first clinical shifts this week.

You'll likely see them working across various specialties, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry and emergency; joining our workforce to provide excellent care to our community 🎉

06/01/2026

With hot weather settling in across Victoria, it's important to keep in mind that staying well‑hydrated is one of the most effective ways to prevent heat‑related illness.

“Dehydration and exposure to prolonged heat can quickly increase the risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and, in severe cases, heatstroke," Dr Carl Luckhoff, Director of The Alfred's Emergency and Trauma Centre warns.

Drinking water throughout the day, even when you don't feel thirsty, is one of the best ways to keep well, and is particularly important for people more at risk of being impacted by the heat, such as older people, young children, pregnant women and people with existing chronic health conditions.

"Remember to also keep cool, plan ahead if you can, and check in on those who may need extra support during the hotter days," Dr Luckhoff said.

For more tips visit: https://bit.ly/4pjyMTz

05/01/2026

Last summer, The Alfred recorded a 45 percent increase in trauma presentations from motorbike accidents compared to the previous year, making up about a quarter of the hospital’s road trauma admissions.

Nurses at The Alfred are urging all Victorians to take care on the roads, especially those hopping on a motorbike.

Nurse Practitioner Lisa Braithwaite works in the minor injury and illness area of The Alfred’s emergency department, and said the term ‘minor’ can be misleading.

“Minor usually refers to a single, isolated injury, which is clinically more straightforward to assess and treat than a multi-trauma,” Lisa said.

Lisa said the motorbike injuries she sees are similar to injuries from e-bikes and e-scooters.

“We see head injuries including concussion, facial injuries and lacerations, especially if the person wasn’t wearing a helmet,” Lisa said.

“There’s also wrist and elbow injuries, chest and abdominal injuries from colliding with handlebars and lower leg fractures.

“While they aren’t necessarily life-threatening, a broken lower leg feels anything but minor – and it’s not a fun way to spend the holidays.”

More here: https://bit.ly/3MHYkMJ

01/01/2026

From today, Bayside Health officially comes to life, bringing five health services together so more than 1.2 million Victorians can access care that’s better connected and closer to home.

For our community, this means the same trusted hospitals and teams, better access to groundbreaking clinical trials and research, and stronger networks to support your health.

Whether you’re in Melbourne’s south, the Mornington Peninsula, Bass Coast or South Gippsland, our goal is simple: seamless, high-quality care for every person, every time.

Under the Bayside Health umbrella, each hospital and healthcare site will continue to operate under its existing name, and your current local team will remain the same.

We’re excited for what’s ahead, because when we work together, we can do even more for our community.

Find out more: www.baysidehealth.org.au

25/12/2025

Clinical Nurse Specialist Amal Fernando’s approach to safety has changed a lot in his seven years working in Intensive Care at The Alfred.

“I used to think these safety messages were kind of annoying and silly,” Amal said.

“But seeing what patients and their families go through, especially in preventable cases, I'm all for it.”

And this year, they’re more important than ever.

“Over the last 12 months we’ve seen a big jump in ICU admissions from motorbike accidents,” Amal said.

Last summer, The Alfred recorded a 45 percent increase in trauma presentations from motorbike accidents compared to the previous year, making up about a quarter of the hospital’s road trauma admissions.

Amal said he’s seen firsthand the way speeding can exacerbate injuries from road accidents.

“The faster you go, the more likely you are to sustain life-altering injuries, like damage to the spinal cord or a traumatic brain injury,” Amal said.

“That's on top of things like bone fractures elsewhere in the body.”

More here: https://bit.ly/3MHYkMJ

24/12/2025

As we continue to care for our community on Christmas Day, we do so knowing we’re making a difference to the health and lives of many.

Pictured here are some of our dedicated and skilled ICU team – just a small number of the many staff working today at The Alfred, and right across Alfred Health.

Whether you’re day includes a lunch or dinner with family and friends, or you’re just pausing to reflect on the year that was, we hope it’s a day that brings you joy and hope.

Wishing you all a safe and happy festive season from all of us. 🎄⛄️✨

19/12/2025

This festive season as we get into our cars, hop on our motorbikes, bicycles or e-scooters, nurses at The Alfred are urging all Victorians to keep safety front of mind.

Take regular driving breaks, stick to the speed limit, ensure everyone is wearing a seatbelt or safety gear and remember that getting there is never that urgent.

Trauma nurse Sue Smith has worked many holiday shifts over the last 33 years and said she’s seen firsthand the devastation road accidents can cause.

“The festive season is already an emotionally heightened time, which makes it all the more shocking when tragedy strikes on the road,” Sue said.

“In a split second, what is usually a happy time can be tainted for families and the people affected for years to come.”

More here: https://bit.ly/3MHYkMJ

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The Alfred is a leading metropolitan health service in Melbourne, Australia. We pride ourselves on giving our patients and our community the best possible health outcomes by integrating clinical practice with research and education. The Alfred provides a comprehensive range of specialist services and we’re home to Australia's busiest trauma centre, treating major trauma patients from across the state. We also operate one the largest and most advanced intensive care units (ICU) in the southern hemisphere.

Patients come to The Alfred for specialty services like comprehensive cancer care, respiratory medicine, cardiology and cardiovascular services. We run 14 statewide services including burns, heart and lung transplant, melanoma, HIV, psychiatry intensive care, bariatric and more. We are the only hospital in Australia to perform paediatric lung transplants. Recognised as a national leader in health care, The Alfred has a commitment to biomedical research. This is made possible through strong partnerships with Monash University, La Trobe University, and several internationally recognised medical research organisations such as the Burnet Institute.