About us
Why choose The Bays?
- We have served the Mornington Peninsula community for more than 87 years, and have a reputation for providing exceptional, personalised and innovative healthcare.
- We are a private, not-for-profit, community-owned organisation, and our patients are at the heart of everything we do.
- We are constantly upgrading our facilities and purchasing state-of-the-art equipment to provide maximum comfort to our patients.
- We operate The Bays Hospital and Cancer Care Centre in Mornington, and The Bays Dialysis Unit in Hastings.
- The Bays is the last of Victoria’s bush nursing associations still providing a full range of acute hospital services.
- We have strong relationships with allied health organisations on the Mornington Peninsula and beyond. Our Board, staff and doctors are actively involved in the health industry in Victoria, nationally and internationally.
Support us
As a not-for-profit organisation, we receive no direct funding assistance from government and rely on the generosity of our community to help us to purchase equipment, keep up with the latest medical developments, and maintain a comfortable, supportive environment for patients and residents.
Become a member of The Bays
An essential part of the success of The Bays is the membership base within our community. People who elect to become a member of The Bays not only play a vital role in the governance of the organisation, but help us stay well-connected to the needs of our community. Membership is essential to our future and we welcome new members wishing to join and share our story.