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About: Bairnsdale Hospital / Maternity Services

(as the patient),

Let me start with when i arrived for my cesarean. The team right from the start had a positive attitude and smiling. They explained everything in detail inc., anaesthesiology, cesarean itself, what i would feel, etc. They constantly asked me if i was ok and if i need anything else. After delivery, the midwives and nurses took great care, were available on each call, offering food and hot chocolate! I would change the way rooms are designed as I feel it's not convenient for someone who has just had a baby to walk up to the toilet! I believe it should've been an ensuite with a support person who gets to stay no matter what! The meals could've been better. 

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Response from Scott Joustra, Nurse Unit Manager Perioperative, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service last month
Scott Joustra
Nurse Unit Manager Perioperative,
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
Submitted on 16/06/2026 at 3:20 PM
Published on Care Opinion Australia at 4:13 PM


Dear uniformnc57,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. It’s wonderful to hear that from the moment you arrived in theatre for your caesarean, the team made you feel supported with their positive attitude, clear communication, and attentive care.

I’m especially pleased to hear that you felt well-informed throughout the procedure and that the theatre team regularly checked in to ensure your comfort — that is exactly the standard of care we aim to provide. Your feedback very clearly reflects the importance of a calm, reassuring, and well-coordinated theatre environment, and I am proud to hear that our team delivered both clinically and in the way they supported you as a person during the experience.

While some of your broader feedback relates to the postnatal environment, including room design and meals, I appreciate you sharing this as it helps inform the wider patient journey and highlights opportunities for improvement across the service.

Thank you again for your openness in sharing your experience — it is incredibly valuable and will be shared with the theatre team as a reflection of the care they strive to provide every day.

Cheers, Scott

Theatre Manager.

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Response from Elizabeth Hamilton, Nurse Unit Manager Maternity, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service last month
We are preparing to make a change
Elizabeth Hamilton
Nurse Unit Manager Maternity,
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
Submitted on 17/06/2026 at 10:24 AM
Published on Care Opinion Australia on 19/06/2026 at 9:33 AM


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Dear uniformnc57,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It’s really lovely to hear that your caesarean birth was a positive one, and that you felt informed, supported, and at ease throughout. We’re also so pleased the postnatal team were able to provide prompt care and comfort, and that those small touches made a difference during your stay.

We also truly appreciate your feedback about the ward environment and meals. We understand how important comfort and accessibility are after birth, and your comments are really valuable in helping us improve. The ward is scheduled for refurbishment, which we hope will make a meaningful difference for women and their families, and we’ll be sure to pass your feedback about meals on to the team.

Thank you again for sharing your experience—it helps us recognise what’s working well and where we can do better. Wishing you and your family all the very best.

Kind Regards

Elizabeth Maternity Manager

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Response from Jo Marshall, Executive Director Clinical Care, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service last month
We are preparing to make a change
Jo Marshall
Executive Director Clinical Care,
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
Submitted on 18/06/2026 at 1:08 PM
Published on Care Opinion Australia at 1:20 PM


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Dear uniformnc57,

Thank you for sharing your experience, and congratulations on the birth of your baby.

It’s really encouraging to hear that you felt so well supported and cared for by our team at such an important time. Feedback like this means a great deal and reflects the kindness and professionalism our staff strive to bring to every interaction.

I also want to thank you for your honest comments about the ward environment and meals. These are important aspects of recovery, and your feedback helps highlight where we need to improve. We are planning upgrades to our maternity spaces, and insights like yours are invaluable in shaping those changes.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your story. I will ensure your feedback is shared more broadly with our teams.

Wishing you and your family all the very best.

Jo Marshall
Executive Director Clinical Care

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