The Carroll Labor Government is celebrating Victoria’s world-class health system and the dedicated workforce.

This year the 2026 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards marked 20 years of recognising excellence.

Among this year’s winners is IPC Health, which took out Excellence in Mental Health and Wellbeing for its Brimbank Melton Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local.

Since December 2022, the service has supported more than 900 children and families and cut waiting times by 85 per cent.

South West Healthcare received the Care in the Community award for helping older patients return home from the emergency department with the support they need.

Monash Health was recognised for Excellence in Aged Care for bringing specialist palliative care to aged care residents.

The Royal Children’s Hospital received the Partnering in Healthcare award for improving care for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The awards also honoured 25 volunteers who have each spent more than 30 years caring for patients and supporting their local communities.

Grampians Health’s Hospital Elder Life Program was named Health Volunteer Team of the Year.

Four services received the Premier’s Health Service of the Year awards:

• DPV Health – Primary Healthcare Service of the Year
• Central Highlands Rural Health – Small Health Service of the Year
• West Gippsland Healthcare Group – Medium Health Service of the Year
• Northern Health – Large Health Service of the Year.

For the full list of winners and finalists, visit health.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-healthcare-awards.