The Friendly Society Private Hospital is a 142+ bed acute care surgical and medical facility that recognises there is nothing more important than your health and wellbeing. We are proud to be regarded as one of Australia's leading regional private hospitals, which combines the latest technology with the highest standards of compassion and care. Our Rich History The Friendlies has been a Bundaberg institution since its origin in 1919. The Bundaberg Friendly Society Medical Institute opened the Friendly Society Pharmacy in 1920 and purchased St Vincent's Hospital on Crofton Street in 1946. For more than 100 years The Friendlies has continued to provide not-for-profit healthcare services to the community.