Health & Wellbeing

Council

More focus on anti- vaping and gambling

Awareness of gambling harm, anti-vaping initiatives are among new additions to final plans endorsed by council.

28 Oct 2025

Attractions & Things To Do

Red Rocks Golf Club & Accommodation

Challenging architect designed 9 hole par 3 course, and a fun 9 hole pitch and putt course. Licensed clubhouse and food available. 4 on course accommodation options that sleep between 2 and 5 guests. Hours: 8am - 5.30pm 7 days Phone: 0409557055...

Lisa Hennessy

27 Oct 2025

Gambling

Support for gambling harm

LCHS sessions and guest speakers highlight responsible gambling practices and available support services.

21 Oct 2025

Health

Celebrating an exceptional Allied Health team

Bass Coast Health (BCH) celebrated the outstanding contributions of its Allied Health professionals.

17 Oct 2025

News

Another boost for Community Hospital

The Phillip Island Masonic Lodge and the Victorian Freemasons Foundation donate $15,000.

14 Oct 2025

News

Support for stroke survivors

A fortnightly meeting is providing valuable emotional and practical support for local stroke survivors.

07 Oct 2025

Health

Extraordinary $250,000 boost for new Community Hospital

The Bendigo Community Banks donation will purchase oncology equipment for the new hospital.

07 Oct 2025

News

Motorcyclist Awareness Month

As Motorcyclist Awareness Month (MAM) begins in Victoria, 47 riders have lost their lives on the state’s roads.

05 Oct 2025

News

What is MDN and what can we do to help?

There is currently no treatment or cure for MND.

30 Sep 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Summer emergencies covered by Bass Coast Health

The Urgent Care Centre in Cowes and Wonthaggi Emergency Department are both open 24/7.

21 Dec 2022

Fundraiser

Submerging in a marathon

The women have organised a morning tea fundraiser in Cowes on October 25.

23 Sep 2025

News

Farmers unite for support

A farmer mental health event was held at Surf Beach last week.

23 Sep 2025

News

Banfields no more

The name has now disappeared off Google maps, after the facility was sold to Opal Health Care.

16 Sep 2025

News

Wood heater impact mapped

Phillip Island – together with Gippsland – has Victoria’s highest wood heater emissions.

16 Sep 2025

Health

Sign up this Shocktober

A Call, Push, Shock training session is being offered on October 11 in Cowes.

16 Sep 2025

News

Happy ending to Shocking story

A heartfelt reunion: the team who saved his life meet up Harry Winskill after his cardiac arrest.

16 Sep 2025

Health

Make wellbeing a priority this R U OK? Day

Thursday September 11 is R U OK? Day.

11 Sep 2025

Health

Community can help save lives from drug overdoses

Help save lives by supporting people impacted by drug addiction.

04 Sep 2025

Health

Women, put your health first because you deserve it

Prioritise your health this Women’s Health Week, September 1-5.

03 Sep 2025