Health & Wellbeing

Health

Make wellbeing a priority this R U OK? Day

Thursday September 11 is R U OK? Day.

11 Sep 2025

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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

Health

Rotary Rehabilitation Garden opens at Community Hospital

Bass Coast Health (BCH) and the Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo officially opened the new Rotary Rehabilitation Courtyard

28 Aug 2025

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Bass Coast Health joins patient support program

Bass Coast is one of five new Patient Support Units (PSUs) established in Victoria.

19 Aug 2025

Health

Overdose report shows 10-year high

Bass Coast’s numbers dropped from six to three, back to its lowest level since 2015

19 Aug 2025

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Local fire brigade are real life savers

Phillip Island Fire Brigade is part of a new program that will see the local brigade dispatched to cardiac arrests from August 21.

19 Aug 2025

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Aged Care reform delayed; seniors still waiting for real support

Federal Government’s new Aged Care Act will now come into effect on November 1.

05 Aug 2025

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New local services for children

If your child is experiencing challenges with dressing, toileting, cleaning their teeth and the other tasks of daily living, they could benefit from a new service at Bass Coast Health (BCH).

18 Jul 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

Health

Making life easier for people with diabetes

Bass Coast Health’s (BCH) Diabetes Education team is joining a nation-wide effort by diabetes clinicians for a future where diabetes can do no harm.

18 Jul 2025

Health

Leisure facilities new chapter under Aligned Leisure

Bass Coast Shire Council’s leisure facilities are now officially under new management, with Aligned Leisure commencing operations from July 1.

18 Jul 2025

Health

Warm up this winter with Christmas in July promotion

As the crisp winter breeze sweeps across the island, Phillip Island Gym is choosing to warm the community’s spirit

17 Jul 2025

Health

Too much booze and ciggies

A local government area health snapshot has given a concerning report on the health of Bass Coast and Gippsland residents.

16 Jul 2025

Health

Auxiliary members visit new community hospital

Recently members of the Phillip Island Health Hub Auxiliary toured the new Community Hospital in Cowes.

16 Jul 2025

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NRMA Holiday Park turns blue for mental health

This Thursday (July 17), a special community event will highlight the importance of talking about mental health.

15 Jul 2025

Health

Questions about new network makeup

Interim CEO for Bass Coast Health (BCH), Simone Alexander greeted Health Minister Mary Anne Thomas when she visited the new Urgent Care Centre in Cowes.

27 Jun 2025

Health

Questions about new network makeup

State opposition raises questions around public accountability of local health services.

24 Jun 2025

Health

Asbestos exposure leaving cancer legacy on island

Phillip Island has one of highest rates of mesothelioma - caused by exposure to asbestos - in Australia.

17 Jun 2025