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Health services welcome the new Bayside Board

October 16, 2025

We welcome the Victorian Minister for Health’s announcement of the inaugural board and board chair for Bayside Health.

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Bass Coast Health’s Lymphoedema Practitioner and Physiotherapist Michelle McMahon, left, with McGrath Cancer Care Nurse Taryn Robinson
Lymphoedema service enhances quality of life for cancer patients

October 15, 2025

Bass Coast Health’s lymphoedema service is helping to improve quality of life for cancer patients whose cancer treatment includes lymph nodes – this Breast Cancer Awareness Month and year-round.

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Allied Health Assistant Donna Martin and Occupational Therapist Abbie Eastick help Armitage patient Jennifer Pettigrew
Celebrating our exceptional Allied Health team

October 14, 2025

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of its Allied Health professionals on Allied Health Professions Day on 14 October. Their expertise supports patients and the community across Bass Coast and South Gippsland.

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Health services welcome Health Minister’s formal approval of Bayside Health voluntary merger

September 29, 2025

We welcome the Victorian Minister for Health’s formal approval of the proposed voluntary merger to create Bayside Health — a unified health service that will bring Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health together.

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Members of the Bass Coast Health Social Support Group enjoy an outing to the Phillip Island Circuit’s History of Motorsport Display. From left, Don Riegel, Allison Braden from BCH, Richard Casbolt and David Rankin.
Social adventures for seniors with Bass Coast Health

September 23, 2025

If you’re feeling isolated, you’re invited to join the Bass Coast Health Social Support Group.

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Bass Coast Health District Nurse Georgie Young checks on client John Christensen in his home
Community nurses bring expert care to Bass Coast homes

September 17, 2025

Across the Bass Coast region, people are living more independently and staying out of hospital thanks to the vital work of Bass Coast Health’s (BCH) Community Nursing team.

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Among the Bass Coast Health Maternity team caring for women are, from left, Student Midwife Amber Turner, Midwife Hayley Furmage with baby Kira Phillip and Midwife Eden Roney.
Women, put your health first because you deserve it

August 28, 2025

Women are being encouraged to make their health and wellbeing a priority during Women’s Health Week, 1-5 September.

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Clinicians Jasmin Friend and Sandra Smith with the dispensing machine at Wonthaggi Hospital
Community can help save lives from drug overdoses

August 27, 2025

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is reminding the community they can help to save lives by supporting people impacted by drug addiction.

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Rotary Rehabilitation Garden opens at Phillip Island Community Hospital

August 26, 2025

Bass Coast Health (BCH) and the Rotary Club of Phillip Island and San Remo are proud to officially open the new Rotary Rehabilitation Courtyard at the Phillip Island Community Hospital in Cowes.

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