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Women's health & family services

We provide compassionate, inclusive healthcare for women and families from pregnancy through to senior living

We offer respectful, supportive healthcare for women and families at every stage of life. Our services span from pregnancy and early parenting through to menopause and beyond

  • Whole‑of‑life care for women, children and families from pregnancy and early parenting through to menopause and senior living
  • Specialist women’s health services including breast care, breast screening, gynaecology and maternity care
  • Family focused support promoting safety, stability, wellbeing and healthy development at every life stage
  • Accessible, inclusive care with a mix of free services, referral‑based clinics and no‑referral screening options
  • Local, compassionate teams delivering respectful, evidence‑based care close to home

Breast screen

BreastScreen Victoria provides free mammograms to eligible women from age 40 to support early breast cancer detection efforts. We invite women and trans and gender-diverse people aged 50 to 74 without breast symptoms to have a breast screen every 2 years. Our service is free, takes about 10 minutes – and does not require a doctor’s referral.

Find out more about BreastScreen 

Gynaecology 

Our caring team provides comprehensive women's gynaecological health care in a comfortable, supportive environment. We offer expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of gynaecological conditions, from routine check-ups to specialised procedures.

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Maternity services

Comprehensive maternity care supporting you through every stage of your journey, from ante-natal appointments and birth preparation to delivery and post-natal recovery support. We understand that welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most profound moments. That’s why our maternity team is here to walk alongside you - from those first butterflies to those first cuddles. You’re not just a patient here - you’re part of the family.

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Maternal & child health

Our Maternal and Child Health Nurses are registered nurses and midwives, with additional qualifications in child and family health.

This is a government funded service for parents and families providing support, growth and developmental screening, parenting information and referral as needed to promote positive child health development from birth to five years of age.

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Strengthening Families

Strengthening Families (formerly known as Integrated Family Services) is a free support service that aims to assist parents with children aged 0 to 17 years to build their capacity, skills and connection to improve their child’s safety, stability and development.

Supporting families in the Bass Coast region with parenting challenges and family disadvantage, Strengthening Families provides episodic care provided by our Community Service and Social Work team to assist with family goals for their children.   

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Clinic consultants

  • Dr Carmen Brown - Clinical Director of Women’s Services
Wonthaggi Hospital
Address

235 Graham St
Wonthaggi VIC 3995

Wonthaggi Maternal and Child Health
Address

27 Drysdale Street (Drysdale Street Kindergarten)
Wonthaggi VIC 3995

Phillip Island Community Hospital
Address

50 – 56 Church St
Cowes VIC VIC 3922

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