Media Releases

This National Volunteer Week, Bass Coast Health (BCH) wishes to acknowledge the contribution of our valuable Volunteers. Their extensive service, across many roles, helps our community to access public healthcare...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is grateful for the support of the Miners’ Dispensary in Wonthaggi for contributing a total of $13,277 towards new equipment at the hospital. The Miners’ Dispensary...
On International Nurses Day, 12 May, Bass Coast Health (BCH) is honouring the many fabulous nurses who provide compassionate care to our community. The dedicated and hard-working nurses of BCH...
International Day of the Midwife on Monday 5 May celebrates the vital role Midwives play in being by families’ sides before, during and after their babies are born. The Midwives...
A record 480 entries were exhibited in the annual Inverloch Art Show over the Easter weekend, helping to raise funds for food boxes to support Bass Coast residents in need...
Local schools and outside of school hours care programs (OSHC) are being supported to promote students’ health and wellbeing through the Vic Kids Eat Well initiative. Vic Kids Eat Well...
Secondary students could win a $50 gift card by creating their own campaigns that promote a smoke and vape-free future for everyone. The South Coast Prevention Team is running the...
Staff, families and children at five local early childhood services are all smiles after receiving a Smiles 4 Miles award from Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV). Fish Creek Kindergarten, Inverloch...
Liz Friswell is a skilled and caring clinician, and an integral member of the busy Emergency Department team at Bass Coast Health’s Wonthaggi Hospital. She’s also a Clinical Nurse Educator...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is taking part in an innovative recycling program to reduce medical waste. BCH’s Theatre team has adopted the program offered by recycling company, Medsalv. Staff place...