Bass Coast Community Health Service

News - San Remo Community Wood Fired Oven

BCCHS have developed a partnership with the San Remo Foreshore Committee in a new innovative initiative

The San Remo Community Wood Fired Oven. Click here for the press release.

The San Remo Community Wood Fired Oven is available to hire for your next function find out how you can impress your guests and hold a function no one has before

Whats On ?

Wonthaggi Community Garden The Wonthaggi Community Garden, located at the Bass Coast Adult Education Centre in Wonthaggi, is a place for community members to socialise and learn about sustainable ways of living and local food production. A series of organic gardening workshops are to be held in September, October and November.

Bookings and Enquiries: call Simone Jamieson on 0488 366 300 or 5672 5424.

Further information can also be found by downloading a workshop flyer here and for all the 'harvest news' and a great read download the the November issue of the Wonthaggi Garden Newsletter.

More Whats On?

Life! Taking Action on Diabetes

Life! is a type 2 diabetes prevention program. Run by a health professional, small groups of up to 15 people. The program is tailored to you and proven to work in preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes. Paul Greenhalgh our Primary Care Nurse will lead you through the steps towards managing your health and making better health choices to live a healthier lifestyle. Click here to view dates for sessions in San Remo for 2012.

News - Womens Health Alert!

Did you know?

The Biggest risk factor in cervical cancer is not being screened every two years.
Three out of four women who develop cervical cancer have either never had a Pap test or havent had one in the past 5 years!!!
The good news is Bass Coast Community Health Service (BCCHS) are now offering Pap test appointments within your local area.

Did you know? The Drug & Alcohol Team

Provide programs & support for people experiencing Alcohol & Other Drug related issues.

BCCHS continually identify, develop, implement and evaluate programs suitable for the individual, family members and the community. BCCHS run a supported accommodation and a day program for those experiencing issues with Alcohol and Other Drugs in their lives. Early intervention is another initiative of BCCHS and all programs are designed to support and empower the individual securing better control and healthier choices within your own life

BCCHS currently have 2 bed vacancies for the Supported Accommodation (Rehabilitation) Program. All enquires to the Supported Accommodation Worker on 5671 3500

Meet our Staff

Annette Read is our volunteer administrator. Annette believes volunteering is a part of a healthy lifestyle for young and old and aims to expand the volunteer services already offered by BCCHS.