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Bass Coast Community Health Service

Bass Coast Community Health Service’s (BCCHS) mission is to provide quality, accessible, responsive, community health/primary care services to our community.

We focus on promoting health and assisting prevention of illness for individuals with a range of health care needs. To achieve this we strongly emphasise prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation and education, in addition to direct care

Services and Support Groups

Can I access these services?

All community members of Bass Coast Shire can access our services.

How much will I need to pay?

Fees vary according to income and each individual's ability to pay. Some funded services are free of charge. If any fees are payable they will be confirmed prior to your first appointment. Please refer to our current fees schedule

As Strong as Ever ...

BCCHS was established in 1975 to provide community health care to Bass Coast Shire residents; here we are 35 years on and still operating.

Our aim continues to have the person as our primary focus, and our vision is for all Bass Coast community members to achieve better health outcomes through affordable, accessible, preventative and acute quality care.

News -BCCHS Introducing Nurse Practitioner Clinics

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Introducing Nurse Practitioner Clinics to the Waterline areas

We are excited to announce Nurse Practitioner Clinics are being established in Corinella, Grantville and San Remo. This is an Australian Government initiative funded through the Department of Health and Ageing. The aim is to improve access to primary health care for the older persons whilst focusing on meeting the needs of the population within the Waterline area's. 

Endorsed Nurse Practitioner, Deb Garvey (pictured centre) and Nurse Practitioner Candidate, Jo Kelly (pictured left) have been appointed to conduct the clinics. Jeanette Draper, project worker (pictured far right) is assisting developing and implementing the model of practice. A reference group has formed and the team is working towards opening the clinics from the end of May. Clients of any age will be able to be treated at the clinics.

 

Read more: News -BCCHS Introducing Nurse Practitioner Clinics

 

News - San Remo Community Wood Fired Oven

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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 

Read more: News - San Remo Community Wood Fired Oven

 

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. Early intervention is another initiative of BCCHS and all AOD programs are designed to support and empower the individual securing better control and healthier choices within your own life 

For further information read more or you may direct your enquiry to the Duty Worker on 5671 3500 

 Read more about the services the drug and alcohol team offer

 

Whats On ?

bcchs_basket_vegiesWonthaggi 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.

For further information download the March edition of the Wonthaggi Garden Newsletter here. An informative booklet Home Harvest, is also available for you to download with great tips on growing your own vegetables.

Read more: Whats On ?

   

News - Womens Health Alert!

Did you know?

  1. The Biggest risk factor in cervical cancer is not being screened every two years.
  2. 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!!!
  3. The good news is Bass Coast Community Health Service (BCCHS) are now offering Pap test appointments within your local area.

Read more: News - Womens Health Alert!

   

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Interpreter Services

Interpreter ServicesContact Translating and Interpreter service (TIS) on
131 450
and ask them to telephone Bass Coast Community Health Service

Emergency Relief Assistance

BCCHS is funded for Emergency Relief assistance for community members in relation to:

  • food
  • petrol
  • Telstra assistance.

Phone: 5671 9200 to arrange an appointment.