What our new freedom looks like.

State Member for Bass, Jordan Crugnale, updates us on the latest easing of restrictions, comments on how we’ve handled COVID-19 and her message for everyone as we move forward.

Stay safe… next steps.

After months of remote leaning during COVID-19, face to face classes are back. Darren Parker, Wonthaggi Secondary College Principal, has a special message for students, parents and the wider community about the return of the 2020 school year.

Volunteering at Bass Coast Health

Celebrating National Volunteer Week, Mandy Gilcrist, Volunteer Coordinator at BCH, details the importance of volunteers and when they might resume their activities during COVID-19.

Essential services return Monday.

Louise Sparkes, Chief Operating Officer, has great news about the resumption of some services at Bass Coast Health.

Bass Coast Health still prepared.

Although restrictions have eased, Bass Coast Health remains prepared for any outcome of this world-wide Pandemic. Jarrod Reid, Human Resources Director at BCH, fills you in on the increased workforce at the hospital and their vigilance in responding to the COVID-19 threat.

What’s it like being a nurse?

Louise Sparkes, Chief Operating Officer from Bass Coast Health, helps commemorate International Nurses Day, describes the challenges of the job during COVID-19 and has details of how you can become a nurse.

Can you be tested for COVID-19?

Kirsten Weinzierl, operations manager at Bass Coast Health, is overseeing the COVID-19 testing at Wonthaggi & Cowes. Find out how it’s proceeding, and how you can be tested.

Assistance with mental health issues.

In this COVID-19 Update Lisa Barham - Lomax, Operations Director at Bass Coast Health, has help for you if you’re struggling mentally through this pandemic & explains how telemedicine is working for many general patients.

Two Specialist Doctors from Bass Coast Health. 

Dr George Grigoriadis and Dr Abbey Wilcox, both haematologists at Bass Coast Health, explain why some people are more susceptible to getting infections and respiratory illnesses, such as coronavirus. 

How to be tested for COVID-19.

In this special update Jan Child, CEO of Bass Coast Health, has the latest on hospital surgery, residential care and testing for coronavirus in the Bass Coast.

The Medical Workforce at BCH are prepared for COVID-19. 

Dr Renee Kelsall, Chief Medical Officer, discusses the risk to the aged during this pandemic, and the importance of influenza vaccination for everyone. 

Protective face shields made locally by 3D Printing. 
As Bass Coast Health goes over and above state guidelines to ensure clinical staff safety, each member will be issued individual face shields. The aim is to alleviate uncertainty when dealing with COVID-19. See where these shields are produced. 

Special COVID-19 Update. How are you coping?

Cara Hammond, coordinator of Counselling at Bass Coast Health, looks at the personal challenges we’re facing during this pandemic, including helpful contacts if you’re struggling.

Has crime decreased during the Pandemic? Inspector Paul Bruders, Victoria Police Wonthaggi, updates you on the police response to COVID-19 on the Bass Coast. 

Jan Child, CEO of Bass Coast Health, speaks to local radio 3mFM updating listeners on COVID-19 in South Gippsland and The Bass Coast.

Where to you go now at the hospital if you’re not well? Dr Dan Crompton, Clinical Director of Emergency Services, has the latest on the preparedness of the E.D. to deal with coronavirus, and how his team are adapting to this changing medical environment. 

In this latest update, Rashmi Dixit, Infectious Diseases Specialist with Bass Coast Health, explains why COVID-19 is so dangerous and answers the big question – ‘will the upcoming cold weather make us more vulnerable?’

In this latest update, Rashmi Dixit, Infectious Diseases Specialist with Bass Coast Health, explains why COVID-19 is so dangerous and answers the big question – ‘will the upcoming cold weather make us more vulnerable?’

Jan Child, CEO of Bass Coast Health, has a special Easter report on Covid-19 in the Bass Coast, and how the Wonthaggi Hospital is prepared for the pandemic if it should take hold in our region.

In this Update, Chris Trotman, Chief Pandemic Officer South Gippsland Coast, tells you how we are placed right now to cope with  Covid-19, including the workforce preparing to serve the greater South Gippsland area.