BCH operates from five health centres in Drysdale (two sites), Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale and Portarlington. BCH is a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).
A number of key principles underpin the operations of Bellarine Community Health.
BCH offers the broad range of primary health services required by the local community which include
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Nutrition and Dietetics
Home Nursing, Palliative Care and Continence Clinic
including a dedicated clinic and specialised health and support services for young people
including a dedicated clinic and specialised health and support services for young people
Supporting local projects and activities to influence the causes of poor health
With specialised clinicians in Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition/Dietetics
Gyms at Point Lonsdale and Portarlington for social programs
Youth, family and adult counselling
We deliver high quality services and programs that improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
This means that we always innovate and develop what we do to align with the health and wellbeing needs of people on the Bellarine.
These principles are at front of mind in all decision making and operational processes.
BCH acknowledges the Wadawurrung People as the traditional custodians of the land, waters and skies of the Bellarine Peninsula. We acknowledge and respect Wadawurrung Elders and leaders, past, present and emerging and pay gratitude for their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it.
Further we acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, who are part of todays Bellarine Community.
