What does it mean to have a good death? What does palliative care mean? Death is the one guarantee in life, yet for many of us, it’s something we just don’t talk about. National Palliative Care Week, held from 22 – 28 May 2022, is Australia’s largest…
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It has been an incredibly difficult two years for many people who have had a loved one die during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many families were unable to hold a funeral for their loved one or celebrate their loved one’s life in a group setting. Bellarine Community…
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Board Chair Fay Agterhuis and CEO Garry Ellis have presented the 2022 – 2025 Strategic Plan to BCH members, partners, community groups, staff, and volunteers. During two online forums the pair were able to discuss the extensive engagement process that…
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Bellarine Community Health (BCH) and retirement village provider Sirovilla have today announced a new partnership to reopen the Eric Tolliday Units (ETUs) located on the BCH site in Point Lonsdale. Sirovilla is an established and trusted provider with retirement…
Read moreBCH 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.
