What is a community hospital?
Community hospitals are small public hospitals. With extended hours to provide day and after-hours services, community hospitals will provide a range of ‘everyday’ health services, which may include:
- urgent care service for common minor injuries and illnesses
- day medical services such as chemotherapy and renal dialysis
- day surgery for procedures such as cataract removal, major dental work, gynaecological procedures, colonoscopies and other minor surgical procedures that do not require an overnight stay
- treatment and support for chronic health issues including mental health, alcohol and other drugs, pain management, diabetes and respiratory problems
- family services including child and maternal health, family safety and women’s health
- pathology, pharmacy and diagnostic imaging such as blood tests and x‑rays
- public dental services.
Community hospitals will be located in major growth areas across Victoria and will provide people with better access to many important ‘everyday’ health services closer to home.
Where will the new Phillip Island Community Hospital be located?
The Phillip Island Community Hospital will will expand those currently provided at the Phillip Island Health Hub. The Phillip Island Health Hub will expand into a new facility at 56/58 Church Street Cowes to become the Phillip Island Community Hospital.
What services will the Phillip Island Community Hospital provide?
The Phillip Island Community Hospital will expand the services that Phillip Island Health Hub currently provide. It will offer a range of public services including:
- urgent care services
- dialysis
- day chemotherapy
- day surgery
- general medical and specialist appointments
- women’s health
- social support services
- paediatric care
- diagnostic services, including pathology and imaging
- public dental services
- chronic disease management
- mental health services
- alcohol and other drug support services
- Family safety and crisis support services
- allied health and rehabilitation services
- pharmacy services.
Strong links to specialists, community health providers and social support services will ensure more seamless follow-up treatment and support for those who require complex care.
What are the construction timelines for the Phillip Island Community Hospital?
Construction is expected to begin in 2022 and be completed in 2024.
Which health service provider will manage the Phillip Island Community Hospital?
Bass Coast Health will manage the Phillip Island Community Hospital. Bass Coast Health is a major provider of maternity, sub-acute and specialist services in the Bass Coast Shire in South Gippsland. More information on Bass Coast Health can be found on their website.
How can I have my say on the Phillip Island Community Hospital?
The community consultative committee provides a forum for community members to have their say on the planning and development of the Phillip Island Community Hospital.
Contact the Phillip Island Community Hospital community consultative committee chair via email at:Jordan.Crugnale@parliament.vic.gov.au.
Further information
Please direct project enquiries and feedback to communityhospitals@health.vic.gov.au.