Gippsland Lakes Complete Health

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health At GLCH we deliver an extensive range of accessible health services and health promotion activities to the people of East Gippsland.

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Looking to get out more, meet people, or just feel more connected? Our Social Support services are designed to help you ...
03/11/2025

Looking to get out more, meet people, or just feel more connected? Our Social Support services are designed to help you live life your way.

✨ What We Offer:
• Social outings and group activities
• Life skills like cooking, shopping, and gardening
• Support to engage more in your community
• Help to build friendships and confidence

💬 “I think it's just mixing with each other and learning from one another. Different days have different aspects. Whether it’s the garden or the woodwork in the sheds. Just the community and mingling with each other.” — Jamie, GLCH Social Support participant

💪 Why Choose Us?
• We're based in Lakes Entrance
• We have been providing social support in East Gippsland for 50 years
• Friendly, professional staff
• Groups and activities four days per week

📞 Call (03) 5155 8300
🌐 Visit glch.org.au

We’re proud to be part of this great network of health services working together to support our East Gippsland communiti...
29/10/2025

We’re proud to be part of this great network of health services working together to support our East Gippsland communities 🫶

Last week we celebrated the official opening of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Bairnsdale — a service that’s a...
28/10/2025

Last week we celebrated the official opening of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Bairnsdale — a service that’s already making a difference in our community. 🧡

Victorian Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt MP and Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh MP joined us, along with partners from Wellways and Latrobe Regional Health, to formally open the centre.

As Executive Manager Kathy Dickinson shared at the event:

“At the end of that first experience, the person will feel heard and supported; they will know the next steps. If they are to receive follow-up contact, they will know who will be phoning them and when. One of our big goals is that people receive an outcome from every interaction with us — they walk away with positivity.”

The Bairnsdale Local is already supporting hundreds of East Gippslanders — providing a warm, welcoming space where people can walk in to get free mental health support. There’s no referral, diagnosis or Medicare card required — just a conversation and care tailored to what matters most.

The Mental Health Local has been established following the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Locals act as a “front door” to the mental health system, offering free, community-based care from a multidisciplinary team.

This official opening was a chance to celebrate collaboration — and to thank everyone who’s helped bring this service to life.

📍 Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, East Gippsland
24 Service Street, Bairnsdale
🕘 Weekdays 9am–5pm | Public holidays 10am–2pm

📸Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt, Wellways director of lived experience Mary O’Hagan, GLCH executive manager Kathy Dickinson, Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh and Mental Health and Wellbeing Local East Gippsland operations manager Kirsten Rabbitt.

📸 Kathy speaking at the official opening.

We want everyone to feel understood and supported when it comes to their health!That’s why we offer free interpreter ser...
26/10/2025

We want everyone to feel understood and supported when it comes to their health!

That’s why we offer free interpreter services through the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) — available in 150+ languages.

If English isn’t your first language, just let us know when you book or arrive. We’ll organise a qualified interpreter (by phone, video or in person) at no cost to you.

We speak your language 💬💙

👉 Learn more: tisnational.gov.au

🚶‍♀️ Part Way is OK! 🚶‍♂️Families across East Gippsland are being encouraged to get moving this month by taking part in ...
23/10/2025

🚶‍♀️ Part Way is OK! 🚶‍♂️

Families across East Gippsland are being encouraged to get moving this month by taking part in the local Park and Walk initiative.

Sometimes walking the whole way to school isn’t possible, but even a short walk from a nearby car park can make a big difference.

We're working with four local primary schools on the Park and Walk program.

St Brendan’s Primary School - Lakes Entrance principal Matthew Hamer says the initiative helps students prepare for the day ahead.

“We like the idea because it complements our philosophies of getting kids moving in the morning, they then come to school ready to learn, their brain has been activated,” he says.

Grade six student Hudson has been walking from the Lakes Aquadome car park to school.

“If you’re in the car you’re not really getting active and moving your body. Whereas when you’re walking or riding, you’re getting your brain awake and moving well.”

Health promotion facilitator Anna Mahony says Park and Walk is East Gippsland’s local version of VicHealth’s statewide Walk to School program.

“It helps kids feel more alert in class, boosts their mood, builds healthy habits for life, and gives families a chance to connect on the way to school,” said Anna.

The initiative is supported by East Gippsland Shire Council. Participating schools include St Brendan’s, Lakes Entrance Primary, Eagle Point Primary and Bairnsdale Primary.

🚗➡️👟 Designated Park and Walk sites are located at:

Lakes Entrance Aquadome
Lakes Entrance Recreation Reserve
Eagle Point Boat Ramp
Bairnsdale Woolworths

For more information on GLCH health promotion programs, call 5155 8300 or email hp@glch.org.au

📸 St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School principal Matthew Hamer and grade six students Hudson and Sunny.

Every child deserves to feel safe, values and heard 💛 It’s a belief that guides our approach and inspires our team to cr...
22/10/2025

Every child deserves to feel safe, values and heard 💛 It’s a belief that guides our approach and inspires our team to create spaces where children feel heard, loved and supported.

This year’s Children’s Week theme, “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights,” is one we truly connect with. Because for us, promoting children’s safety and wellbeing isn’t an annual event — it’s part of our everyday work 💫

Learn more about Children’s Rights and how we can all champion child safety and wellbeing by visiting the Children's Week Council of Australia https://childrensweek.org.au/

This week we’re celebrating Ace Week - a time to recognise and support people on the asexual spectrum.👇Quick explainer: ...
22/10/2025

This week we’re celebrating Ace Week - a time to recognise and support people on the asexual spectrum.

👇Quick explainer: What does “ace” mean?

Asexual (or "ace") is an umbrella term for people who experience little or no sexual attraction. Some people identify as asexual, grey-ace or demisexual - all part of the asexual spectrum. Like all identities, ace experiences are diverse, personal and valid.

Ace Week began in 2010 and has grown into a global movement for visibility, inclusion and understanding.

To learn more, visit https://prideindiversity.com.au/events/ace-asexual-awareness-week/

✨ Everyone deserves to feel seen, respected and welcome — exactly as they are!

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A HUUUUGE shoutout to the fabulous Nowa Nowa Men’s Choir for their ongoing generosity and support of the Palliative Care...
21/10/2025

A HUUUUGE shoutout to the fabulous Nowa Nowa Men’s Choir for their ongoing generosity and support of the Palliative Care Service at GLCH!

Our awesome Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Erika, Home Based Nurse Kathy and Nurse Operations Manager Kaye are pictured here receiving a generous $1,000 [BIG] cheque from choir members Geoff and Ian.

Donations like this allow the service to provide a flexible and innovative approach to Palliative Care needs.

We’re super grateful for community champions like the Nowa Nowa Men’s Choir! 🫶

NEW PARENTS – THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!Want to feel more confident handling those scary “what if” moments? Join our Baby Babbl...
20/10/2025

NEW PARENTS – THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

Want to feel more confident handling those scary “what if” moments? Join our Baby Babble Workshop and get hands-on experience in:

✅ Infant and Child CPR
✅ Choking response
✅ Recognising breathing difficulties and fevers
✅ Managing allergic reactions and poisonings

Wednesday 22 October
5.00pm – 7.15pm
St Mary’s Parish Hall

This practical session is designed to help new parents feel prepared, calm and confident when it matters most.

$30 per person or $50 per couple

Bookings essential — limited spots available. Call Carolyn on 5155 8300 or email mch@glch.org.au to secure your place.

👉 Don’t miss out – there may not be another session available if you can’t attend.

Baby Babble is a partnership between GLCH, Communities For Children East Gippsland and Uniting.

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open! 🎉Got kids who love to move? Here’s a great chance to help them stay act...
17/10/2025

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open! 🎉

Got kids who love to move? Here’s a great chance to help them stay active without the extra cost.

Victorian families with a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card can apply for up to $200 to help cover the cost of sport or active recreation activities for their kids.

Be quick — applications close 13 November (or sooner if funds run out!). 👉 Apply now at https://ow.ly/82Gk50Xcaf6

💜 New Outreach Healthcare Program to Support Victim-Survivors in East GippslandEnsuring that people don’t have to tell t...
15/10/2025

💜 New Outreach Healthcare Program to Support Victim-Survivors in East Gippsland

Ensuring that people don’t have to tell their story multiple times to get the care they need — that’s at the heart of a new Outreach Healthcare for Victim-Survivors of Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence program, officially launched this week in Bairnsdale.

East Gippsland recorded the highest rate of family violence incidents in Victoria in the year to March 2024. In response, we have been selected as one of six sites nationally to pilot this new, integrated model of care in partnership with Gippsland PHN.

Funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032, the program embeds a nurse, allied health professional and social worker within GLCH’s Family Violence Service. Together, they’ll provide trauma-informed health care for people impacted by violence — addressing physical, mental and social wellbeing alongside safety and recovery needs.

“This program means victim-survivors in East Gippsland will not only have access to family violence support, but also the health care they need to recover and rebuild. By embedding our team within existing services, we can provide seamless, trauma-informed care close to home.” — Kathy Dickinson, Executive Manager Family, Youth and Children’s Services, GLCH

🌟 What a celebration! 🌟Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday to celebrate 50 years of community health in East...
15/10/2025

🌟 What a celebration! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday to celebrate 50 years of community health in East Gippsland. We’re a little puffed but glowing from the inside out!

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces — past and present staff, current and former directors, volunteers, and community members. We all came together to share stories, memories, and plenty of laughter.

We’re proud of how far we’ve come and excited for what’s ahead as we continue to deliver care and connection across our region.

A big thank you to those who made the celebrations possible:

• Shay Terrick from GLaWAC – Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
• Sue-Ellen from Seventy Event Management and Communications
• Wyanga Park Winery
• Twin Rivers Mens Shed Assoc.
• Musician Ben Cawood
• Harpist Lin Hine
• East Gippsland Water – bubblers and drink bottle refill stations
• Tracey Solomon Art
• Albert & Co - Coffee Food Catering
• Lakes Soft Serve
• Anywhere Espresso
• Chantelle from Fresh Creative for her hula hooping enthusiasm
• Nigel from Fedora Productions photo booth and DJ
• Dorothy from PolkaDot Cakes
• Benn, Patrick &Sam from Sapphire Lighting and Audio Productions
• Brian & Sean from MediaFront for their videography and photography
• Egee printers for printing our history book.

We also appreciate the ongoing support of our neighbours at LEAHA, who were involved in planning and helping to make the event a success.

To all our staff who got into the 70s spirit – dancing up a storm, powering the smoothie bike, hula hooping to their hearts’ content, decorating carrots, creating badges, applying tattoos (even a few neck tatts – thankfully temporary!) and curating amazing historical displays – thank you! Everyone went above and beyond.

📸 Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from an unforgettable day and night!

Address

18 Jemmeson Street
Lakes Entrance, VIC
3909

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm
Sunday 8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+61351558300

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We really appreciate it when you contribute to our social media channels. Your feedback, experiences and suggestions are an excellent way for us to connect with you and vice versa. GLCH’s social media accounts are moderated during standard operating hours only: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm AEST (unless otherwise stated and excluding public holidays). All comments posted are reviewed by our moderator and subject to a few important rules. 1. We welcome all feedback, both positive and negative, but it will sometimes be necessary to moderate content without your prior agreement on our social media channels and website. The decision to moderate content will be at GLCH’s absolute discretion and may be based on the factors including, but not limited to, the following criteria: a) No private or confidential information may be disclosed. The privacy of our customers, clients and stakeholders is of paramount importance to us and taken very seriously. b) No inappropriate content or personal attacks will be posted. Please don't post demeaning, disrespectful, offensive, obscene, threatening or abusive comments. If your post contains vulgar or inflammatory language, or information that purposely or inadvertently identifies a person in a way that breaches their privacy it will not be posted. c) Participation needs to be relevant to the topic, and helpful to the community. We may decide not to post content that is unrelated to the topic and any content that repetitively talks to the same subject, i.e. flame-wars, personal agendas, etc. We will not post any content that solicits sales, or which appear to be for personal, political or commercial gains. d) Any material which is illegal, misleading or deceptive, which may infringe a third party's intellectual property rights, or which may in any way present a risk to GLCH, its staff/volunteers, or stakeholders will not be posted.. e) Be courteous and respectful to community members. Just like in everyday life, good manners are important online. Please try to refrain from shouting (ALL CAPITALS), excessive use of slang and misrepresenting yourself to others. f) We reserve the right (where the social media channel allows) to block users from GLCH social media channels at our sole discretion and without notice. 2. All contributors should be transparent We will assume that community members will not misrepresent themselves or post false and misleading information. 3. Our social media channels are NOT customer service points We will try to answer questions and contribute to the discussion, however our social media channels are not meant for customer service or handling complaints. Sometimes we may redirect you to other more appropriate channels, such as our website, consumer feedback officer, or team managers. 4. Privacy statement GLCH only records information for the purpose of administering its social media pages and considering and/or addressing any comments made. No attempt will be made to further identify individuals. GLCH is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of the host or any linked websites. Users are reminded that social media sites are public spaces on the Internet and interactions are publicly viewable and searchable over time i.e. comments, likes etc. Social media services provide their own disclaimers and policies on collection and use of visitor information, over which GLCH has no control. GLCH encourages users to familiarise themselves with the terms of use of each social media site before use. GLCH cannot control what members of the public may do with the content you have contributed.