Wonthaggi Hospital BCH

Overview

Wonthaggi Hospital, operated by Bass Coast Health (BCH), is a regional healthcare facility serving Wonthaggi and surrounding communities in Victoria’s Bass Coast region. With approximately 60 beds, the hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, dialysis, oncology, and community health programs. Operating as the main facility of Bass Coast Health, the hospital offers 24-hour emergency care, elective surgery, maternity services, chemotherapy, renal dialysis, and specialist outpatient clinics. Located in Wonthaggi approximately 130 kilometers southeast of Melbourne, the hospital serves a catchment population of around 35,000 permanent residents across the Bass Coast Shire, with numbers increasing significantly during holiday periods in this popular coastal destination. Wonthaggi Hospital plays an important role in providing accessible healthcare to this growing region, which includes both an aging permanent population and significant seasonal visitor numbers. The facility has undergone substantial expansion in recent years as part of its transition to become a sub-regional hospital, increasing its capacity and range of services to better meet local needs and reduce the need for residents to travel to Melbourne for treatment. The hospital maintains strong community connections through its active fundraising foundation and volunteer programs.