A new family hub is now open in Ocean Grove to provide the right care to people when needed.
Bellarine Community Health’s (BCH) new Child, Youth and Family Hub was officially opened in the Kingston Estate on Tuesday, March 4.
BCH chief executive Kathy Russell said the hub was a testament to the power of community collaboration and support of many people.
“I’d like to recognise the contributions of those who have helped us get to where we are celebrating a facility that will provide important care to children, youth and families in a growing community,” she said.
Board chair Fay Agterhuis said the new building brought together the community with important health services.
“Community health care is critical, we all need it, we all use it, we all value it and ultimately, we would be lost without access to high quality health care in our own communities,” she said.
Member for Corangamite Libby Coker said she thanked everyone who worked hard to complete the project.
“By standing together, working together and sharing knowledge we build a better future, a better community and better health system that serves those that need it most,” she said.
The Corless Family Trust donated the land for the hub, and Jason Corless said his family was “incredibly proud to see this vision come to life”.
“My father, Ed Corless, believed in giving back to the community, and we see that vision realised with the opening of this new health and wellbeing centre,” he said.
“This facility will ensure that quality healthcare remains accessible to the people of Ocean Grove and the Bellarine for generations to come.”
The project was designed to be delivered in two stages, with the second stage of the hub expected to enhance the services offered once funding is secured.
