NEWS
Our AGM this year will be followed by an address from Bass Coast Health to update us about our Medical Services. Read more here
WHAT IS PIMHAG?
The Phillip Island Medical and Health Action Group (PIMHAG) is an independent and self-funding group of dedicated volunteers who are committed to improving medical and health services for the people of Phillip Island. We have been advocating for over 16 years for improved Medical and Health services for Phillip Island and Wonthaggi Hospital
PHILLIP ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL UPDATE
With thanks to Bass Coast Health – 14th November 2024
MENTAL HEALTH FORUM
With thanks to the Phillip Island Advertiser – 18th September 2024
11th September 2024
The Phillip Island RSL sponsored this major Community Mental Health Forum, organised by Phillip Island Medical and Health Action Group (PIMHAG). The acute need for the establishment of mental health services on Phillip Island was the focus of the forum, with representatives from key providers across the state in attendance.
PIMHAG president Peter Paul said “…with a community hospital due to open next year in Cowes, PIMHAG’s focus is now being directed toward the establishment of vastly improved mental health services for Phillip Island.” He said data collected over the last ten years by PIMHAG, throughout its quest for the establishment of 24/7 public health care and a hospital in Cowes, had identified significant gaps in the delivery of mental health services locally. “There is no viable seven day a week point of call for anyone seeking mental health service assistance on Phillip Island; and a lack of communication and co-ordination between individual mental health organisations that consult on a weekly or monthly basis needs to be addressed.”
“The purpose of the forum is to bring together those involved in any way, shape or form in the delivery of mental health programs on the island, and to identify the best way forward,” Mr Paul said. “It is about us getting together to commence advocating for appropriate mental health services for the Phillip Island community and beyond. With a new hospital opening in March, in which space has been provided for this purpose, we as a community now need to lobby hard in support of Bass Coast Health to enable it to deliver the mental health services that are sorely needed here. There will be a follow up forum in February next year to keep the community informed on our progress on this vital issue.”
NEW DEFRIBILLATORS
With thanks to the Phillip Island Advertiser – 4th September 2024
