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.

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. Gippsland Lakes Complete Healthโ€™s (GLCH) 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. You can view our page rules and guidelines here https://glch.org.au/glch-social-media-page-guidelines/

Choking. Fevers. Allergic reactions. Breathing troubles ๐Ÿ˜ฌItโ€™s the stuff no parent, carer or grandparent ever wants to fa...
14/01/2026

Choking. Fevers. Allergic reactions. Breathing troubles ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

Itโ€™s the stuff no parent, carer or grandparent ever wants to face โ€“ but feeling prepared makes all the difference.

Join us for a Baby Babble Workshop โ€“ a practical, hands-on session designed to build confidence and skills around common childhood illnesses and accidents, including:
๐Ÿ”ธInfant & child CPR
๐Ÿ”ธChoking
๐Ÿ”ธFevers
๐Ÿ”ธBreathing difficulties
๐Ÿ”ธAllergic reactions & poisonings

๐Ÿ‘‰ Wednesday 4 February
5.00 โ€“ 7.15pm
GLCH, 18โ€“28 Jemmeson St, Lakes Entrance

Perfect for new parents, carers and grandparents | $30 per person or $50 per couple

Bookings are essential (limited places). Connect with Carolyn Rice on 5155 8300 or mch@glch.org.au

Our paediatric physios, Jess and Han, provide family-centred care for children with complex conditions and disabilities,...
12/01/2026

Our paediatric physios, Jess and Han, provide family-centred care for children with complex conditions and disabilities, including cerebral palsy.

Every session is about helping kids reach their goals โ€” in a way thatโ€™s fun, engaging and tailored to their needs.

๐Ÿ“ž Contact Allied Health Reception on 5155 8370 to book an appointment or learn more. You can self-refer to GLCH allied health services, be referred by your Maternal and Child Health Nurse, or access supports through the NDIS.

09/01/2026

Good morning East Gippsland,

The last few days of consecutive hot weather have been uncomfortable for us all.

We have not had a heatwave of this magnitude for some time, and it was certainly a reminder of how hot it can get here in East Gippsland and the challenges that come with that - not least of all bushfires.

As Mayor, it has been pleasing to see how individuals, health and community organisations, volunteers, businesses, and Council staff have responded over the past week.

Whether that was how they have prepared, checked in on the vulnerable, supported their own staff, made cool spaces available, enacted emergency response plans, shared information to inform emergency response decision making, or helped service the needs of visitors and emergency responders it has been noticed.

Our thoughts are with all communities as they face emergency warnings, begin to fully understand losses, and move into recovery.
The Premierโ€™s disaster declaration overnight reflects the enormity of the situation across the state.

Fire impacts us all in different ways, and our community has recent lived experience of bushfire. Please check in with one another, and if you need to please access support services.

Please stay vigilant, support one another and, if you havenโ€™t already, make sure your bushfire plan is up to date, you have downloaded the Vic Emergency app and saved our Emergency Dashboard website as a favourite on your devices.

- Mayor Cr Jodie Ashworth

Marlo National Emergency Management Agency Mallacoota and District Business and Tourism Association Mallacoota Community News Buchan Neighbourhood House OMEO Community, Business & Events Visit Omeo Bairnsdale And Surrounds Community Noticeboard Gippsland Lakes Complete Health Lakes Entrance Noticeboard Bruthen & District Neighbourhood House Orbost Chatterbox

Running, jumping, hopping and skipping โ€” these are foundational movement skills that help kids join in, build confidence...
09/01/2026

Running, jumping, hopping and skipping โ€” these are foundational movement skills that help kids join in, build confidence and enjoy being active.

Our paediatric physios work on the building blocks of coordination, balance and strength, helping kids take part in community sport and everyday play.

๐Ÿ“ž Call Allied Health Reception on 5155 8370 to book an assessment. You can self-refer to GLCH allied health services, be referred by your Maternal and Child Health Nurse, or access supports through the NDIS.

Tummy time helps build neck and shoulder strength โ€” but not every baby loves it straight away.  The good news? There are...
08/01/2026

Tummy time helps build neck and shoulder strength โ€” but not every baby loves it straight away.

The good news? There are other ways to build the same muscles without the tears. Our paediatric physios can show you simple, gentle alternatives that make tummy time more fun (for everyone).

๐Ÿ“ž To find out more, call Allied Health Reception on 5155 8370. You can self-refer to GLCH allied health services, be referred by your Maternal and Child Health Nurse, or access supports through the NDIS.

08/01/2026

๐Ÿ˜… ๐ˆ๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐š๐ฅ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐š๐œ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐„๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐†๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ โ€” ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ!

Please take care of yourself, your family, neighbours and pets over the coming days.

๐’๐ญ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐š๐Ÿ๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ญ:
๐Ÿ’ง Drink plenty of water
๐ŸŒณ Stick to the shade or stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ Check in on neighbours, friends and family
๐Ÿพ Make sure pets have fresh water and a cool spot to rest

๐๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐จ๐ฅ?
๐ŸŠ Bairnsdale Aquatic & Recreation Centre and the Lakes Aquadome are open until 8.00pm (weekdays), and Orbost Outdoor Pool until 7.00pm
๐Ÿ“š Libraries, recreation centres, service centres and community halls also offer cool spaces โ€” check opening hours on our website
๐Ÿ’ฆ Metung Water Park is a great place for kids to cool off

๐Ÿšซ ๐‡๐จ๐ญ ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ
Never leave children, pets or anyone in a parked vehicle โ€” not even for a minute.

๐…๐ž๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฐ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ญ?
๐Ÿ“ž Nurse-on-Call: 1300 606 024
๐Ÿ’ป Victorian Virtual Emergency Department: vved.org.au
๐Ÿ“ž In an emergency, call 000

๐’๐ญ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž๐:
๐„๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐›๐จ๐š๐ซ๐ โ†’ https://emergencydashboard.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/
Remember, this site has real time notifications from all the relevant authorities in one space.

Take it slow, stay cool and look after each other ๐Ÿ’›

Itโ€™s hot across our region, and bushfire risk is high. Days like these are a good reminder to stay prepared and look out...
07/01/2026

Itโ€™s hot across our region, and bushfire risk is high. Days like these are a good reminder to stay prepared and look out for one another.

A few simple ways to be bushfire-ready:

โœ”๏ธ Create or review your Bushfire Plan https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/

โœ”๏ธ Download the VicEmergency app, set up watch zones and turn on alerts https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

โœ”๏ธ Know the Fire Danger Ratings and what triggers your plan https://afdrs.com.au/

โœ”๏ธ Plan ahead if youโ€™re travelling or spending time outdoors https://www.exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au/

โœ”๏ธ Never leave campfires unattended โ€“ always put them out with water, not soil

โœ”๏ธ Be aware of essential water replacement options during bushfires https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/recovery-after-an-emergency/public-land-recovery

If youโ€™d like to learn more about bushfire planning and preparedness across Victoria, the Bushfire Management Snapshot is a great place to start:
๐Ÿ‘‰ vic.gov.au/victorias-bushfire-management-snapshot

Letโ€™s keep looking out for each other and do what we can to stay safe while summer turns up the heat ๐Ÿ’›

07/01/2026

Youโ€™re not alone โ€” plagiocephaly, or โ€œflat head,โ€ happens in about one in three babies.

Our paediatric physios, Han and Jess, can assess your babyโ€™s head shape and provide evidence-based management to support healthy development.

Early advice makes a big difference โ€” and often small changes at home can help.

๐Ÿ“ž Call Allied Health Reception on 5155 8370 to book an appointment. You can self-refer to GLCH allied health services, be referred by your Maternal and Child Health Nurse, or access supports through the NDIS.

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

Weโ€™re expecting some hot days across East Gippsland and much of Victoria, and extreme heat can take a real toll on our h...
06/01/2026

Weโ€™re expecting some hot days across East Gippsland and much of Victoria, and extreme heat can take a real toll on our health โ€” especially for older people, babies and young children, pregnant women, and people with existing health conditions.

A few simple steps can make a big difference:

๐Ÿ’ง Drink water often โ€“ even before you feel thirsty
๐ŸงŠ Stay cool โ€“ use air conditioning or fans, take cool showers, wear light clothing
๐Ÿ  Plan ahead โ€“ avoid outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day
๐Ÿ“ž Check in โ€“ a quick call to family, friends or neighbours can mean a lot
๐Ÿš— Never leave children or pets in cars โ€“ even for a short time

If you start to feel unwell in the heat, donโ€™t ignore it. Help is available:
โ€ข In an emergency, call 000
โ€ข NURSE-ON-CALL: 1300 60 60 24 (24/7 health advice)

Letโ€™s take care, slow things down where we can, and look out for one another ๐Ÿซถ

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and live well.

06/01/2026

For the first six weeks of walking, barefoot is best. It helps babies build balance and get sensory feedback through their feet.

When itโ€™s time for shoes, hereโ€™s what to look for:

๐Ÿ‘ฃ Firm but flexible soles โ€” bend near the toes
๐Ÿ‘ฃ A wide front and narrower heel to match foot shape
๐Ÿ‘ฃ A solid heel cup that doesnโ€™t squeeze in easily
๐Ÿ‘ฃ Comfort over cost โ€” expensive isnโ€™t always better

In colder weather or on rough ground, soft-soled, non-slip bootees are perfect.

Not sure what suits your childโ€™s stage? Our paediatric physios, Jess and Han, can guide you.

๐Ÿ“ž Allied Health Reception: 5155 8370. You can self-refer to GLCH allied health services, be referred by your Maternal and Child Health Nurse, or access supports through the NDIS.

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

05/01/2026

Thereโ€™s a wide range of normal when it comes to rolling, crawling and walking โ€” every baby develops at their own pace.

If your bub hasnโ€™t reached one of these skills by the age when about 90% of babies have, it might be time for a check-in with our paediatric physios, Jess and Han. They can assess your childโ€™s movement and share fun, practical play ideas to help build strength at home.

๐Ÿ“ž Call Allied Health Reception on 5155 8370 to book an appointment.

Typical milestones:
โ€ข Rolling tummy to back โ€” around 6 months (90% by 8.5 months)
โ€ข Rolling back to tummy โ€” around 5.5 months (90% by 9 months)
โ€ข Sitting โ€” around 6.5 months (90% by 8 months)
โ€ข Crawling โ€” around 8.5 months (90% by 13 months)
โ€ข Walking โ€” around 12 months (90% by 15 months)

Every babyโ€™s different โ€” if youโ€™re unsure, weโ€™re happy to chat. ๐Ÿ’›

You can self-refer to GLCH allied health services, be referred by your Maternal and Child Health Nurse, or access supports through the NDIS.

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

Looking for a role that actually makes a difference?We have a range of roles open right now!If โ€œmeaningful work, great p...
02/01/2026

Looking for a role that actually makes a difference?

We have a range of roles open right now!

If โ€œmeaningful work, great people, and strong community vibesโ€ sounds like your thingโ€ฆ we should talk.

Current vacancies include:

โœจ Early Childhood Educator
โœจ Speech Pathologist โ€“ Paediatrics
โœจ Dietitian
โœจ Occupational Therapist โ€“ Grade 2
โœจ Paediatric Allied Health Coordinator
โœจ Podiatrist

๐Ÿ‘‰ View PDs and apply https://ow.ly/2qJj50XQeea..

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

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