COVID-19 - Staying Safe Together
Our Bass Coast Visitor Information Centres are committed to delivering the same exceptional service and experiences while ensuring we meet COVID-Safe requirements.
Both Phillip Island and Inverloch Visitor Information Centres have completed Quality Tourism Australia’s COVID Clean Practising Business module. Our Centres also have COVID-19 Safe plans in place.
As you visit our region, please follow all current Government COVID-19 Safe guidelines and practices to keep yourself and our community safe. For the latest information on guidelines and restrictions go to www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au
For information on COVID-!9 testing sites in Bass Coast Shire, go to Bass Coast Health’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/basscoasthealth/
Due to COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, businesses may have entry requirements including proof of COVID-19 vaccination and density quotas. Please contact the relevant business you wish to visit for the latest information on these requirements.
Emergency: 000
The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right emergency service to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance in life threatening or emergency situations. Calls to Triple Zero (000) are free and can be made from mobile phones, home /work phones or pay phones.
Emergency Medical Treatment
If you need emergency medical treatment while you are visiting Bass Coast, the Emergency Department at Wonthaggi Hospital and Urgent Care Centre (Minor Injury and Illness Clinic) at Phillip Island Health Hub are open 24/7. For more information on these services go to Bass Coast Health’s website https://gha2.net.au/BCH
Emergency Information while travelling
If you want to find out the latest emergency information and stay safe while you are travelling, download the VicEmergency App or go to www.emergency.vic.gov.au
Beach Safety
Bass Coast has over 180 kilometres of spectacular coastline. While visiting the area and enjoying our beaches it is important you stay safe. Please follow signs, ring our Visitor Information Centres or look up the latest information on www.beachsafe.org.au prior to visiting.
TAC Pause Stop - A pause from the road might save your life
The Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre is a TAC Pause Stop. Pull over and recharge to avoid driver fatigue and get you to your destination safely.
- The only way to address fatigue is by sleeping; take a 15-minute powernap if you feel drowsy
- Plan your journey ahead of time
- Aim to get enough quality sleep before driving – regardless of whether the trip is a long or short.
- Avoid driving at times when you would usually be sleeping.
- Don't travel for more than 8 - 10 hours a day.
- Plan to pause from the road at least every two hours.
- Consider swapping drivers where possible.
- Don't drink alcohol before your trip -even a small amount can significantly contribute to driver fatigue
- Access the Pause Stop website for information regarding the location of pop up Pause Stops, accredited VICs and other points of interest around the state