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.
We want everyone to safely enjoy our region's beaches, so make sure you know where to go to access key safety information:
- Life Saving Victoria is the source for information regarding water safety
- Beachsafe provides a comprehensive guide to water safety, life saving and ocean conditions within Australia and patrolled beaches (check out their website or download their app)
We encourage all beach users to assess the environment and take necessary precautions by swimming or wading on patrolled beaches, checking signs and swimming or wading only between the flags.
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
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