The Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is proud to be 'Bringing the Christmas Spirit back to Bairnsdale'. Amongst a range of festive activities that are on offer in Bairnsdale during the Christmas period, the major event is of course the Bairnsdale Community Christmas Parade, which will be held along the Main Street on Saturday November 29th, from 11:30am until 12:30pm. In what is sure to be an exciting experience for young and old alike, the parade will include display floats and marching teams, comprising local community groups and organisations, businesses and government authorities. The parade will be full of noise and colour, with local emergency services taking part, merry musical entertainment and performers and naturally the 'star of the show', Santa! The Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is sending out a warm welcome to everyone in Eastern Gippsland, to come up to Bairnsdale City for a great day of fun and festivity. We invite you to celebrate Christmas with us, share in the spirit and perhaps find a bargain or two... Merry Christmas Everyone!
Rural health is all about people. The people who need it, the people who deliver it, the people who run it. Such a vast region needs care and attention and it is a continuing priority of all who are involved to deliver the best services that are possible.
This means that we offer all types health of services from within the region. From mobile to static, primary health through General Practitioners to Dentists we have it covered.
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service operates the major hospital for the region. From this location a total health care facility is offered to the community ranging from emergency to aged care. Specialist care and the latest medical equipment are available for diagnosis and treatment in local areas.
Throughout East Gippsland in towns such as Omeo, Orbost, Paynesville and Lakes Entrance, hospital or health services are provided. Some bush nursing centres and health centres exist in other areas.
Private practitioners including GP’s, Dentists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Natural Health specialists are all available in our region.
Whilst East Gippsland attracts its fair share of top professionals in their field, there are always opportunities for more qualified staff to work and live here.
With a growing older population, it is good to know that East Gippsland has some of the best aged care facilities. But for those residents are are content to stay in their own homes a variety of in-home health services and ‘meals on wheels’ are available.
In the case of serious emergencies, towns and villages are linked with road ambulances, fixed wing and helicopter services, linking us to Melbourne when required.
Recently appointed chief executive officer of Destination Gippsland Limited, Terry Robinson recently visited East Gippsland to have his first official look around the region.
Mr Robinson said the visit had been most useful to discuss tourism issues with industry, local government and land managers.
“It was also a delight to experience some of the East Gippsland’s wonderful tourism assets.” He said.
During his visit Mr Robinson met with represen tatives of East Gippsland Shire, Parks Victoria, Department of Sustainability and Environment and members of East Gippsland Regional Business and Tourism Association.
Shire director corporate and economic development John Websdale said the Shire was pleased with Mr Robinson’s appointment to Destination Gippsland Limited and looked forward to working closely with him over the next three years.
“He brings high level skills in tourism, particularly from his former role as Operations Manger with Phillip Island Nature Park as well as his current membership of the Board of Tourism Alliance Victoria,” he said.
Chair of East Gippsland Regional Business and Tourism Association and East Gippsland Shire Tourism Advisory Board and member of the East Gippsland Marketing Board, Adrian Bromage also welcomed the visit.
“We are confident Mr Robinson will be impressed with the quality of tourism destinations and products in East Gippsland and the commitment of operators not only for tourism in our own region but also across Gippsland as a whole,” he said.
“The industry is looking forward to a close association with Destination Gippsland to maximise tourism outcomes.”
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