Aged Care
Aged-care centre approved
Corangamite Shire Council has approved plans for a new $40-million residential aged care facility at Camperdown.
Mercy Place residents proudly show their true colours
Mercy Place Colac resident Joan Johnson has been crowned the “Mercy-low” winner of this year’s footy tipping competition.
New mates bond over garden
Friendship has bloomed between two residents at Mercy Place Colac over a shared passion for gardening.
Tennis treat is a grand slam
Mercy Place Colac resident Norena Larson is living the dream with a big screen.
Research boost for aged care
A research project to deliver enhanced healthcare at home for older people in Colac and district will lead to health improvements for the region, a Colac Area Health researcher says.
Shot target nears
Corangamarah aged-care home continues to work with its staff in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, as the date for mandatory residential aged-care worker vaccinations looms.
Most of Mercy have jab
About 90 per cent of Mercy Place Colac residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with 75 per cent of staff having received at least one vaccination.
No visitors at care centres
Hospitals and care facilities have again closed to visitors as part of the latest COVID-19 state lockdown.