Aged Care
High tea a highlight at aged-care centre
Residents of Colac’s Barongarook Gardens aged care found a classy way to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday long week-end.
Aged-care staff waiting for jab
Two Colac aged-care homes say they still have staff members waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, but all residents who wanted to receive the jab have been vaccinated.
Aged care fix needs more than just cash
Colac aged care campaigners say a $17.7-billion industry cash splash is a “good start” but will fall short of delivering a cure-all for the troubled sector.
Colour therapy cures boredom
COVID-19 lockdowns have unlocked undiscovered artistic talents for Colac’s Rodney Mark-ham.
Special delivery for aged care residents
Colac Scouts have put pen to paper to help brighten up the days of resident of Colac’s Mercy Place aged care, which is closed to visitors.
Corangamarah eases restrictions
Colac’s Corangamarah aged care residents will be reunited with family members, after Colac Area Health eased some aged care coronavirus visiting restrictions.
Aged care restrictions remain
Colac Area Health’s aged care facilities will continue to limit visitors to avoid the spread of coronavirus to its residents and staff, but the hospital’s chief says the service will review restrictions.
Groups share resources to care for community
Colac Otway Shire Council says the region is prepared to meet any increase in demand for services from vulnerable members of the community amid the coronavirus pandemic.