Barwon Health
Co-ordinated care for network
Colac Area Heath has issued a reminder that its new grouping is “not a merger”, following the commencement of Victoria’s new local health service networks.
Barwon health network begins
Victoria’s new local health service networks commenced yesterday, with Colac Area Health now part of the Barwon network.
New funds to boost region
Colac Area Health could see the benefits from a new funding boost for the region.
Barwon episodes above state rate
Rates of seclusion episodes in the Barwon region have reached almost three times the statewide rate, data reveals.
Wind farm to power water authority
Barwon Water will soon be powered with renewable energy from Acciona’s Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm.
Self-harm hospitalisations drop, calls for sustained support
Colac Otway and Corangamite hospitals are seeing fewer cases of self-harm, new data shows.
Still waiting for youth centre
The availability of suitable premises for a Headspace centre in Colac has impacted its opening, Barwon Health says, with the 2019 Federal Election promise still yet to come to fruition three years on.
High COVID figures persisting for Colac
Colac Otway continues to feel the impacts of COVID-19 as daily case numbers remain high, with the shire having recorded more than 4000 cases since the pandemic began.