Barwon Health
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.
Radiology change welcomed
A Colac GP and Colac Area Health’s chief executive have welcomed a new radiology imaging services provider, that will provide a high-quality and accessible service locally.
Colac patients to benefit under radiology shake-up
A new radiology service provider at Colac’s hospital will help patients access expert scans locally and mean a smoother linkup with services at Geelong, officials say.
We’re ready: High vax rate gives confidence for new normal
As Colac Otway residents transition to a new COVID-normal, health authorities have acknowledged community members’ feelings of excitement, anxiety and fear of the unknown, ahead of a busy summer.