Colac Area Health
Colac records first coronavirus case
Colac has recorded its first positive COVID-19 case.
Stay aware of violence threat
Colac Area Health has seen a drop in family violence reports amid the coronavirus pandemic, with Colac police reporting no change in the number of calls or reports of domestic violence.
Adaption the key for health staff
Colac Area Health’s Leah Foster loves the flexibility and ever-changing nature of her job.
More than 200 tested for virus
More than 360 people have been screened for COVID-19 at Colac Area Health, with more than 200 people being swabbed for coronavirus.
More COVID-19 testing in city
Coronavirus testing criteria have relaxed nation-wide, with Colac’s dedicated COVID-19 centre now testing more people who present to the clinic feeling unwell.
Maintain virus vigilance despite positive progress
Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew says now is not the time for the community to be complacent, despite the fact Colac has no confirmed coronavirus cases.
No rush yet for financial advice
Colac Area Health’s financial counsellor says that there hasn’t been an increased demand for counselling in recent weeks, but she expects it to ramp up in the coming months amid the coronavirus pandemic.
No COVID-19 cases yet in Colac
Colac is still yet to see a confirmed case of COVID-19, as a dedicated helpline and coronavirus testing centre phone number aims to streamline people accessing tests and assist the community.