Colac Area Health
Colac cancer centre could open by Christmas
COLAC AREA HEALTH officials hope to open Colac’s cancer treatment centre by Christmas.
Health service funding struggle ahead
A VICTORIAN health advocacy leader says he is concerned Colac’s health services could struggle to survive after State and Federal budget announcements.
Youth worker funding extension requested
COLAC AREA HEALTH is pushing for interim funding to keep its youth health worker while it vies for ongoing funding through new State Government programs.
Colac cancer appeal hits $290,000
COLAC’S LONG ROAD Appeal has raised more than $290,000 in nine months, and is still accepting donations to establish a Colac cancer clinic.
Hospital shuts doors on passive smoking
COLAC businesses will enforce new smoking bans in three weeks aimed at protecting people from second-hand smoke.
$150,000 donation for Colac cancer campaign
A COLAC man’s $150,000 donation has helped a campaign to establish a Colac cancer clinic hit its fundraising target.
Surgeon happy in country
A NEW general surgeon has arrived at Colac Hospital specialising in breast disease, thyroid surgery, colon cancer surgeries and bariatric surgery.
Colac cancer stories shared on silver screen
COLAC residents are appearing on cinema screens sharing stories of how cancer has touched their lives.