Department of Health “Fake patients” investigation complete A Health Department investigation has confirmed Colac Area Health staff presented as “fake patients” during a ministerial visit in August last year. By Jacob TraynorApril 30, 2024 Childcare centres avoid outbreaks There have been no outbreaks of gastro in Colac Otway Shire childcare centres this year, the Department of Health says, despite the authority reporting a surge in childcare centre cases across the state. By Greta LannenMarch 17, 2021