Great Ocean Road Health
Upgrades for hospitals
Colac Area Health, Great Ocean Road Health and Hesse Rural Health will receive State Government funding to improve their hospital facilities.
Quick action stops spread
Great Ocean Road Health chief Sandy Chamberlin has praised a Lorne restaurant owner for his quick response and responsible actions after one of his staff members tested positive to COVID-19.
Coronavirus fragments in Apollo Bay’s sewage
Great Ocean Road Health’s chief says the detection of coronavirus fragments in Apollo Bay’s wastewater is unexpected but not a complete surprise considering there are positive cases close to the coastal town.
Trolley boost for hospital
Lorne Community Hospital has welcomed a state-of-the art donation, thanks to the town’s op shop volunteers.
Be aware of Ross River virus
Great Ocean Road Health GP Dr David Mullen says people should take precautionary measures to avoid the Ross River virus ahead of its peak season, as cases numbers have surged this year.
No cases linked to Lorne site
The restricted movements of a COVID-19-positive construction worker at Lorne might have saved the coastal town from a coronavirus outbreak.
More Pfizer on its way to coast
Great Ocean Road Health will start to receive double the amount of Pfizer vaccine doses each fortnight, as it continues its vaccination roll-out.
Home-based hiking helps health service
Great Ocean Road Health will host a virtual hike in support of regional and remote healthcare workers and improving social connectedness and physical activity.