Health
Campaign enlists businesses to oppose family violence
A SOUTH-WEST Victorian women’s health organisation hopes to sign up a Colac business to a new initiative preventing family violence.
Ideas help manage symptoms
COLAC DISTRICT farmer Ken Shone is turning his “trial and error” experiences into practical, supportive advice for other people with multiple sclerosis.
Important occasion for cancer survivor
COLAC cancer survivor Janine Benson will wear a daffodil today to help support the Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day.
Daffodil fundraiser blooming
COLAC’S Cancer Council branch will spread daffodils around Colac on Friday to raise money for cancer research.
Hydrotherapy facility takes shape in Colac
COLAC and district people with arthritis and other swimmers are a step closer to enjoying the benefits of a hydrotherapy pool at Bluewater Fitness Centre.
Cancer survivor backs plan for closer treatment
COLAC district cancer survivor Pam Payne says she could have travelled around Australia with the kilometres she clocked up driving to treatment over two years.
Hospital urgent care safe after cash boost
AN INCREASE in State Government health funding will secure around-the-clock urgent care services at Colac’s hospital for the next 12 months.
Help for ‘hidden’ disease, multiple sclerosis
LEISSA KELLY knows the issues facing people with multiple sclerosis first-hand, and she is “over the moon” more Colac district people will soon have access to support.