Health

  • Mental health expert applauds Colac youth hub

    FORMER Australian of the Year Patrick McGorry says Colac has taken an important step in easing the “silent suffering” of young people with mental illnesses.

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  • Going blue for cancer awareness

    CANCER Council Victoria statistics show doctors diagnose 70 Colac Otway Shire men with malignant cancer each year.

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  • Humour shines in Corangamarah Art Prize winner

    A BIKE trip from Lilydale to Warburton has inspired this year’s Corangamarah Art Prize winner.

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  • New board members to help guide hospital

    COLAC Area Health’s board has welcomed four new members.

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  • Physio chasing sore patients

    A COLAC physiotherapist is set to embark on an ambitious research project – and wants the community to help.

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  • Health program opens farmers’ eyes

    A HEALTH program for dairy farmers gave Larpent’s Kate Harris the tools and awareness to deal with a life-threatening cancer scare.

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  • Youngster’s run raises $2500 for epilepsy

    A FIVE-YEAR-OLD Colac boy has raised $2500 for epilepsy research and support.

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  • Young epilepsy sufferer raising awareness

    FIVE-year-old Tom Riches has personal reasons to help raise money for epilepsy support.

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