Mental Health

  • Barwon episodes above state rate

    Rates of seclusion episodes in the Barwon region have reached almost three times the statewide rate, data reveals.

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  • Colac Men’s Shed improves health

    Joe Polidani joined the Colac Men’s Shed after the COVID-19 lockdowns, and is among the members who understand firsthand the important part it plays in improving men’s health.

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  • A sportsman’s silent struggle

    Retired Colac sportsman Alistair Lang spoke to the Colac Herald about his battles with concussion, anxiety and depression.

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  • Support proves life-changing

    Accessing mental health support has transformed John Cutajar’s life.

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  • Headspace site opens to help Colac youths

    A Federal MP has encouraged young people to check out Colac’s new youth mental health and wellbeing service.

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  • Psychiatry support for district doctors

    Doctors across western Victoria will now have access to a free GP Psychiatry Support Line.

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  • Digital service set to support mental health

    A new digital mental health service is now available for people in Western Victoria who live with complex mental health and trauma.

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  • Mental health help for kids

    Four Colac primary schools have helped inform a State Government mental health program, allowing it to expand to all government and low-fee non-government primary schools in Victoria.

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