Great Ocean Road Health

11/06/2026

Get your tickets for the Second Sails 60th Anniversary Gala!
Join us as we celebrate 60 years of Second Sails Op Shop—a vital hub in the Apollo Bay community—and help raise funds for Great Ocean Road Health. Saturday, August 8th at the Apollo Bay Mechanics Hall.

Dress to impress in your finest op shop glamour! Need inspiration? Pop in-store—our wonderful volunteers are ready to help you find the perfect outfit.

🎟 Tickets: $80 - Enjoy a three-course meal + drink on arrival
Available via https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1574916
or in store at Second Sails.
Let’s celebrate, connect, and make a difference together 💙

08/06/2026

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧, 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
As part of our Men's Health Week celebrations GORH is getting behind the WNOW movement and encouraging the men across our community to join us on Wednesday 17th June for a light exercise session, a coffee and a chat. Let's talk about our health.

A better you. A stronger community. All it takes is showing up!

05/06/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 – 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩
We’re currently experiencing very high demand at Apollo Bay Medical Centre. To avoid delays, please plan 2 weeks ahead for script renewals, if your running low on medication and for pathology requests. We do not have any same-day appointments available and do not want you to go without.

𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐧
(𝟎𝟑) 𝟓𝟐𝟑𝟕 𝟖𝟓𝟗𝟓 or visit our website apollobaymedicalcentre.net.au/appointments/

If your concern is urgent, please visit GORH's Urgent Care department for immediate support.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we care for our community

04/06/2026

🌏🌳 World Environment Day – 5 June

Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue — is a health issue, impacting our air, our communities, and our wellbeing. 💚 At GORH, we’re committed to reducing our footprint and every step counts. Together little steps accumulate to big outcomes. Real change happens when we all take part🌱
𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫
✅ Use the correct bins and reduce waste
✅ Use reusable cups, bottles & cutlery
✅ Walk, bike or carpool where you can
✅ Switch off lights and equipment when not in use
✅ Start a sustainability conversation at work

02/06/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 - At Great Ocean Road Health we are 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧.
This year marks 25 years of Reconciliation Australia, a week is dedicated to fostering positive relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, celebrating Indigenous history, and encouraging actionable steps toward reconciliation.
Embracing this year's theme, 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧, our staff have had a yarn about what reconciliation means to them and have shared their photos and experiences in support of reconciliation.
We all have a role to play. This responsibility cannot rest with First Nations peoples alone.

31/05/2026

🚭 World No To***co Day 2026 🚭
This year we are “Unmasking the appeal – countering ni****ne and to***co addiction.” The to***co industry isn’t slowing down — it’s evolving. From e-cigarettes to ni****ne pouches, products are being rebranded as “innovations” while targeting a new generation — especially young people.
🔴40 million children (13–15) are using to***co products
🔴15 million adolescents are using e-cigarettes
🔴Young people are 9× more likely to v**e than adults

Behind the sleek designs, sweet flavours, and clever marketing lies a dangerous truth: addiction by design.
The World Health Foundation (WHO) warn “Young people are being targeted,” - WHO expert Vinayak M Prasad. “These products are made to look fashionable — but they are highly addictive and harmful.”

Stand with us today to protect future generations and work toward a to***co- and ni****ne-free world.

***coDay ***co

29/05/2026

We’re seeing an increase in COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses in our community.
If you are experiencing symptoms, please do not enter the clinic.
Instead, call our great reception team on 5289 4333 to arrange:
📞 a telehealth appointment, or
🚗 a consultation from the comfort of your car.

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe 💙

28/05/2026

APOLLO BAY: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 - 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
Could you step in during an emergency? A Basic Life Support (BLS) course gives you the confidence and skills to make a real difference when it matters most. Join us to learn essential life-saving techniques, including:
✔️ Basic Life Support
✔️ Using a defibrillator (AED)
This is a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 being offered on 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐧. Whether for work, family, or peace of mind, this course is a valuable skill for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to be prepared and make a difference. Bookings essential, as places are limited.
Because knowing what to do can save a life.

28/05/2026

The Women’s Health Mobile Clinic will be in Apollo Bay, offering free 45-min consultations with a Nurse Practitioner, from 22 to 26 June 2026. This service is for women of all ages and teenagers.

Location: Great Ocean Road Health, 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay
For more information visit breastscreen.org.au/whmc and to book call 03 9675 0050.

We encourage the community to prioritise their health and book an appointment today. 🫶

27/05/2026

Session this Friday with places still available.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 - 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
Could you step in during an emergency? A Basic Life Support (BLS) course gives you the confidence and skills to make a real difference when it matters most. Join us to learn essential life-saving techniques, including:
✔️ Basic Life Support
✔️ Using a defibrillator (AED)

This is a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 being offered on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞. Whether for work, family, or peace of mind, this course is a valuable skill for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to be prepared and make a difference. Bookings essential, as places are limited.
Because knowing what to do can save a life.