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Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surrounds.

Colac Area Health's acute care services consists of a range of inpatient services including medical, surgical, haemodialysis and maternity. We provide an extensive range of surgical procedures to the local community and surrounding districts, including general, obstetric, endoscopic, orthopaedic, urological, gynaecological, ophthalmic and dental procedures. Colac Area Health also provides community services to help address alcohol and other drug problems, homelessness, transitional housing, women’s health, family support, youth development and children’s resources. Specialist counselling is available for family violence, financial difficulties, child and youth issues. Our allied health services include dental, rehabilitation, nutrition, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, speech pathology health promotion activities. The community nursing team provides home-based health care to support people to stay healthy in the community. Corangamarah is an accredited public sector high level residential aged care service. It is a modern, safe and friendly environment with registered and enrolled nurses and lifestyle workers to aid participation in a wide range of inspiring activities.

30/10/2026

Feeling unwell, or caring for someone who is?

When you need help soon but it’s not a life-threatening emergency, urgent care options are here for you. That includes the Virtual Emergency Department, Urgent Care Clinics and Nurse-on-Call.

The Virtual Emergency Department offers free video calls with emergency doctors and nurses, any time of day or night (24/7), for health concerns that are urgent and but not life-threatening.

Not sure whether you should head to an emergency department? Start with a virtual visit.

💡 Tip: you can register ahead of time using the link below, so you’re ready to go when you need it: https://ved.vic.gov.au/

30/10/2026

Today we had a very special visit from Chris Duve and her family. 💗

Chris has campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness of breast cancer and to raise funds to support local people on their cancer journey.

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month finishing tomorrow, Chris, supported by her family, continued what has become an annual tradition by shaving her head for breast cancer awareness. She then made her way to Colac Area Health to present fuel vouchers to our CEO, Fiona Brew, to help patients with the cost of fuel when travelling for treatment.

Chris’s generosity makes a real difference at a very difficult time in people’s lives. Her advocacy for breast cancer awareness, and her commitment to supporting our community, is truly inspiring.

Thank you, Chris and family, for your courage, compassion and generosity. 💗

28/10/2026

🎄 Carers Victoria - Colac Christmas Brunch for Carers 🎄

Are you an unpaid carer in our community? Carers Victoria are hosting a free Christmas brunch, just for you.

This is a chance to recognise and celebrate the dedication and contribution of carers. Take a short break, enjoy a festive brunch and connect with other carers from Colac and surrounding areas.

Event details
📅 Friday 4 December 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Lake View Café, 1 Fyans Street, Colac
🎄 Free for carers
📝 Registration is required
📌 Registrations close Wednesday 2 December 2026

Spaces are limited, and the event is for carers living in Colac and surrounding areas.

Know a carer who might not be connected with Carers Victoria or other local support services? Please share this post or let them know. We’d love to see them there.

👉 Register here: https://carersvictoriaEV1761.eventbrite.com.au

Any queries, contact Carers Victoria on 1800 514 845 or [email protected]

28/10/2026

Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility, every day. 💙

Our commitment to children’s safety and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

At Colac Area Health, our Board of Directors are committed to ensuring every child has the right to feel safe, and to be safe, all the time. This commitment is shared by every one of us. It shapes the way we work, the decisions we make and the culture we create.

This year, our expectations are clear. We will:

✔️ Remain vigilant
✔️ Prioritise children’s safety in every aspect of our work
✔️ Speak up when something doesn’t feel right
✔️ Contribute to an environment where children are listened to, respected, supported and protected

27/10/2026

🏡 Need support or information? Not sure what’s available? The Hub can help! 🏡

Whether you’re looking for health and community services, social groups or programs, or you’d like a hand navigating My Aged Care, the Hub is here to point you in the right direction.

📍 Where: Birregurra Community Health Centre
🗓️ When: Thursdays
👋 Drop in: No appointment necessary
👥 Who: People aged 50+ and First Nations people aged 45+
💲 Cost: Free, thanks to our partnership with the West Vic PHN and Hesse Rural Health

📞 For more information, contact Hayley on 0458 865 733.

27/10/2026

🎉 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 🎉

Today, 27 October, is World Occupational Therapy Day, and it falls within Occupational Therapy Week (26 October – 1 November). This year’s theme, Participation Matters, shines a spotlight on a foundation of occupational therapy: being able to participate in life is fundamental to our health, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

At Colac Area Health, our Occupational Therapists support people who find it difficult to carry out everyday activities safely and independently, whether due to physical, mental or developmental conditions, or the effects of ageing.

Occupational Therapy in Action is practical, person-centred support that helps people live their best lives. Our team puts this into action by:

✅ Adapting the environment
✅ Modifying tasks
✅ Teaching new skills
✅ Providing education
✅Accessing support

Through their compassion, creativity and expertise, our OTs empower people to achieve greater independence and participate fully in daily life.

Thank you to our incredible Occupational Therapists for the difference you make across our community every day. 💙

To find out more: https://cah.vic.gov.au/services/occupational-therapy/

23/10/2026

Walk For Respect💜✋

Family violence is still an unacceptable issue, affecting every postcode, in every community, in every state across Australia.

Rosie Batty and the Rotary Club of Colac West invite you to join your local community at the Walk for Respect on 18 October in Memorial Square, and say no to domestic violence.

You can show your support and help raise awareness of the event by:

Placing the Walk for Respect poster in your common areas and lunch rooms
Leading your team to attend and walk around Memorial Square together
Bringing a marquee and/or banners to promote your business and your community leadership in saying no to domestic violence

Purple is the colour of the day. Everyone is encouraged to show their support simply by turning up and standing with the Colac community.

We look forward to your support. Together, we can walk toward a safer community.

21/10/2026

Pollen season has begun + Thunderstorm Asthma🌩🍃

October marks the start of grass pollen season in Victoria. If you’ve ever experienced asthma or if you sneeze and wheeze during spring check in with your GP.

If you have seasonal hay fever, speak with your pharmacist about your risk of thunderstorm asthma and learn how to stay safe.

Here’s what you can do to prepare for thunderstorm asthma, to learn more visit: https://go.vic.gov.au/4eQN8pV

21/10/2026

🤰 Pregnant, thinking about pregnancy or preparing for birth?

My Maternity Journey is a Victorian digital resource that can help you understand what to expect during pregnancy, birth and early parenting.

Explore clear, trusted information about maternity care and the care and support options available to you.

Steph Hellard, CAH’s Maternity Unit Manager, contributed to the advisory group, bringing a rural healthcare perspective from the Colac Otway region.

At CAH, our Midwives are passionate about helping all women understand their care options, no matter where they live.

💙 Your pregnancy, your journey.

👉 Visit https://www.safercare.vic.gov.au/consumer-resources/my-maternity-journey

👉For more information on our services: https://cah.vic.gov.au/services/maternity-services/

20/10/2026

🎉 Happy National Pharmacy Technician Day! 🎉

Each year, this day celebrates the skills and contributions of pharmacy technicians across Australia, and today we’re proud to recognise ours.

At CAH, our pharmacy technicians are a vital part of the hospital team. Working side by side with our pharmacists, they keep our pharmacy departments running smoothly and deliver the precise technical work that underpins safe, quality patient care.

Their day-to-day work includes:

💊 Preparing and supplying medicines to patients and clinical areas
💊 Sharing medicines information with our patients
💊 Managing our dispensaries
💊 Keeping stock moving through the pharmacy and out on the wards
💊 Compounding medicines

Our technicians are committed health professionals who are always building on their skills and knowledge, so that our patients and our health service receive the very best care.

Thank you to our pharmacy technicians for everything you do to keep our patients safe and make sure medicines are there when they’re needed across our health service. 💙

Address

2-28 Connor Street
Colac, VIC
3250

Website

http://www.cah.vic.gov.au/

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