Colac Area Health

Colac Area Health 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.

📣 Speech Pathology Week 2025Speech Pathology Week raises awareness of the many communication and swallowing difficulties...
28/08/2025

📣 Speech Pathology Week 2025

Speech Pathology Week raises awareness of the many communication and swallowing difficulties that exist in our community.

🗣️ Did you know?
• Around 1.2 million Australians live with a communication disability.
• One in seven Australians will experience communication difficulties at some point in their lives.

This year’s theme, “Impact Through Communication”, highlights how being able to understand others and express ourselves is fundamental to connection, learning, and quality of life.✨

This week we acknowledge the amazing work our Speech Pathologists do every single day to assist people in our community.

At Colac Area Health, our Speech Pathology department works with people who have difficulty communicating or swallowing. We can provide services to adults and children.

For more information:
https://cah.vic.gov.au/services/speech-pathology/

🦴This week we're celebrating Healthy Bones Action Week and raising awareness about the importance of bone health.🦴You ca...
27/08/2025

🦴This week we're celebrating Healthy Bones Action Week and raising awareness about the importance of bone health.🦴

You can look after your bones by taking three simple steps!
🥛🧀Consume: Milk cheese and yoghurt for calcium
💪🚶‍♀️Exercise: Do weight-bearing exercise
☀️☀️Vitamin D: Get safe sunshine for vitamin D

These three simple steps will support healthy bones.

If you're concerned about your bone health, consult your GP for advice and bone density screenings.

For more information follow the link: https://healthybonesaustralia.org.au/

Let's make time to prioritise our bones!

‼️DIGITAL DANGERZONES‼️What every parent must know before their child goes onlineThis FREE event has been put together f...
26/08/2025

‼️DIGITAL DANGERZONES‼️

What every parent must know before their child goes online

This FREE event has been put together for any and all parents and carers of young children and teens who are "online".

🔴Is your child starting high school 🏫?
🔴Already using devices📱, social media🤳 or gaming🖥?

Then this free session is a must. It will include knowledgeable guest speakers, step by step setup for parental controls and advise on where to turn to for help & support.

Wednesday | 3 September | 6pm at COPACC

Register now at 🔗https://tinyurl.com/mt75sbef

️Please note, this is an 18+ event! ⚠️

✨ Today we celebrated the launch of Colac’s first Wind Phone at Colac Neighbourhood House.A Wind Phone is not connected ...
26/08/2025

✨ Today we celebrated the launch of Colac’s first Wind Phone at Colac Neighbourhood House.

A Wind Phone is not connected to any phone line, but it provides a space for people to express their thoughts and feelings to their deceased loved ones, believing their words will be carried on the wind.
The wind phone serves as a place for remembrance, healing, and processing grief. 💐

A heartfelt thank you to the Barwon South Western Region Palliative Care Consortium, Colac Men’s Shed, Colac Woodcrafters Guild, and Colac Gifts & Engraving for their wonderful support in making this possible.

Pictured (L to R): Matt Tippins - Men's Shed, Anna Dowd - Barwon South Western Region Palliative Care Consortium , Belinda Birchall, Barwon South Western Region Palliative Care Consortium, Gemma Cuolahan, Coordinator Neighbourhood House, Stacie Bobele - Regional Arts Victoria, Michael Bergin - Men's Shed.

📢 The Australian Healthcare SystemFREE INFORMATION SESSIONCome along and learn more about navigating the Australian hea...
24/08/2025

📢 The Australian Healthcare System
FREE INFORMATION SESSION

Come along and learn more about navigating the Australian healthcare system.
You’ll discover:
✅ How to book a doctor’s appointment
✅ Emergency services
✅ Medicare
✅ Health Insurance
✅ …and much more!

🗓 Wednesday 27 August 2025
⏰ Morning: 10:30am – 12:00pm OR Afternoon: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
📍 Colac Area Health, Galvin McCarthy Building
2-28 Connor Street, Colac VIC 3250

📞 To book your place, contact Fran:
M: 0411 176 753
E: Francesca.Grossi@cultura.org.au

Don’t miss this opportunity to get clear, practical information about healthcare in Australia!



💚Calling all Carers💚Come along, discover support, and connect with others in our caring community at the Colac Carer Exp...
18/08/2025

💚Calling all Carers💚

Come along, discover support, and connect with others in our caring community at the Colac Carer Expo!

Whether you support someone with a disability, mental health condition, chronic illness, eating disorder, or someone who is elderly or neurodivergent—this event has something for everyone.

Explore a diverse range of local services and organisations dedicated to supporting carers.

Participate in one of three FREE workshops—including Yoga & Breathwork, Meditation, and a Cooking Demonstration.

📆Tuesday, 14 October | 10 AM – 2 PM

📍St John’s Hall, Corner of Pollack St & Hesse St, Colac

Book into one of the free workshops: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/colac-carers-expo-workshop-tickets-1448349425119__;!!GHMCuE2BZP0!KkvgvtS3EUhi5yO77KsaczHsQUit3Df9IpW8lajxuHAEJXN536IuTpDUA_CLfUspjZtqhdmbscbR1D3ztdKTCPta$

According to the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA), cancer nurses day, highlights the incredible work done by th...
15/08/2025

According to the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA), cancer nurses day, highlights the incredible work done by the 7700 cancer nurses nationwide, to champion their remarkable contributions to improving patient outcomes in Australia.

Colac Area Health cancer nurses are all members of the CNSA, and are proud and passionate to work in this very specialised area. The CNSA theme for Cancer Nurses Day, is "Strong, Skilled and Specialised".

With advancements in treatments and technologies, alongside shifting healthcare landscapes, it is more crucial than ever to recognise the work of cancer nurses and the pivotal role they play in the ever changing field of cancer care.

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Accessible and integrated health care

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

It is a unique, integrated health service encompassing Aged Care, Hospital Care, Community Care and many other services.

Colac Area Health encourages consumer participation at all levels of the health service. Our consumer groups aim to inform and shape healthcare services that reflect current and future community needs.