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.

10/01/2026

🔥 During bushfires, access to health services can be limited. If you need urgent medical advice and cannot reach your usual provider, the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) is here to help.

If it is safe to do so, stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. VVED allows you to access emergency care from wherever you are, without putting yourself at risk.

VVED is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, connecting you with emergency doctors and nurses online, anywhere in Victoria.

👉 Contact us if you need it with https://www.vved.org.au/patients/

Use VVED for non-life-threatening emergencies only. If your situation is life-threatening, please call Triple Zero (000).

09/01/2026

🔥 With existing bushfire conditions and upcoming Severe Weather Warnings, services such as Triple Zero (000), Ambulance Victoria and Emergency Departments are under extreme pressure.

If you need urgent medical advice for a non-life-threatening condition, VVED can help. Our emergency doctors and nurses are available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Victoria.

If it is safe to do so, stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. Access care from wherever you are.

👉Contact us if you need it with https://www.vved.org.au/patients/

Use VVED for non-life-threatening emergencies only. If your situation is life-threatening, please call Triple Zero (000).

☀️Extreme heat can be dangerous. Here’s how to protect yourself and others.There are steps you can take to stay safe and...
08/01/2026

☀️Extreme heat can be dangerous. Here’s how to protect yourself and others.

There are steps you can take to stay safe and keep cool.
☀️ Plan ahead and think about how you can keep cool
☀️ Drink plenty of water - it's important to keep hydrated
☀️ Stay up to date with weather forecasts
☀️ Check in with family, friends and neighbours

The Better Health Channel has more information on extreme heat and how to protect yourself and others: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/extreme-heat

Hot weather is on the way and spending more time outdoors can increase the risk of heat related illness and sun exposure...
08/01/2026

Hot weather is on the way and spending more time outdoors can increase the risk of heat related illness and sun exposure. Dehydration, dizziness, headaches, and heat exhaustion, can happen quickly if you are not careful.

If you start to feel unwell and your situation is not life-threatening, VVED can help. Their emergency doctors and nurses can assess your symptoms online and guide you on what to do next without the need to travel. VVED is free and available every day at any time across Victoria.

Register today with the link so you are ready when you need it: https://www.vved.org.au/

Use VVED for non-life-threatening emergencies only. If your situation is life-threatening please call Triple Zero (000).

08/01/2026

Heatwave Relief Options – Stay Safe Tomorrow
Council, in partnership with the Colac and District Pastoral and Agricultural Society and Colac Community Hub, is providing relief options for anyone needing to leave their property during tomorrow’s heatwave conditions.
🌡 Where to go:
Colac Community Hub (Connor Street) – Shelter for people and small domestic animals.
Colac Showgrounds – Space for larger animals.
Other cool places to visit: COPACC, Colac Library, and Bluewater Leisure Centre.
Please take care, avoid the heat of the day, and check in on family, friends and neighbours.
👉 Share this post to help spread the word!

08/01/2026

A catastrophic fire danger rating for the South West and Total Fire Ban has been declared for the whole state of Victoria - Friday 9 January 2026.
No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM.
Stay informed: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
Due to the fire danger rating and extreme heat forecast, Parks Victoria will close the Great Otway National Park for 24 hours and ask all campers to leave the area.
We are asking all campers to leave Meredith Park at Lake Colac due to the heightened fire danger, extreme heat, changing wind conditions and possible lightning activity. Fires may start easily and spread rapidly.
Please make plans to leave these areas well ahead of tomorrow's worsening conditions.
Download the VicEmergency app for live alerts. Listen to ABC Radio for official warnings and instructions.

CONNECT is a trauma-informed therapeutic program that focuses on strengthening the relationship between a mother/carer a...
07/01/2026

CONNECT is a trauma-informed therapeutic program that focuses on strengthening the relationship between a mother/carer and her children following the impacts of family violence.

CONNECT works with the core assumption that strengthening a child’s protective relationships will support the child’s recovery from trauma. Play, craft, music, relational games and education provide resources and practical skills for mothers/carers and their children and support families recovering from family violence.

Over 14 weeks, group and family sessions will be delivered for 2 hours weekly.

Connect is suitable for mothers/carers and children who have experienced family violence where:
🟢At least one child is aged 7-11 years.
🟢The relationship between the mother/carer and children has been impacted by family violence.
🟢Mothers/carer and children are living with a level of safety and stability.
🟢Mothers/carers have a level of self-regulation and external supports that enable them to safely engage
in the program.
🟢The family is able to commit to attending all sessions of the program, except where unforeseeable circumstances occur.

Connect will run on a Tuesday from 12.45pm-2.45pm for 14 weeks beginnings late March 2026.

🟢 Meet & Greet: Tuesday 24 March, 10 week program starts: Tuesday 31 March, between 12:45 - 2:45pm.

🟢Where: Colac Area Health, 2-28 Connor St Colac

More information:
Please contact Tracey on 5232 5100 or 0499 323 782.

CONNECT is a joint initiative of The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre and Colac Area Health,

Mini Movers ‘From the Ground Up’! A FREE family-friendly program for kids aged 3–6, combining sports, gardening, and hea...
06/01/2026

Mini Movers ‘From the Ground Up’!

A FREE family-friendly program for kids aged 3–6, combining sports, gardening, and healthy eating to inspire lifelong learning through play and movement.

👟 Try new sports (build gross motor skills)
🌱 Hands-on gardening & nature connection
🍎 Healthy snacks & wellness education

Inclusive for all children— no experience needed! Parent/guardian attendance required.

📅 Dates: Wed 14 AND 21 Jan 2026
⏰ Group One: 9:30–11:00 AM OR Group Two: 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Salvation Army Community Centre (51-57 Dennis St Colac)

✨ Spots are limited — register now to secure your place: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1500393

Proudly developed by Leisure Networks with Salvation Army Colac & Wyld Work Projects. Supported by Give Where You Live Foundation, VicHealth & the Colac Otway Shire.

Salvation Army Colac


Where You Live Foundation



For more information, please visit the registration page or contact Gretta Connell
Gretta.connell@leisurenetworks.org or call 5224 9976

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2-28 Connor Street
Colac, VIC
3250

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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.