Great Ocean Road Health

01/05/2026

Yesterday we celebrated a milestone in our shared history with the Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation —20 years of giving Second Sails Op Shop a place to call home! After four decades of moving from place to place, a generous bequest enabled the Apollo Bay Health and District Foundation to secure Shop 5/22 Pascoe Street, where Second Sails Op Shop flourished. A big thank you to the Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation for their unwavering support of Second Sails Op Shop and our volunteers over the years.
As we close this chapter, we both look to the future health and wellbeing of our community and how we can continue to work together to support our community.

The Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation Second Sails Op Shop

28/04/2026

Often it’s the simplest activities that bring the biggest smiles. A huge thank‑you to Second Sails Op Shop for donating our new butter churner. Our residents have loved the hands‑on experience of making their own butter. The process takes only minutes and produces a richer, creamier flavour. We already have plenty of ideas for new flavour combinations to try. The smile on residents’ faces as they enjoyed the fruits of their hard work on their morning toast said it all.

Second Sails Op Shop

28/04/2026

We may not get many more gorgeous days on the beach like today for a little while, so it's always nice to see our Aged Care Residents out in the sunshine making the most of days like today, wriggling their toes in the sand and enjoying the spectacular place we are so lucky to call home.

Pictured: Aged Care Resident Joan enjoying the last of the beach days at Apollo Bay

28/04/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭
Please be advised we will be upgrading the line markings in our carparks at our Lorne Campus on Thursday morning, 30 April 2026. As a result, the Upper Ground Level (Top) Car Park will be unavailable for the morning. Staff, clients and visitors to our facilities will need to utilise off-site parking.

Any questions please reach out to us at enquiries@gorh.vic.gov.au

24/04/2026

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Lest We Forget

24/04/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭!! All welcome to attend our 𝐃𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 - 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐲 information session. Dying to Know is a national campaign to inspire you to begin to prepare for the inevitable, not with fear, but with purpose, love, and a sense of legacy. Great Ocean Road Health is hosting an information session on Advanced Care directives and planning, as well as Palliative Care pathways. Join us for this session from 12-3pm with a soup
lunch provided. This session is for all people at any stage of life, that have questions or are curious about the dying process. It is an important conversation to take part in. Speakers on the day Charlie Corke, Ingrid Rial and Kelsey Morcom.
To register please visit our TryBooking page: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1564443

21/04/2026

This week, GORH met with Board members from the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation to celebrate our shared commitment to the health and wellbeing of our community. Their generous support has helped make so many initiatives possible — from the Food Pantry at Marrar Woorn to equipment at GymLab, a portable ultrasound at Apollo Bay Medical Centre, and an Oxilog Ventilator in Urgent Care, just to name a few. The support of the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation has been instrumental for GORH and the ongoing wellbeing of our community. We’re incredibly grateful for their partnership and look forward to continuing this important work together.

Pictured: GORH Board Directors Dr Joy Humphreys (Chair), Fiona Williams, Tali Bernard, Melinda Lucas, GORH CEO Brandon Howard, and Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation Directors Andrew Buchanan (Chair), Stuart Holbury, Craig Buckingham, Kerry McMahon and consultant Claire.

The Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation

20/04/2026

Have you booked in to our Flu Vaccination clinic? Places are still available.

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐮 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Appointments available from Tuesday 21st April at our Medical Centres in Apollo Bay and Lorne. Getting an annual flu vaccination boost each year helps prevent you from getting ill with influenza and limits the spread of the virus to others in the community, particularly those most vulnerable to infection. By getting the vaccine in April/May, you give your immune system the best chance to develop protection well ahead of peak flu season, which is usually in July/August.

GORH is running flu vaccination clinics. We encourage members of our community to contact our Medical Centres to book their appointments.
𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 (𝟎𝟑) 𝟓𝟐𝟖𝟗 𝟒𝟑𝟑𝟑
𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 (𝟎𝟑) 𝟓𝟐𝟑𝟕 𝟖𝟓𝟗𝟓

16/04/2026

Join Our Team - Career Opportunities Available at GORH
We have several exciting career opportunities available to join our great team.
✅ Endorsed Enrolled Nurse – Aged Care (Apollo Bay)
✅ Occupational Therapist – Grade 1 (Apollo Bay & Lorne)
✅ Community Care Worker (Lorne)

To see our full list of available positions and to learn more please visit our website: http://www.greatoceanroadhealth.com.com and click on Careers.

15/04/2026

Not your average day at the office. Today, our CEO Brandon Howard spent the morning working alongside our wonderful team of Volunteers at Second Sails Op Shop. Demonstrating leadership isn’t just about strategy — it’s about showing up, pitching in, and staying connected to all aspects of the organisation. From sorting donations to chatting with customers, he experienced firsthand the incredible work our volunteers and staff do every day. Big thanks to everyone who keeps Second Sails Op Shop buzzing with purpose and supporting our great community.

15/04/2026

𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 - For peace of mind, have a skin check!
Dr Dave Mullen will be running a skin check clinic on Thursday 30th April at the Lorne Medical Centre. To secure your appointment, please phone our great reception team, 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 (𝟎𝟑) 𝟓𝟐𝟖𝟗 𝟒𝟑𝟑𝟑.

15/04/2026

All welcome to attend our 𝐃𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 - 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐲 information session. Dying to Know is a national campaign to inspire you to begin to prepare for the inevitable, not with fear, but with purpose, love, and a sense of legacy. Great Ocean Road Health is hosting an information session on Advanced Care directives and planning, as well as Palliative Care pathways. Join us for this session from 1pm-3:30pm with a soup and sandwiches provided. This session is for all people at any stage of life, that have questions or are curious about the dying process. It is an important conversation to take part in.
To register please visit our TryBooking page: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1564443