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.

Respect is choosing not to laugh at jokes that put women down.Choosing not to laugh at jokes that put women down shows r...
02/12/2025

Respect is choosing not to laugh at jokes that put women down.

Choosing not to laugh at jokes that put women down shows respect, and helps others do the same.

We all play a role in challenging harmful behaviours early, so we can prevent violence before it starts.

Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect.

To learn more about 16 Days of Activism visit: https://bit.ly/3Xc67E4

Respect is closing the gender pay gap.Closing the gender pay gap helps keep women safe by promoting their independence a...
02/12/2025

Respect is closing the gender pay gap.

Closing the gender pay gap helps keep women safe by promoting their independence and decision-making.

Right now in Australia women continue to earn less on average per year than men. When women are paid less, it sends the message that they are of less value than men. Financial security is also a key factor in the
decision or ability to leave a violent relationship.

The pay gap can be even greater for people experiencing racism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia.
Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect.

To learn more about 16 Days of Activism visit: https://bit.ly/4efZWFW

Respect is calling in your mate when they’ve said something harmful.Each of us can play a role in creating a society tha...
01/12/2025

Respect is calling in your mate when they’ve said something harmful.

Each of us can play a role in creating a society that is safe and equal for women.

By challenging harmful comments in your workplace, sporting club, friendship group and community, you are demonstrating that disrespect is not ok at any level – helping to change the culture that enables violence against women. “Calling in” isn’t about shaming someone for what they’ve said, but about building empathy for others.

Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect.

To learn more about 16 Days of Activism visit: https://bit.ly/47kJNgc

🌏It is International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday 3 December 2025.Please join us to learn about the imp...
01/12/2025

🌏It is International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday 3 December 2025.

Please join us to learn about the impact of the Hidden Disabilities Project and the presentation of this year's Colac Area Health Diversity and Inclusion Award.

📆 Wednesday 3 December at 1.00pm
📌Colac Area Health - Conference Centre 1, 2-28 Connor Street, Colac.
📧RSVP: DLO@cah.vic.gov.au

We look forward to seeing you there!

Respect is everyone feeling safe to go for a run or walk home.Everyone deserves to be safe in their homes and on the str...
30/11/2025

Respect is everyone feeling safe to go for a run or walk home.

Everyone deserves to be safe in their homes and on the streets.

We all deserve a world where we don’t feel like we need to look over our shoulder walking home at night.
But harmful ideas – like the belief that men are ‘owed’ s*x, or that they should use violence to get respect – drive violence against women.

All of us can help change these harmful ideas to make our communities safe.

Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect.

To learn more about 16 Days of Activism visit: https://bit.ly/47oT4DN

Join us for our annual Christmas memorial ceremony as we gather to honour and celebrate the lives of those we hold dear....
30/11/2025

Join us for our annual Christmas memorial ceremony as we gather to honour and celebrate the lives of those we hold dear.

📅 Monday, 1st December 2025
🕖 7:00pm
📍 St Mary’s Parish, 1 Gellibrand St, Colac
This important event, organised by our Palliative Care Volunteers, invites us to reflect on the lasting imprints our loved ones leave behind - the memories, values, and love that continue to guide us.

The evening will feature:
✨ A beautiful performance by the Colac Chorale
✨ Guest speaker Peter Sherman
✨ Candle lighting ceremony
✨ A time for reflection and community connection

This non-denominational ceremony is free and open to all. Whether you're remembering someone recently lost or honouring a memory from years past, you are welcome here.

Hosted in partnership with Colac Area Health Palliative Care Volunteers, Quinn Funerals, and Hall Funerals.

Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

🕯️

Respect is promoting equality and respect, on and off the field.Sport has the power to create positive change. It can br...
28/11/2025

Respect is promoting equality and respect, on and off the field.

Sport has the power to create positive change. It can bring our communities together and give us a sense of belonging.

Celebrating everyone’s participation in sport, regardless of gender, helps create a culture where everyone feels safe and equal.

Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect.

To learn more about 16 Days of Activism visit: https://bit.ly/47n1ziQ

Respect is believing victim survivors.You can have an enormous impact on someone’s journey to safety. If someone you kno...
27/11/2025

Respect is believing victim survivors.

You can have an enormous impact on someone’s journey to safety. If someone you know is experiencing violence, listen without judgement and believe what they tell you.

It’s important not to say things like “so why do you stay?” or “but what did you do?” as these questions place the blame on the person who’s experienced violence.

Instead, validate their experiences and let them know you’re there to support them.

You can give them the contact details of a specialist family violence support service. Safe Steps is Victoria’s 24/7 family violence phone line that can be reached on 1800 015 188. 1800 RESPECT is the national domestic, family and s*xual violence phone line that can be reached on 1800 737 732.

Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect.

To learn more about 16 Days of Activism visit: https://bit.ly/4cW0akw

Respect is seeking enthusiastic consent.Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, dating someone new or chatting to so...
26/11/2025

Respect is seeking enthusiastic consent.

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, dating someone new or chatting to someone online – it’s important to get enthusiastic consent.

Consent is ongoing and shared – you partner can withdraw consent at any time. If they seem uncomfortable or hesitant, it means you need to check in.

Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect.

To learn more about 16 Days of Activism visit: https://bit.ly/4d2yb2s

Respect is supporting women’s right to choose what they do with theirbodies.Every person’s body belongs to them. We can ...
25/11/2025

Respect is supporting women’s right to choose what they do with their
bodies.

Every person’s body belongs to them. We can prevent violence by upholding the right of individuals to access s*xual and reproductive health and make decisions about their bodies free from discrimination
and objectification.

Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect.

To learn more about 16 Days of Activism visit: https://bit.ly/3Bb6ebq

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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.