Health
Hospice receives grant
Colac’s Anam Cara House will be able to extend its services by hundreds of hours thanks to a $15,000 grant from ANZ’s Seeds of Renewal Program.
Research boost for aged care
A research project to deliver enhanced healthcare at home for older people in Colac and district will lead to health improvements for the region, a Colac Area Health researcher says.
Boot sale to boost service
A Colac market this weekend will help people turn “trash into cash”, while enjoying entertainment and raising money for Colac’s hospital.
Seek help for asthma and hay fever symptoms
Grass pollen season has brought an increase in asthma and hay fever and the chance of thunderstorm asthma, experts say.
Don’t ignore virus fatigue
Emotional fatigue is hitting Colac and district people of all ages as the toll of the pandemic continues, a Colac doctor says.
Rural news in brief
Fears for farm workers’ lung health, a canola disease spreads, and grants for rural women.
Study highlights skin cancer risk
A new study from James Cook University has found that farmers are at greater risk of certain types of skin cancer.
Big shift for public health
Professor Eugene Athan shares details on a new Public Health Unit for the Barwon south-west region, and the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.