Colac Area Health

ACUTE CARE SERVICES Colac Area Health Acute Care Services consists of a range of inpatient services including Medical, Surgical, Haemodialysis and Maternity. Colac Area Health provides an extensive range of surgical procedures to the local community and surrounding districts, including General, Obstetric, Endoscopic, Orthopaedic, Urological, Gynaecological, Ophthalmic and Dental Procedures. This is made possible by our two Colac based General Surgeons, GP Anaesthetists and Visiting Specialist Surgeons. COMMUNITY SERVICES Colac Area Health 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. AGED CARE SERVICES Corangamarah is an accredited public sector residential aged care service with 75 high level residential care beds including twin share, single, special needs and respite care. It is a modern, safe and friendly environment with 24 hour care by registered and enrolled nurses and lifestyle workers to aid participation in a wide range of inspiring activities. Corangamarah offers a respectful and compassionate home-like environment with a holistic approach to care and high standards of accountability, honesty and integrity. Our award winning artwork collection brings even more colour and life to Corangamarah, for the enjoyment of residents and their families.