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Media Relations at Barwon Health

The Public Affairs and Communications department manages all media relations and enquiries relating to Barwon Health, staff, patients, and research activities. We are the first point of contact for any media enquiry or photo opportunity at any of our sites across the Barwon South West Region.

Media opportunities at our sites are subject to approval and will be assessed case-by-case. A Public Affairs and Communications staff member will escort media during approved visits, including for interviews, filming, and photography.

Switchboard (general enquiries) (03) 4215 0000

Media Officer on-call (03) 4215 1119

Media email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Standard business hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm.

Urgent after-hours media enquiries must be phoned through.

News

Friday, 22 April 2022.

Gynaecology waiting times cut in half under new model

Waiting times gynaecology surgery and specialist clinic appointments have been cut in half at Barwon Health, thanks to an innovative change in the service model. Previously there were more than...

Friday, 22 April 2022.

Harnessing the power of mindfulness to improve health and wellbeing

Two new peer-reviewed publications from Barwon Health and Deakin University researchers have highlighted the potential for mindfulness to improve health outcomes for people with depression, anxiety...

Friday, 22 April 2022.

New medical imaging service for the Colac community

Following a competitive tender process, Colac Area Health is pleased to announce that imaging services in Colac will be provided by Barwon Health. Commencing in mid-April, Barwon Health’s...

Friday, 22 April 2022.

Japanese Encephalitis - reducing your risk

Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a virus that is spread to humans through mosquito bites and may cause a rare and potentially life-threatening infection of the brain. Mosquito-borne disease...

Thursday, 10 February 2022.

Barwon Health Cancer Services Trials Unit – a new name for a new era

One in two Australian men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. Locally, patients know they have the care and expertise of staff within Barwon Health Cancer Services when...

Monday, 22 November 2021.

Clinical trials receive $1.5 million boost for Victorians affected by cancer

Access to Victorian cancer clinical trials will be improved thanks to $1.5 million in grants awarded by Cancer Council Victoria today, including a project to establish the first regional allied...

Friday, 12 November 2021.

Mark receives protective boost

COVID-19 booster doses are now available at Barwon Health’s Community Vaccination hub to anyone aged 18 and over who had their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine more than six months ago. A...

Wednesday, 13 October 2021.

Barwon Best Care Awards 2021 Art Competition

Each year at Barwon Health, the Barwon Best Care Awards are held to celebrate the incredible work our staff do. The Barwon Best Care Awards are focused on aligning the health service and its...

Tuesday, 12 October 2021.

Jack urges others to join him

As Australia continues to roll out the COVID-19 vaccination program, people in Geelong with a disability are being provided additional support to access vaccination. People with a disability can...

Monday, 11 October 2021.

Moderna now available at Community Vaccination Hub

Barwon Health has added a new vaccination option for the community. Moderna vaccinations will be available at Ford from Tuesday Oct 12. Moderna will be offered to people aged 12 and over and will...
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