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 [email protected]
Standard business hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm.
Urgent after-hours media enquiries must be phoned through.
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Cross-cultural exchange for Solomon Islands clinicians
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16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
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Opinion: Research-active health services deliver better outcomes
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Asthma care roadmap seeks to improve health and environment
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Temporary Main Entrance Access Disruption 21 Oct – 21 Nov
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Opinion: Support Hub in the CBD
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Nursing and Midwifery Expo 2024
We extend a warm invitation to nurses and midwives and potential future staff to Barwon Health's Nursing and Midwifery Careers Expo.
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