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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From 22 March 2025: Closure of the maternity entrance on Myers Street
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