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- New study exploring Emergency Department clinical noise exposure
- Care close to home helping save lives
- Associate Professor Charlie Corke appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
- Barwon Health launches Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2024–2030
- National Volunteer Week Awards Breakfast 2025
- Opinion: Volunteering forms heartbeat of healthcare
- Opinion: Working together is the key
- Length of Service and Barwon Best Care Awards celebrated
- Homebirth program marks successful first year
- Opinion: Support those investing in the health of our young
- CEO Video – Barwon Women's and Children's Update
- Construction of Barwon Women’s and Children’s kicks off
- 24 March - 2 April: services from Gretta Volum Centre will be relocating to Youang Surgery Centre.
- From 22 March 2025: Closure of the maternity entrance on Myers Street
- Opinion: More focus on women's health
- RSV vaccine now available for pregnant women
- Reopening: Youang Surgery Centre main entrance
- Opinion: Graduates and fresh faces grasp future
- Barwon Health appointed as lead agency for new aged care single assessment system
- Barwon Health Annual Meeting 2024
- Opinion: Palliative care service leaves memories of great dignity
- Cross-cultural exchange for Solomon Islands clinicians
- New radiotherapy regimen fast-tracks prostate cancer treatment
- 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
- Opinion: Research-active health services deliver better outcomes
- Mpox vaccinations now available
- Opinion - Extra support for parents facing early challenges
- Enhanced dental care for people of the North
- Specialist dementia support for aged care residents
- Opinion: Wide world of healthcare
- Opinion: We will listen and help out
- Safer, fairer and more inclusive healthcare for everyone
- Ivy thriving thanks to paediatric diabetes care
- Project works to improve diabetic outcomes for fasting patients
- Training course attracts international emergency trainees
- Opinion: Mental health role for all
- Post-birth debrief for parents
- Opinion: Surgery system paying off
- Nursing and Midwifery Expo 2024
- Opinion: Health is a right for all
- Opinion: Support Hub in the CBD
- Temporary Main Entrance Access Disruption 21 Oct - 21 Nov
- Asthma care roadmap seeks to improve health and environment
- Barwon Early Parenting Centre opens at McKellar Centre
- Milestone moment for Barwon Women's and Children's
- Strategic partnership targeting sexual discrimination in workplace
- Staff come together to acknowledge National Close the Gap Day
- Community gathers to launch important public health plan
- Youang Surgery Centre main entrance closure: From 4 April 2024
- Barwon Health launches homebirth service
- Recovery journey inspires art series
- Researching virtual experiences for real benefits
- Sustainability award for wind farm agreement
- Experts tackle the topic of paediatric concussion
- Learning visit for Solomon Islands clinicians
- SURVEY: Have your say on the new Barwon Women's and Children's
- Children's Ward NUM Sandra Van Roon retires after more than 40 years
- New Barwon Women’s And Children’s One Step Closer
- Mako Robot improving hospital efficiency
- Barwon Health to support Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre
- Surgery milestone for Cardiothoracic Unit
- Barwon Region Renewable Energy Partnership wins award
- The Hon. Lisa Neville appointed Chair of the Barwon Health Board
- EOIs sought for the new Barwon Women’s and Children’s Community Consultative Committee
- BMI Colac celebrates first birthday
- Geelong Rainbow Festival and Pride March
- headspace Colac's official launch
- World-first online mental health check for new mums
- Zero emissions vehicles arrive for Barwon Health fleet
- Hospital in the Home offered to mental health clients
- Wadawurrung people recognised with new Surgery Centre
- Spotlight on Carer Support Life Book Group
- New community electronic medical record to empower consumers and clinicians
- Local partnership to close mental health gaps
- Local vaccination software recognised with award
- World No Tobacco Day
- Celebrating National Volunteer Week
- Progress made on Early Parenting Centre at McKellar
- Major funding for Barwon Women’s and Children’s
- Vision becomes a reality for kids’ rehab centre
- Gynaecology waiting times cut in half under new model
- Harnessing the power of mindfulness to improve health and wellbeing
- New medical imaging service for the Colac community
- Japanese Encephalitis - reducing your risk
- Barwon Health Cancer Services Trials Unit – a new name for a new era
- Clinical trials receive $1.5 million boost for Victorians affected by cancer
- Mark receives protective boost
- Jack urges others to join him
- Moderna now available at Community Vaccination Hub
- Second dose appointment a date to remember
- Construction commences McKellar Centre Acute Mental Unit
- Virtual world offers therapeutic remedy to isolation
- Construction commences on McKellar Kids’ Rehabilitation Centre
- Tackling care gaps in mental health
- Sunrise Centre oncology prehab credited for fitness turnaround
- New Mental Health Hub for Central Geelong
- Celebrating International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife
- New research targets endometriosis symptoms
- New theatres a healthy boost for Geelong patients
- Vaccination hub evokes fond memories for Joe
- Ford community vaccination site unveiled
- Research into sterilising pacifiers and food allergies published
- Vaccine boost for Geelong aged care
- Vaccination rollout to begin in Barwon South West region
- Happy birthday to Barwon Health North
- Pandemic provides extra training to newest interns
- Barwon Best Care Awards nominations now open
- CHIME: New Barwon Health & Deakin University Centre of Excellence to Improve Mental Health
- Telehealth Awareness Month
- Walking challenge unites staff
- HeadtoHelp mental health hub to open in Geelong
- Costa family donation brings clinical trials centre to life
- Launch of Clinical Trials Consumer Group
- Smokefree approach earns global recognition
- COVID-19 screening expanding in hope of easing restrictions
- New technique to target brain cancer
- Next-gen cath lab technology first for Australia
- Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Icons of the North unveiled at Barwon Health North
- Barwon Health North officially opened by Minister for Health
- Barwon Health North set to open 28 January
- Barwon Health’s Michael Berk receives Victoria Prize
- Emergency department waiting times
- Percy Baxter Lodges receive accreditation
- Achala thankful for friend’s CPR skills
- Today's news
- Cyber security incident
- Innovative mental health trial extended
- Stroke Week recognises FAST heroes
- Barwon Health to host health worker family violence forum
- ED video shows wide impact of trauma
- Cardiology research award
- Editorial - Palliative care not a discussion to be feared
- Barwon Health launches Room 64 - A Palliative Care Podcast
- Barwon Health appoints Frances Diver as CEO
- Cardiac patients rise up for rehab
- Andrew Love Cancer Wellness Lounge officially opens
- Emergency Department's war on waste
- Women leading the way in medical field
- Launch of new Emergency Department wait time dashboard
- Our website has undergone a face-lift!
- Health risks of heatwaves
- Headsox generosity a head turner
- Geelong leads yoga research link to mental health
- Resignation of Professor Salom
- Local business wins document management tender
- Quality Awards and Workforce Safety Awards
- Statement on VAHPA claims
- Robotic surgery deal for Barwon Health
- Barwon Health restart hearts
- New Renal Clinic officially opened
- Koorie Birth Suite helping Close the Gap
- Barwon Health & Deakin University Research Week
- Australian Clinical Labs contract renewed
- Emergency Department performance
- Dying To Know Day 2018
- Donate and spread the word to save a life
- Hospital entrance, cafeteria and podium upgrade
- Colac mental health
- Bowel cancer conversations could save lives
- My Health Record puts your health in your hands
- Local man credits Barwon Health for smoking cessation
- Planning for a new women’s and children’s hospital in Geelong
- Geelong Private Hospital closure
- Helping older people with diabetes develop advance care directives
- Funding for Emergency Department boost
- Victorian Employer Enablement Project to leapfrog journey to access and inclusion for three leading employers
- Geelong youth set to face the consequences of risky behaviour
- Geelong and Surf Coast to get a new suicide prevention service
- New laws for medical treatment decision making and advance care directives
- Hospital security funding announcement
- Barwon Health buildings: what's in a name?
- New neurosciences ward to open
- Our emergency department performance
- New electronic health record contract
- Christmas Period Admissions
- Blue Ribbon honours for Rudi
- New surgery hub official opening
- Financial turnaround outlined at annual meeting
- Barwon Health Quality Awards 2017
- A fruitful study - It’s all in the rind when it comes to schizophrenia
- Research Week 2017
- New Cancer Services Director announced
- Button battery warning for Geelong Show
- New helipad data shows emergency transfer increase
- Funding announcement boosts McKellar security
- Protect yourself this pollen season – managing asthma and allergies matters
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- Reverse Shower Transfer
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- White Diet – Colonoscopy Preparation for Patients
- Bowel Preparation for Morning Colonoscopy (General Surgery Pathway)
- Bowel Preparation for Afternoon Colonoscopy (General Surgery Pathway)
- Glycoprep Bowel Preparation for Morning Colonoscopy (General Surgery Pathway)
- Glycoprep Bowel Preparation for Afternoon Colonoscopy (General Surgery Pathway)
- Glycoprep Bowel Preparation for Morning Colonoscopy (Gastroenterology Pathway)
- Glycoprep Bowel Preparation for Afternoon Colonoscopy (Gastroenterology Pathway)
- Extended Bowel Preparation for Afternoon Colonoscopy (Gastroenterology Pathway)
- Extended Bowel Preparation for Morning Colonoscopy (Gastroenterology Pathway)
- Gluten Challenge Instructions Prior to Gastroscopy
- How to Administer Oral Liquid Medications
- Removal of Metalware Discharge Information
- Trabeculectomy or Glaucoma Surgery Discharge Information
- Wrist Fracture Surgery Discharge Information
- Children’s Nocturnal Enuresis Care Plan Guide
- Children’s Diurnal Care Plan Guide
- Children’s Constipation & Encopresis Management Care Plan
- Clear Fluid Bowel Preparation Instructions
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery Discharge Information
- Children’s Bowel Diary
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- Four Day – At Home Extended Bowel Preparation Prior to Admission
- Appendectomy Discharge Information
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- Grommets Discharge Information
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- Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ) Discharge Information
- Nasal Surgery Discharge Information
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- Oophorectomy Discharge Information
- Oral Surgery Discharge Information
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- Ovarian Cystectomy Discharge Information
- Parotidectomy Discharge Information
- Removal of Lesions, Cysts & Lipomas Discharge Information
- Retinal Detachment Discharge Information
- Salpingectomy Discharge Information
- Skin Grafts Discharge Information
- Suprapubic Catheter Discharge Information
- Thyroidectomy or Parathyroidectomy Discharge Information
- Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Prostate (TRUS) Biopsy Discharge Information
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- Ureteric Stent Discharge Information
- Urinary Catheter Care Discharge Information
- Anterior and Posterior Vaginal Prolapse Repair Discharge Information
- Vaginal Hysterectomy Discharge Information
- Vitrectomy Discharge Information
- Planning a Homebirth with Barwon Health’s Midwifery Group Practice
- Water Immersion and Water Birth at Home
- Caring For Your Stoma Post PEG Removal
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube
- Troubleshooting Problems with your PEG Tube
- Baxter Infusor Patient Guide
- Long Acting Injectable Opioid Substitution Treatment
- Meniere’s Disease
- Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD)
- Vestibular Paroxysmia
- Presbyvestibulopathy
- Postural Hypotension
- Migraine Self-management Strategies
- Cervicogenic Dizziness
- CT Contrast Gastrografin Fluid Restrictions
- Personal Alarm Systems
- Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVig) Patient Information
- Transfusion of Blood & Blood Products Patient Information Paediatrics and Neonates
- Your New Dental Splint
- Your Caesarean Section
- X-Rays of the Pelvis – New Information for Patients
- Wrist Injuries Rehabilitation Instructions
- Wrist Exercises Following Removal of Plaster
- Word Finding Difficulty
- Withholding Medications in Preparation for Surgery Type 1 or 2 Diabetes Patient Information
- Wheelie Walker Instructions
- What to Bring to Hospital (Maternity)
- What Should I Do When I’m Not In Therapy?
- What is Breech Patient Information
- Welcome to the Palliative Care Unit
- Water Immersion and Water Birth at Barwon Health
- Where Can I Look For Information About My Child’s Condition? (Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service)
- Transitioning to Adult Health Services (Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Services)
- Spasticity Management Using Botulinum Toxin (Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service)
- Spasticity and Dystonia Management in Children (Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service)
- Post Injecting Clinic Instructions (Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service)
- Parent Advocacy in Schools (Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service)
- Injecting Clinic Information (Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service)
- Voice Care Strategies
- Vitamin K for Babies
- Vitamin D Supplementation for Pregnant Women and Newborns
- Vitamin D Oral Drops (OsteVit-D®) for Newborns
- Viral Gastroenteritis Consumer Information
- Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Patient Information
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Habituation Exercises
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Gaze Stability Exercises
- Vestibular Neuritis and Labyrinthitis
- Vestibular Migraine
- Vasectomy Discharge Information
- Varicose Veins Discharge Information
- Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Patient Information
- Vaginal Microbe Seeding after Caesarean
- Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section Patient Information
- Using Crutches on Steps
- Upper Limb Surgery Discharge Information
- Understanding Perineal Tears and Episiotomy during a Vaginal Birth
- Ulnar Nerve Gliding Exercises – Post Ulnar Nerve Transposition Surgery
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) Discharge Information
- Tranexamic Acid Mouthwash Patient Information
- Tramadol for Short-Term Acute Pain Relief Patient Information
- Tracheostomy Self Care
- Tongue Tie
- Tongue Pull Back Exercise with Resistance
- Toe or Forefoot Amputation Discharge Information
- Tips to Improve Your Memory and Thinking
- Tinnitus
- Thumb Theraputty Exercises
- Thickened Liquid
- The Special Care Nursery
- Term Pre-labour Rupture of Membranes (Term PROM) Patient Information
- TCP Residential Program Patient Information
- TCP Home Based Program Patient Information
- TCP Client and Family Information Pack
- Taste Impairment Information Sheet
- Tapentadol for Short-Term Acute Pain Relief Patient Information
- Taking Your Placenta Home
- Taking your Baby Home and Postnatal Care
- What to be Aware of When Taking Bisphosphonates
- Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Patient Information
- Surgical Abortion
- Surgery Instructions for Early Pregnancy Assessment Services Patients
- Supporting Siblings Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Loss of a Baby
- Support Persons in Birth Suite Patient Information
- Subcutaneous Medications and Palliative Care Instructions for Carers
- Student Involvement in Maternity Services
- Stroke Thrombolysis Clot Busting Consumer Information
- Stoma Reversal Discharge Information
- Stoma Management Discharge Information
- Spinal Cord Injury – Weight Management
- Spinal Cord Injury – Pressure Injury Prevention
- Spinal Cord Injury – Healthy Shoulders for Wheelchair Users
- Spinal Cord Injury – Exercise Guidelines
- Speech Skills for 3.5 to 5 year olds
- Speech Pathology Verbal Dyspraxia
- Speech Pathology Using a Nebuliser
- Speech Pathology Stuttering in Children
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout Communication Guide for Starting School
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Speech Sound Hierarchy
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Phonological Disorder
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Helping Your Child When They Stutter
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Helping Children with Language Delays
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Helping Children to Answer Questions
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Feeding Problems in Children
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Drooling in Children
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Developing Your Child’s Social Skills
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Developing Phonological Awareness Skills & How to Help Children
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Developing Language Through Books and Stories
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Developing Eating and Drinking Skills in Tube Fed Infants
- Speech Pathology Paediatric Handout – Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Speech Pathology Lisp
- Speech Pathology Lidcombe Program
- Speech Pathology Language Information for Children Aged 4–6 Years
- Speech Pathology Language Information for Children Aged 3–4 Years
- Speech Pathology Language Information for Children Aged 2–3 Years
- Speech Pathology Language Information for Children Aged 12–24 Months
- Speech Pathology Grammar
- Speech Pathology Fluent Speech Strategies
- Spasticity Clinic Brochure
- Soft and Bite Sized Diet
- Social Supports Program Brochure
- Smoke Free Homes
- Smell Impairment
- Sleep Hygiene
- Skin to Skin Contact after the Birth of your Baby
- Shoulder Surgery Discharge Information
- Shoulder Exercises
- Serial Casting
- Sepsis Information for Patients and Carers
- Sensory Stimulation of the Hand Exercise Program
- Self-Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Right
- Self-Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Left
- Screening for Multi-Resistant Organisms (MROs) Patient Information
- School Transition Planning (Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service)
- Schedule of Visits Routine Pregnancy Care
- Saliva Management
- Safe Swallowing Strategies
- Safe Disposal of Sharps Patient Information
- Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Discharge Information
- Rifampicin and Fusidic Acid Patient Information
- Rifampicin and Ciprofloxacin Patient Information
- Rib Fractures and Physiotherapy
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Discharge Information
- Return to Sport Following Concussion
- Return to Physical Activity for Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
- Residential Respite in Aged Care
- Residential Inreach Program Patient Information
- Reducing the Risk of Preeclampsia by Taking Aspirin and Increasing Calcium Intake
- Recurrent Miscarriage Patient Information
- Rectal Prolapse Repair Discharge Information
- Recovery at Home After Dilation and Curettage
- Rainbow Clinic Patient Information
- Radiofrequency Ablation Patient Information
- Radical Prostatectomy Discharge Information
- Pureed Diet
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Patient Exercise Program
- Psychology Information Sheet
- Protecting Your Hip Patient and Family Information Booklet
- Propranolol Mixture
- Private Care with an Obstetrician
- Pristinamycin Patient Information
- Primary Progressive Aphasia
- Preventing Pressure Injuries Patient Information
- Preventing Pressure Injuries Community Nursing Patient Information
- Preventing Falls in Hospital for Parents and New Babies
- Preventing Falls during Hydrotherapy
- Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls
- Preventing Blood Clots in Pregnancy and After Birth
- Preventing Blood Clots
- Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes Patient Information
- Preparation of Infant Formula and Disinfecting Equipment at Home Parent information
- Pregnancy Weight Matters Brochure
- Prednefrin Forte Eye Drops after Eye Surgery
- Postpartum Haemorrhage Patient Information Sheet
- Postnatal Care Physical Recovery for Mothers
- Plaster Cast Discharge Information
- Pilonidal Sinus Or Perianal Abscess Discharge Information
- Physiotherapy Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease
- Physiotherapy and Prostate Surgery – Improving Your Recovery
- Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness Fact Sheet
- Peritoneal Dialysis in the Home
- Perineal Clinic Patient Information
- Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Supports
- Perforated Gastric Ulcer Discharge Information
- Iron Infusions Patient Information
- Anaemia and Iron Infusions Patient Information
- Passive Wrist Exercises
- Passive Thumb Exercises
- Passive Finger Exercises
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy or Whipple Procedure Discharge Information
- Paediatric Physiotherapy Information
- Oxycodone for Short-Term Acute Pain Relief Patient Information
- Outpatient Cervical Ripening Balloon Patient information
- Oral Care Handout General Guidelines
- Oral Care for People Who Require Assistance
- Omeprazole Mixture Patient Information
- Oesophagectomy Discharge Information
- Odynophagia Patient Information
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) in Pregnancy
- Nutrition During Your Stem Cell Transplant
- Nutrition and Dietetics Department Brochure
- Microwave Ablataion (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Lung Biopsy Patient Aftercare Instructions (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Liver Biopsy Patient Information (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Liver Biopsy Patient Aftercare Instructions (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Joint Or Soft Tissue Injection Patient information Sheet (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Joint Injection Aftercare Instructions (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy After Care (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- General Procedure Aftercare Instructions (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Fine Needle Aspiration Aftercare Instructions (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Nuchal Translucency (NT) Patient Information Sheet
- Nourishing Meals and Snacks
- Nourishing Drink Options
- Stress Test of the Heart
- Low Dose Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
- Nissen Fundoplication Surgery Dietary Guidelines
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Pregnant Women and New Mothers
- Nephrostomy Tube Care Discharge Information
- Nephrectomy Discharge Information
- Neomycin and Metronidazole Patient Information
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- Neobladder Discharge Information
- MRI of the Bowel Patient Instructions
- MRI Anaesthetic Child Patient Information
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- Motor Neurone Disease Clinic About Us
- Morphology Pregnancy Ultrasound Scan Patient Information Sheet
- Mitomycin Eye Drops
- Mindful Eating
- Minced and Moist Diet
- Midwifery Group Practice Information Sheet
- Middle Ear Infection and Glue Ear
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Patient Information
- Metallo Beta Lactamase (MBL) Patient Information
- Medication Storage at Home
- Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependance
- Medication Abortion
- Medical Management for Miscarriage – Patient Information
- Median Nerve Gliding Exercises Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Maternity)
- Pelvic Floor Exercise (Maternity)
- Pelvic and Lower Back Pain during Pregnancy and after Birth (Maternity)
- Emptying Your Bladder After Birth (Maternity)
- Mastectomy Discharge Information
- Managing Your Pain After Leaving Hospital
- Management of Reflux Disease Patient Information
- Lumbar Puncture Discharge Information
- LSVT Loud Voice Program
- Lower Limb Surgery Discharge Information
- Low Risk Penicillin Allergy and Testing Patient Information
- Low FODMAP Diet Patient Information
- Low Back Pain Supplementary Information
- Low Back Pain Information
- Looking After Your Affected Arm
- Liver Resection Discharge Information
- Liver Biopsy Discharge Information
- Limb Lengthening at University Hospital Geelong
- Laryngectomy Heat and Moisture Exchanger (HME) and Adhesive Baseplates
- Laparotomy Discharge information
- Laparoscopic Fundoplication Discharge Information
- Knee Arthroscopies Discharge Information
- Kangaroo Care
- Jaundice and Your Newborn Baby
- Iron Supplementation in Premature Babies
- Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy
- Intermittent Self-Catheterisation Male Patient Instructions
- Intermittent Self-Catheterisation Female Patient Instructions
- Instructions for Patients after a Radial Coronary Angiogram
- Inhaled Colistin (Tadim) Patient Information
- Inguinal Hernia Repair Discharge Information
- Information for Patients with Severe Allergies Self Administration of Auto Injectors
- Information for Hand Therapy Patients
- Infant Formulas Breast Milk Substitutes
- Induction of Labour Options Patient Information
- Induction of Labour for Perinatal Loss Patient Information
- Incisional, Umbilical & Epigastric Hernia Repair Discharge Information
- Hypertension and Preeclampsia
- Hydrotherapy Private Change Room
- Hydrotherapy Information Sheet – Ai Chi
- HW4 Short Stay Service Patient Information
- How to Use Eye Ointment
- How to Use Ear Drops
- How to use a Zimmer Knee Splint
- How to do Minimal Pairs Therapy
- How To Care For New Dentures
- How to Administer Eye Drops
- How a Social Worker Can Help People Diagnosed with Cancer or a Blood Disorder
- Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) Brochure
- Home Burial for Miscarriage Before 20 Weeks
- Hoist Floor Education Package
- Hoist Ceiling Education Package
- HIV – Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): 3 Drug PEP
- HIV – Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): 2 Drug PEP
- HITH Cellulitis Patient Information
- Helping Your Child Achieve Dry Nights
- Heart Failure Top Tips
- Healthy Eating During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) Patient Information
- Have You Heard about Telehealth Hubs
- Have you considered Telehealth Brochure
- Hartmann’s Resection Discharge Information
- Hand Hygiene Patient Information
- Haemorrhoidectomy Discharge Information
- Haemodialysis Therapies – Home Haemodialysis Training Manual
- Haemodialysis in the Home
- Haemodialysis Catheter Care
- Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Postnatal Patient Information
- Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Antenatal Patient Information
- Granulocyte Donor Information
- Good Nutrition and Radiotherapy
- Good Nutrition and Chemotherapy
- Glycopyrrolate Suspension
- Geriatrician Visiting Program Information for Residents and Families
- General Lower Limb Surgery Discharge Information
- General Exercise Program Card
- Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy Discharge Information
- Gastrectomy Information Information
- Funeral Service Providers
- Funeral Arrangements Stillbirth and Loss of a Baby after 20 Weeks Gestation
- Fractured Neck of Femur Discharge Information
- Forearm Plaster Cast Exercises
- FODMAP Challenge Handout
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Fitting an Immobiliser Sling
- Finger Theraputty Exercises
- Femoral Popliteral Bypass Discharge Information
- Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Patient Information
- Family Resources Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Loss of a Baby
- Expressing Breast Milk Special Care Nursery Information
- Expectant Management for Miscarriage
- Exercises for Neck Pain
- Exercises for Low Back Pain
- Exercise Physiology and Recreation Therapy McKellar CRC
- Exercise in Pregnancy
- Examination Under Anaesthetic Discharge Information
- ESBL and MRGN Consumer Information
- Equipment to Support You at Home CPC Patient Information
- Epidural Pain Relief in Labour Patient Information
- Energy Conservation
- Endovascular Clot Retrieval Patient Information
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Discharge Information
- Emergency Root Canal. What to Expect Patient information
- Elective Caesarean Sections under General Anaesthetic during COVID-19 Restrictions
- ECT Discharge Instructions
- Guidelines for Chewing or Swallowing Difficulties
- Early Pregnancy Assessment Service Clinic
- Dysphagia Rehabilitation – Tongue Hold (Masako) Exercise
- Dysphagia Rehabilitation – Super Supraglottic Swallow
- Dysphagia Rehabilitation – Oromotor Exercises
- Dysphagia Rehabilitation – Mendelsohn Manoeuvre
- Dysphagia Rehabilitation – Head Lift Exercise (Shaker)
- Dysphagia Rehabilitation – Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST)
- Dysphagia Rehabilitation – Effortful Swallow
- Dysphagia Rehabilitation – Chin Tuck
- Dysphagia Compensatory Strategy – Effortful Swallow
- Dysphagia
- Dysarthria Strategies
- Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) Patient Information
- Donor Breast Milk For Infants Information
- Domperidone to Increase Breastmilk Supply
- Diverticular Disease Discharge Information
- Discharge Information After Thoracic Surgery
- Paediatric Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Discharge Information
- Discharge Information – Going Home after an Epidural / Spinal Anaesthetic
- Dilation and Curettage Procedure for Miscarriage
- Diabetes Referral Centre (DRC) Patient Information
- Dental Care Kinder Wide Smiles
- Dementia Information CDAMS
- Cystoscopy Discharge Information
- Cystectomy Discharge Information
- CT Scans that may require Intravenous (IV) Contrast
- CT Scan Patient Information
- CT Cardiac Booking Instructions for Outpatients
- Creating Memories Stillbirth / Loss of a Baby after 20 Weeks Gestation
- Creating Memories Miscarriage / Loss of a Baby before 20 Weeks Gestation
- Return to Work Patient Information
- CRC Cardiac Rehab Program an Exercise and Education Program
- CPE Consumer Information
- COPD and Dysphagia Patient Information
- Controlling Your Fluid Intake in Kidney Disease
- Contrast Allergy Patient Instructions
- Contracture Management and Serial Casting
- Constipation and Bowel Management in Peritoneal Dialysis
- Concussion – What is Concussion
- Concussion – Return to Physical Activity Adults
- Concussion – Return to Activity
- Concussion – Mood and Behaviour Changes
- Concussion – Fatigue Management
- Complementary and Alternative Medicines at Barwon Health Patient Information Brochure
- Community Rehabilitation McKellar Centre Brochure
- Community Palliative Care Nurse Clinic Patient Information
- Community Palliative Care Medicines Review Service
- Community Palliative Care Brochure
- Communicating with People with Hearing Impairments
- Colonoscopy and Bowel Preparation for Patients with Diabetes
- Cognitive Communication Strategies
- Cocaine Mouthwash for Oral Mucositis
- Clostridioides Difficile Patient Information
- Clinical Psychology McKellar Kids Rehab
- Client Services Community Nursing Information Booklet
- Clearance Antibiotics: Meningococcal Disease Patient Leaflet
- Chronic Heart Failure Cardiology Patient Information Sheet
- Cholecystectomy Discharge Information
- Chin Tuck Against Resistance
- Childbirth Education Resource Sheet
- Child Falls in Hospital
- Chemotherapy Information Sheet Andrew Love Cancer Centre
- Catheter Valve Care Discharge Information
- Carotid Endarterectomy Discharge Information
- Caring for Yourself and Your Baby
- Caring for your Wound at Home
- Caring for your Perineum and Pelvic Floor after the Birth of your Baby
- Caring for your Mouth after Tooth Extraction
- Caring for Your Jaw (TMJ) In Daily Life
- Caring for your Child in a Hip Spica Plaster
- Caring for Someone with a Heart Condition
- Care Of Your Baby Born Before 20 Weeks Gestation
- Carbon Monoxide Monitoring in Pregnancy
- Candida Auris Consumer Information
- Cachexia Clinic Information Sheet
- Byetta Information Sheet
- Breastfeeding Use of Nipple Shields
- Breastfeeding Resources
- Breastfeeding Experiencing Sore Nipples
- Breastfeeding Assistance Extended Lactation Care
- Breastfeeding Assistance Experiencing Difficulty Attaching Your Baby
- Breast Treatment Information Booklet
- Breast Surgery Discharge Information
- Breast Care After the Loss of a Baby
- Brandt-Daroff Exercises
- Percutaneous Thermal Ablation (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Non Medicare Rebatable Scan Patient Information (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Enema Preparation (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Contrast Allergy Appointment and Pre-Medication (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Instructions After You Have Had Sedation Patient Information (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Blood Stem Cell Collection Plan
- BHIS Flu Vaccine Program Information Sheet
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Below Knee Amputation Discharge Information
- Be Smokefree Client Treatment Options and Tips for Success
- BCG Bladder Instillation
- Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia (AIHA)
- Audiology Types of Hearing Loss
- Audiology Testing your Baby’s hearing
- Audiology Department Audiovestibular (AVA) Service
- Assistance for Smokers at Barwon Health
- Arteriovenous Fistula Formation Discharge Information
- Aquatic Physiotherapy Consumer Information
- Appendictomy Discharge Information
- Aphasia
- Anterior Resection Discharge Information
- Antenatal Education Sessions – Childbirth Education Class Flyer
- Antenatal Breast Milk Expressing
- Anal Fissurectomy Discharge Information
- Allied Health Information for Physiotherapy Patients
- Ankle Exercises Post Plaster Removal
- Antibiotic Allergies and Side Effects Patient Leaflet
- Bunion Surgery Discharge Information
- Breast Pump Hire
- Anaemia and Erythropoietin in Chronic Kidney Disease
- After Care Core Biopsy of Breast (Barwon Medical Imaging)
- Adult Tonsillectomy Discharge Information
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Active Finger Exercises
- Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT)
- ACL Repairs Discharge Information
- ACL Reconstruction and Physiotherapy Early Exercises
- Abdominoperineal Resection Discharge Information
- Active Wrist Exercises
- Active Tendon Gliding Exercises
- Angiogram Consumer Information
- Drain Tube Care Discharge Information
- Deep Breathing and Coughing (DB&C)
- Clinical Neuropsychology Information Sheet
- Circumcision Discharge Information
- CiclosPORIN Eye Drops
- Care of your Urinary Catheter at Home
- Cachexia and Nutritional Support Overview
- Barwon South Western Cancer Support Groups Brochure
- Active Thumb Exercises
- Abdominal Muscle Separation
- Abdominal Hysterectomy Discharge Information
Publications
- Auricle | Edition 1 2025
- Gender Equality Progress Report and Action Plan
- Auricle | Edition 3 2024
- Barwon Health Research Report 2023-2024
- Barwon Health Research Report 2022-2023
- Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2024-30
- Video: Annual General Meeting 2023-2024
- Annual Report 2023-2024
- Barwon Health Annual Procurement Activity Plan 2024-2025
- Auricle | Edition 2 2024
- Auricle | Edition 1 2024
- Auricle | Edition 3 2023
- Auricle | Edition 3 2023
- Auricle | Edition 2 2023
- Auricle | Edition 1 2023
- Auricle | Edition 2, 2022
- Auricle | Edition 1 2022
- Auricle | Edition 2 2021
- Auricle | Edition 1 2021
- Auricle | Edition 2, 2020
- Auricle | Edition 1, 2020
- Auricle | Issue 3, 2019
- Auricle | Issue 2, 2019
- Auricle | Issue 1, 2019
- Auricle - Edition 4, 2018
- Auricle - Edition 3, 2018
- Auricle - Issue 2, 2018
- Auricle - Issue 1, 2018
- Auricle - Edition 4, 2017
- Auricle - Issue 3, 2017
- Auricle - Issue 2, 2017
- Auricle - Issue 1, 2017
- Auricle - Issue 4, 2016
- Auricle - Issue 3, 2016
- Auricle - Issue 1, 2016
- Auricle - Issue 2, 2016
- Auricle - Issue 4, 2015
- Auricle - Issue 3, 2015
- Auricle - Issue 2, 2015
- Auricle - Issue 1, 2015
- Auricle - Issue 4, 2014
- Auricle - Issue 3, 2014
- Barwon Health Research Report 2009
- A Declaration on Early Intervention
- Barwon Health Environmental Management Plan
- Reconciliation Action Plan 2016-17
- Barwon Health Research Report 2015
- Barwon Health Research Report 2016
- Barwon Health Research Report 2017
- Barwon Health Research Report 2018
- Innovate - Reconciliation Action Plan
- Disability Participation Action Plan 2020 - 2025
- Strategy 2020-25 - Discussion Paper
- Barwon Health Research Report 2020
- Barwon Health Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025
- Quality of Care 2011
- Quality of Care 2010
- Quality of Care 2009
- Quality of Care 2008
- Quality of Care 2007
- Quality of Care 2012
- Quality of Care 2013
- Quality of Care 2014
- Quality of Care 2015
- Quality Account 2015-16
- Quality Account 2016-17
- Quality Account 2017-18
- Quality Account 2018-19
- Complaints Procedure on Health Service Website
- Strategic Plan 2020-25
- Strategic Clinical Services Plan Summary
- Barwon Health Research Strategic Plan 2022-2032
- Aboriginal Employment Plan 2023-2025
- Public Health Strategy for the Barwon South West Region 2023 - 2033
- Barwon Health Statement of Priorities 2018/19
- Barwon Health Statement of Priorities 2019/20
- Annual Report 2006-07
- Annual Report 2005-06
- Annual Report 2004-05
- Annual Report 2011-12
- Annual Report 2010-11
- Annual Report 2009-10
- Annual Report 2008-09 Erratum
- Annual Report 2008-09
- Annual Report 2007-08 Erratum
- Annual Report 2007-08
- Annual Report 2014-15
- Annual Report 2015-16
- Annual Report 2016-17
- Annual Report 2017-18
- Annual Report 2018-19
- Annual Report 2019-20
- Annual Report 2020-21
- Annual Report 2021-22
- ICU annual report 2020-2022
- Annual Report 2022-2023
Services
- Endoscopy and Day Procedure Unit
- Women's Clinics
- Hydrotherapy Service
- Connected Care
- Aquatic Physiotherapy Service
- Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (formerly Jigsaw)
- Intranet
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes
- Library
- McKellar Centre
- Outpatients Services
- Research
- Drugs and Alcohol Services
- Rehabilitation Services
- Social Supports Program
- COVID-19 vaccine
- Sexual Health Clinics
- Palliative Care
- Telehealth
- Community Health Services
- University Hospital Geelong
- Volunteers
- Cardiac Device Remote Monitoring Services
- Cancer Services
- Barwon Health North
- Barwon Early Parenting Centre
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Anaesthesia and Acute Pain Management
- Allied Health
- Wallace Lodge
- Alan David Lodge
- Aged Care
- Specialist Dementia Care Program
- Barwon Regional Adolescent and Child Health Shared-Care Clinic (BRANCHS)
- McKellar Kids Rehab
- Mental Health First Aid & ASIST
- The Centre for Innovation in Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Treatment
- Phone Triage Team
- Clozapine Program
- Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (HOPS)
- Families where a parent has a mental illness (FaPMI)
- Therapy Services
- Harm Reduction Services
- Eating Disorder Service
- Aged Psychiatry Services
- Community Rehabilitation Facility
- Community Mental Health Team
- headspace Colac
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
- Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC)
- Community Outreach
- Hospital in the Home (Mental Health)
- McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit
- Swanston Centre
- Barwon South West Public Health Unit
- Motor Neurone Disease Clinic
- Disability Liaison Office
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Oncology Rehabilitation
- Neurology Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM)
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation
- McKellar Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC)
- Spasticity Clinic
- Memory Clinic – Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service
- Wellness Lounge (Andrew Love Cancer Centre)
- Family violence
- Ethics (Clinical)
- Urgent Care Centre
- Immunisation Service
- StaffCare
- Needle and Syringe Program
- Barwon Medical Imaging (BMI)
- Transition Care Program
- Pregnancy
- Radiotherapy
- Medical Imaging
- Andrew Love Cancer Centre
- Spiritual Care
- Transit Lounge
- Urology
- Veterans
- Patient and Carer Escalation
- Interpreter Services
- Chemotherapy
- Consumer Liaison Office
- Community Nursing
- Barwon Health Foundation
- Barwon Infant Study
- Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Services
- Healthy Communities
- Healthy Communities - Spring into Action
- Healthy Communities - Reducing Tobacco and Vaping Related Harm
- Healthy Communities - Mental Health Promotion
- Healthy Communities - Prevention of Violence Against Women
- Healthy Communities - Healthy Workplaces
- Healthy Communities - Healthy Eating
- Healthy Communities - Community Kitchens
- Healthy Communities - Active Living
- Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS)
- Young Adults Transition Service (YATS)
- Spinal Injury Rehabilitation
- Speech Pathology
- Social Work
- Residential Aged Care
- Research Development Unit
- Preadmission Service
- Podiatry
- Planning and Referral Team (PaRT)
- Physiotherapy
- Pharmacy Services
- Elective Surgery Access Unit
- Palliative Care: Volunteers
- Palliative Care: Referrals
- Palliative Care: Patients and carers
- Palliative Care: Healthcare professionals
- Palliative Care: Frequently asked questions
- Pain Management Unit
- Paediatric Physiotherapy Clinic
- Paediatric Orthopaedic Outpatients Clinic
- Paediatric Home and Community Care (P-HACC)
- Orthopaedic Access Service
- Occupational Therapy
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Neurosciences
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Infectious Diseases and Immigrant and Refugee Health Clinic
- Infection Prevention Service
- Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP)
- Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B & Liver Clinic
- General Medicine
- Falls and Balance Clinic
- Endocrinology
- Emergency Department
- Diabetes Referral Centre
- Dysplasia Hip Clinic
- Renal Medicine and Dialysis
- Department of Infectious Diseases
- Continence Service
- Consumer Consultants
- Community Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Clinic
- Dental Services
- Children's Ward
- Psychology
- Carer Support
- Cardiothoracic Unit
- Cardiology Services
- Bone Densitometry
- Belmont Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC)
- Be Smokefree Clinics
- Barwon South Western Regional Integrated Cancer Service
- Orthopaedic Service
- Audiology
- Advance Care Planning
- Maternity Services
- Clinical Trials
- Health Records Requests
- Aboriginal Health
Specialist FAQ's
- How many times will I need to attend the specialist clinic?
- Can I get a medical certificate?
- Can I ask questions during my appointment?
- Will I be seen by medical students?
- How long will my appointment take?
- What do I need to do when I arrive at the specialist clinic?
- What do I need to do on the day of the appointment?
- What do I need to do before the day of the appointment?
- What should I do if my condition changes?
- What do I do if I no longer need or want my appointment?
- Should I bring anyone with me to the specialist clinics appointment?
- How will I be notified about my appointment?
- How do I change my appointment?
- Can I change or cancel my appointment online?
- How long should I expect to wait for my appointment?
- How do I get an appointment?
- What happens to my health information?
- What are my rights and responsibilities?
- What should I do if I have concerns about the specialist clinic service?
- What if I don’t have a GP?
- Can I change my details online?
- What should I do if my contact details change?
- Car parking at specialist clinics
- I would like support from a Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer
- I would like support for my special needs
- What are Specialist Clinics?
Page last updated: October 30, 2024