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GORH Nurse Unit Manager responds to Vanuatu COVID-19 outbreak
When the Government of Vanuatu requested the assistance of the Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) to combat the COVID outbreak, our Nurse Unit Manager, Jason Phieler was again happy to put up his hand. “Living in a wealthy nation, such as Australia, I feel...
Health Service Board Members volunteer to assist with vaccination roll-out.
With the strain of the recent COVID-19 outbreak in the community and staff isolating or recovering from the virus, Great Ocean Road Health (GORH) called upon their dedicated volunteers to assist. A number of GORH Board members heard about the ‘call-out’ and offered to...
Changing Landscape
Over the last 18 months, Great Ocean Road Health has experienced a great deal of immense change, from working tirelessly to transform primary care during a pandemic but also to improve health services to our growing catchment area. As a newly amalgamated organisation,...
COVID Survivor
Colac resident, Andrew Stoddart pictured below, received his first Pfizer vaccination at Apollo Bay after battling COVID for the last 11 months. Andrew and his family’s journey is certainly a heartfelt one. When Andrew found out he tested COVID positive, three hours...
COVID 19 vaccination roll-out – a local perspective.
APOLLO Bay Bakery owner Sally Cannon wants her world back. She says the latest Victorian lockdown hit her coastal home hard, and the absence of the JobKeeper lifeline has left many in the tourist town looking for a pathway back from the pandemic. “The place was dead...
Lorne Community Hospital Annual Appeal Update
2020 was certainly the most challenging year for Great Ocean Road Health to date. The newly amalgamated health service (Lorne Community Hospital and Otway Health) was not only adjusting to internal changes but responding to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Our staff...
GORH Vaccination Plan
Great Ocean Road Health are working closely with the Department of Health/Primary Health Networks and Barwon South West Public Health Unit to plan and implement a safe and effective vaccination program for our catchment area. With the COVID-19 vaccination set to...
Great Ocean Road Health appoints new Director
Great Ocean Road Health staff and Board are thrilled to welcome newly appointed Director of Corporate Services and Chief Procurement Officer, Jon Laughlin. Jon has worked in a number of healthcare roles across Victoria, he is currently in the position of Operations...
Apollo Bay detects viral coronavirus fragments in sewer
Viral fragments of coronavirus have been detected in wastewater taken from the sewer network at Apollo Bay. While the preliminary result may not mean there are currently active cases of COVID-19 in the Apollo Bay community, the Department of Health and Human Services...
Where to get tested?
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR COVID TESTING. PLEASE CALL THE NUMBERS BELOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT A number of screening services are available in the Apollo Bay/Lorne region for people with symptoms of COVID-19. Otway Health – Open 9am – 4pm, 7 days a week at 75...
Celebrating Great Ocean Road Health’s One Year Anniversary
On July 1st Great Ocean Road Health will be marking its first anniversary under the amalgamation between Lorne Community Hospital and Otway Health. New CEO, Sandy Chamberlin has been heavily invested in ensuring the amalgamation has progressed as planned, since she...
Great Ocean Road Health CEO Update
Coronavirus (COVID 19) Extensive planning is well underway and staff are in consultation with internal and external experts on a daily basis, to ensure Great Ocean Road Health is adequately prepared to support the communities we serve. We have activated our infectious...