Palliative care providers in the Barwon South Western Region

The consortium members provide palliative care for the region’s 360,000-plus residents who live in the local government areas of Colac Otway, Corangamite, Glenelg, Greater Geelong, Moyne, Queenscliffe, Southern Grampians, Surf Coast, Warrnambool, and South East Golden Plains.

The six funded specialist palliative care providers in the Barwon South Western region are:

Barwon Health

Geelong-based Barwon Health, established in 1998, has grown to become one of the nation’s biggest regional health services. Its comprehensive range of services covers people of all ages across all circumstances. From primary care to acute care, aged care to mental health and emergency services, Barwon Health can help meet your needs. With its flagship…

Bellarine Community Health

Bellarine Community Health is a key provider of community palliative care covering the Bellarine Peninsula. The palliative care team provides specialist palliative care in a clients home to support clients and their carers/families, and also reviews clients in residential aged care. For further information: Phone: (03) 5258 0841 Address: Nelson Road, Point Lonsdale VIC 3225…

Colac Area Health

Colac Area Health is a vital health service used by the residents of Colac Otway, Surf Coast and Corangamite shires. It features acute and aged care, community services and has facilities in Colac and Birregurra. It is a key provider of palliative and hospice care to approximately 30,000 people within its catchment area. See below…

Portland District Health

Portland District Health is an important health service provider for the residents of south-western Victoria. With a staff of more than 430, it provides a wide range of services in primary health, acute and aged care areas. Portland District Hospital offers Community and Inpatient palliative care and associated services including carer respite and counselling. See…

South West Healthcare (Warrnambool)

South West Healthcare provides a comprehensive range of services including medical, aged care and allied health for residents in its large catchment area, which includes the towns of Warrnambool, Lismore and Camperdown. Palliative Care is an important part of the mix and has been for years, with regional Victoria’s first palliative care unit opening at…

Western District Health Service (Hamilton)

Western District Health Service, with its flagship hospital in Hamilton, is a proud provider of a wide range of health services including acute, aged care, allied health and palliative care. Located in Victoria’s beautiful Western District, it is the key health organisation for residents in the Southern Grampians Shire and parts of the Glenelg Shire….