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Colac Otway Community Directory 2018
Community Hub Inc Colac 11/19/18
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More about Community Hub Inc.
In a snap shot, Community Hub Inc is a not for profit incorporated body that has been operating in
the Colac Otway Shire for over 10 years.
Community Hub Inc’s mission is to build an Inclusive, Connected and Informed Community, through
the creation of opportunities for learning, public participation and diverse partnerships.
Community Hub Inc. is currently responsible for the delivery and access to the following Programs,
Services and facilities.
• Colac Otway L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program
• Colac Otway No Interest Loan Scheme
• Learn Local Pre accredited Training
• Hire of Community Learning Centre and office space
• HUBGaming
• Toolbank
• Photocopying
• Auspice opportunities for community groups
To find out more about Community Hub Inc you can go to our website
www.communityhubinc.org.au or contact us as per the details written above.
This directory was compiled by volunteers at Community Hub Inc with the purpose to develop a useful referral
directory for Community Service providers, other not for profit groups and individual’s whilst giving the
volunteers an opportunity to develop their administrative skills and confidence.
The information contained in this directory was obtained by our volunteers through online websites and
directories and via direct email and telephone communication. We have done our best to ensure that
information included in this directory was up to date at the time of publication which will be updated annually
If you would like your not for profit group or Community Service included or require your information to be
updated please contact Community Hub Inc on 03 5231 2822 or Email [email protected]
An electronic copy of this directory is available on Community Hub Inc’s website
www.communityhubinc.org.au.
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Contents AGED CARE .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Adult Day Activity Programs ................................................................................................................ 7
Home Care Services ............................................................................................................................. 7
Residential Care ................................................................................................................................... 7
Residential Care continued ................................................................................................................. 8
Respite Care ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Senior Citizens Clubs ........................................................................................................................... 8
ARTS AND CULTURE ............................................................................................................................... 10
Arts and Craft Groups ........................................................................................................................ 10
Family and Local History .................................................................................................................... 10
Festivals / Events ............................................................................................................................... 12
Galleries ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Markets and Auctions........................................................................................................................ 13
Music & Music Events ....................................................................................................................... 14
BUSINESS GROUPS AND PROGRESS ASSOCIATIONS ............................................................................... 16
CHILDCARE ............................................................................................................................................. 16
COLAC OTWAY SHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL LAWS ..................................................................................... 17
Colac Otway Shire Council Maintenance Programs .......................................................................... 18
Council Permits ................................................................................................................................. 19
Rubbish and Waste Stations ............................................................................................................. 19
Animal Welfare ................................................................................................................................. 20
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................. 21
DISABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................................ 21
DISABILITY SERVICES - Education ...................................................................................................... 22
Karingal ............................................................................................................................................. 22
St Laurence Community Services ...................................................................................................... 22
Skills Connection ............................................................................................................................... 23
EDUCATION .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Primary .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Secondary.......................................................................................................................................... 24
Libraries ............................................................................................................................................. 25
University of the Third Age (U3A) ..................................................................................................... 25
Learn Local ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Other Education ................................................................................................................................ 26
Playgroups ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Post-Secondary .................................................................................................................................. 27
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EMERGENCY SERVICES ........................................................................................................................... 28
Police Stations ................................................................................................................................... 28
Ambulance Stations ........................................................................................................................... 29
Fire Stations ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Emergency Services ........................................................................................................................... 30
Tune in During Emergencies .............................................................................................................. 30
Hospitals ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Utilities .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Government Services ........................................................................................................................ 31
Advice and Assistance ....................................................................................................................... 31
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ........................................................................................................................ 32
Job Active .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Other ................................................................................................................................................. 32
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS ............................................................................................................ 33
Departments and Other Bodies ........................................................................................................ 33
Courts and Tribunals ......................................................................................................................... 34
HALLS AND COMMUNITY CENTRES ..................................................................................................... 34
Community Centres .......................................................................................................................... 34
Halls .................................................................................................................................................. 35
HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES .................................................................................................... 37
Hospitals ............................................................................................................................................ 37
Community Health Centre’s .............................................................................................................. 38
Doctor’s Consulting Rooms ............................................................................................................... 38
Medical Imaging & Radiology ........................................................................................................... 38
Access and Aides ............................................................................................................................... 39
Cancer Detection & Support Services ............................................................................................... 39
Visual Aides ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Children’s Immunization Services ..................................................................................................... 40
HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES - Maternal Child Health Centre’s ............................................ 40
HEALTH SERVICES -Dental Services ................................................................................................... 41
Rehabilitation Services ...................................................................................................................... 41
Diabetes Services .............................................................................................................................. 41
Dietitians ........................................................................................................................................... 42
District Nursing ................................................................................................................................. 42
HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES - Eye Specialist (Ophthalmologist)............................................ 43
Family Services .................................................................................................................................. 43
Financial Counselling ......................................................................................................................... 44
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Financial Concessions and Services .................................................................................................. 45
Hearing Services ................................................................................................................................ 45
HEALTH SERVICES - Mental Health & Counselling Services ............................................................... 46
Legal Aid / Community Legal Service ................................................................................................ 48
Mens Services .................................................................................................................................... 48
Needle Syringe Exchange .................................................................................................................. 48
HEALTH SERVICES - Palliative Care .................................................................................................... 49
Pathology Services ............................................................................................................................ 49
Physiotherapy ................................................................................................................................... 49
HEALTH SERVICES - Podiatry Services ............................................................................................... 50
Smoking Cessation Clinics ................................................................................................................. 50
HEALTH SERVICES -Specialist Services .............................................................................................. 50
HEALTH SERVICES Speech Pathology ................................................................................................ 51
Vision ................................................................................................................................................. 52
Colac Low Vision Self Help Group ....................................................................................................... 52
Women’s Services ............................................................................................................................. 52
Wound Management Resources ...................................................................................................... 53
MEDIA ................................................................................................................................................... 53
Television .......................................................................................................................................... 53
Radio ................................................................................................................................................. 53
MEDIA – Print .................................................................................................................................... 53
Online Noticeboards ......................................................................................................................... 54
HOUSING............................................................................................................................................... 54
PLACES OF WORSHIP ............................................................................................................................ 54
PUBLIC TRANSPORT.............................................................................................................................. 56
Bus ..................................................................................................................................................... 56
PUBLIC TRANSPORT – Medical Transport ......................................................................................... 56
Taxi .................................................................................................................................................... 57
Train .................................................................................................................................................. 57
SPORTS AND RECREATION ..................................................................................................................... 57
Aeroplanes ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Archery .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Athletics ............................................................................................................................................ 57
Badminton......................................................................................................................................... 57
Baseball ............................................................................................................................................. 58
Basketball .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Bird / Poultry Clubs ........................................................................................................................... 58
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Book Clubs ......................................................................................................................................... 58
SPORT AND RECREATION -Indoor / Outdoor Bowls .......................................................................... 58
Photography Clubs ............................................................................................................................ 59
Car Clubs ........................................................................................................................................... 59
Card Clubs ......................................................................................................................................... 59
Community Groups ........................................................................................................................... 59
SPORT AND RECREATION - Cricket Association Clubs........................................................................ 60
SPORT AND RECREATION - Cricket Umpires ...................................................................................... 61
Croquet Clubs .................................................................................................................................... 61
Cycling Clubs ..................................................................................................................................... 61
Dance Clubs ....................................................................................................................................... 61
Darts .................................................................................................................................................. 62
Dog Clubs .......................................................................................................................................... 62
SPORT AND RECREATION - Equestrian Clubs .................................................................................... 62
Fishing Clubs ..................................................................................................................................... 62
SPORTS AND RECEATION - Plants and Flowers Clubs ........................................................................ 63
Auskick .............................................................................................................................................. 63
Football Umpires ............................................................................................................................... 63
Colac & District Football / Netball Clubs ........................................................................................... 63
Gem Club ........................................................................................................................................... 64
SPORT ANG RECREATION - Golf Clubs .............................................................................................. 64
Hockey Clubs ..................................................................................................................................... 65
Indoor Sports .................................................................................................................................... 65
Surf Life Saving Clubs ........................................................................................................................ 65
SPORT AND RECREATION - Martial Arts Groups ............................................................................... 65
Motorcycle Clubs .............................................................................................................................. 66
Netball Groups .................................................................................................................................. 66
Squash / Racquetball ........................................................................................................................ 66
Rowing Clubs ..................................................................................................................................... 66
Scouts / Girl Guides ........................................................................................................................... 66
Men’s / Women’s Groups ................................................................................................................. 67
Service Clubs ..................................................................................................................................... 67
Country Women’s Association .......................................................................................................... 68
Gun Clubs .......................................................................................................................................... 68
Soccer Clubs ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Stamp Collecting ............................................................................................................................... 69
Swimming Club ................................................................................................................................. 69
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Table Tennis ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Tennis Clubs ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Sailing Clubs ...................................................................................................................................... 70
SPORT AND RECREATION - Yoga Groups .......................................................................................... 70
Other Sports ...................................................................................................................................... 71
TOURISIM ............................................................................................................................................. 71
Tourist Information Centres ............................................................................................................. 71
General On Line Information ............................................................................................................ 71
YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 71
Youth Health Hub –Services .............................................................................................................. 71
Barwon Child, Youth and family Serviced ......................................................................................... 72
Youth Clubs ....................................................................................................................................... 73
Other Youth Services ........................................................................................................................ 73
WELFARE AGENCIES AND CENTRELINK SERVICES ................................................................................... 74
Welfare Agencies .............................................................................................................................. 74
Centrelink Services ............................................................................................................................ 74
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AGED CARE
Adult Day Activity Programs
Colac Area Health Adult Day Activity Program 2 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5351 [email protected]
Tues - Fri 9:30am – 2:30pm Clients must be living independently. They are individually assessed for their needs & also their carer's needs
Beeac Planned Activity Group (PAG) 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1202 [email protected]
PAGs provide social activities for eligible frail aged people living at home, & aim to meet their needs & interests
Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 4009 [email protected]
Adult Day Activity program runs each Monday
Hesse Rural Health Adult Day Care 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 52 671 200 [email protected]
Activities and outings/services for elderly citizens
Home Care Services
Mercy Health Home & Community Care 99 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5233 5603 [email protected] www.mercyhealth.com.au
Mercy Health provides a wide range of care and nursing services in the Colac region
Colac Otway OPASS Unit 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9420 [email protected]
Older Persons & Ability Support Services
Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 www.otwayhealth.org.au
In home and social support
Residential Care
Barongarook Gardens Nursing Home 8-32 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5231 9999 [email protected]
www.acsagroup.com.au
Barongarook Gardens is part of the fully accredited residential aged care provider Aged Care Services Australia
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Residential Care continued
Corangamarah Residential Aged Care Colac Area Health 2-28 Connor Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5422 [email protected] www.colacareahealth.com.au
As an integral part of Colac Area Health, Corangamarah provides permanent and respite residential aged care
Mercy Place Colac 83-99 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5233 5600 [email protected] www.mercyhealth.com.au
Mercy Health provides a wide range of care and nursing services in the Colac region
Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 www.otwayhealth.au/aged-care
Higher Level Care Offers care for people who need continuous nursing care or 24 hour access to assistance
Respite Care
Anam Cara House 50 Forans Road Barongarook West 3249
Contact Nurse Manager Karen Eccles 03 5233 8203 www.anamcarahousecolac.org.au
Anam Cara House underpins home care by providing respite for loved ones to give their carer’s a break, or short term care for those without a carer at home
Laura Pengilley Aged Hostel 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 www.otwayhealth.org.au/aged-care
Provides short term care when required.
Mercy Place Colac 83-99 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5233 5600 [email protected] www.mercyhealth.com.au
Mercy Health provides a wide range of care and nursing services in the Colac region
Corangamarah Residential Aged Care Colac Area Health 2-28 Connor Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5422 [email protected] www.colacareahealth.com.au
Assisted living facility, operated via Colac Area Health.
Senior Citizens Clubs
Kanyana Club Colac 55 Hesse Street Colac 3250
03 5231 3119 Call for further information
Apollo Bay Seniors Citizens Club 4 Whelan Street Apollo Bay 3233
Meeting for regular activities every Monday, Tuesday & Saturday from 2-4pm
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Senior Citizens Center Birregurra Hall Main Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2193
For over 55’s Contact for further information
AGED CARE - Miscellaneous Services
Meals on Wheels 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9420 www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
The Older Persons and Ability Support Services (OPASS) team organise volunteers to deliver nutritionally balanced meals to community members
South West Do Care 26 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5231 1747 [email protected] www.southwestdocare.org.au
South West Do Care provides social support programs for people over the age of 65, in the Colac Otway region
Colac Otway Community Transport Service 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9420 www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
The service provides accessible, responsive transport assistance to frail older people, seniors, people with a disability, carers & other people who may experience a level of transport disadvantage. 3 days’ notice is essential for bookings
Scooter Recharge Service
03 5232 9400 www.colacotway.vic.gov.au www.rechargescheme.org.au
Scheme provides power points for emergency charging of mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs
Victorian Seniors Card 1300 797 210 [email protected] www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
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ARTS AND CULTURE
Arts and Craft Groups
Apollo Bay Patch workers & Quilters Marra Woon Neighbourhood House 6 Pengilley Avenue Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6369 [email protected] www.apollobay.vic.au/apollo-bay-music-arts-and-entertainment
Open to anyone who is interested in Patchwork and Quilting. Group meets on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30pm
Tuesday Painters Colac Neighbourhood House 23 Miller Street Colac 3250
[email protected] www.colacneighbourhoodhouse.org.au/group
1pm - 4pm Tuesdays
Tuesday Art Group King Parrot Gallery Tuxion Road Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6280 03 5237 6678
Meets each week between 10am - 1pm
Visual Arts Classes Forrest Neighbourhood House Grant Street Forrest 3236
03 5236 6591
03 5236 6593
www.facebook.com/forrestartgroupfaceb
ook.com/forrest.neighbourhoodhouse
Water colour classes Life drawing classes
Visual Arts Classes Lavers Hill Community House Great Ocean Road Lavers Hill 3238
0417 948 522 03 5235 8348 [email protected] www.lavershillp12c.vic.edu.au/community-house
Certificate IV /Diploma Visual Arts
Painting Group Gellibrand Community House 5 Main Road Gellibrand 3239
03 5235 8424 03 5235 8348 [email protected] www.gellibrandcommunityhouse.com.au
Birrregurra Community Arts Group
www.birreartsgroup.com
Happy Hookers Apollo Bay 3233
www.facebook.com/HappyHookersCrochetandCraftApolloBay
Family and Local History
Colac & District Historical Society History Centre COPACC 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5736 [email protected]
Thurs, Fri, Sun - 2pm - 4pm
Colac & District Family History Group History Centre COPACC 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5736 [email protected] www.colacfamilyhistory.org.au
Mon, Tues 10am-2pm Thurs & Fri 1.30pm-4.30pm Sun 2pm-4pm
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Bass Strait Shell Museum 12 Noel Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6395 www.cv.vic.gov.au/organisations/bass-strait-shell-museum
Open daily from 9:30am - 8pm
Birregurra Historical Society 45 Main Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2665 www.victoriancollections.net.au/organisations/birregurra-historical-society
Wed: 10am to 12pm Sun: 2pm to 4pm Or by appointment
Cressy & District History Group 270 Cundare Duverney Rd. Berrybank 3323
03 5238 8228 [email protected] www.colacfamilyhistory.org.au/cressy
Open for research on the first Sunday of the month 2pm till 4pm Contact person Robyn Alexander
ARTS AND CULTURE – Family and Local History continued
Cape Otway Light Station Cape Otway, via Great Ocean Road Cape Otway 3233
03 5237 9240 [email protected] www.lightstation.com
Open7 days per week 9am - 5pm Closed on Xmas Day Café , tours available
Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural Society Inc PO Box 78 Apollo Bay 3233
0488 377 299 [email protected] www.apollobay.vic.au/apollo-bay-community-groups/apollo-bay-music-arts-and-entertainment-groups/apollo-bay-show
Friends of the Botanic Gardens 1 Fyans Street Colac 3250
[email protected] www.colacbotanicgdnsfriends.org.aufacebook.com/Friends-of-the-Colac-Botanic-Gardens
The Friends of Colac Botanic Gardens is a volunteer group formed to foster interest in the preservation & development of the Colac Botanic Gardens
Corangamite Regional Library 173 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4613 [email protected]
Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 5.30pm During school holiday library opens at 930 AM Fri 8.30am - 7pm Sat 10am - 12pm
Apollo Bay Library/ Library Annexe 6 Pengilley Avenue Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 1013 [email protected] www.corangamitelibrary.vic.gov.au/branches/Apollo-bay
Wed 11am - 6pm Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 12pm
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Festivals / Events
Apollo Bay Seafood Festival Apollo Bay Foreshore Reserve Apollo Bay 3233
0403 317 743 [email protected] www.apollobayseafoodfestival.com
Check website for dates
Forrest Festival Forrest 3236
0439 791 226 [email protected] www.forrestfestival.com.au
Annual Check website for dates
Wolfgang’s Beltane Festival 155 Nalangil Road Nalangil 3249
0429 708 803 [email protected] www.facebook.com/wolfgangspalace
Annual Check website for dates
Colac Custom Car & Bike Show Memorial Square Murray Street Colac 3250
www.facebook.com/groups
Annual Check website for dates
Colac Orchid Club Annual Show Colac Show Grounds Bruce Street Colac 3250
03 5231 3473 [email protected] www.oscov.asn.au/coc
Annual Check website for dates
ARTS AND CULTURE – Festivals and Events continued
Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural Show Apollo Bay Recreational Reserve 70 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay 3233
0418 377 299 [email protected] www.apollobay.vic.au/apollo-bay-community-groups/apollo-bay-music-arts-and-entertainment-groups/apollo-bay-show
Annual Dates to be verified
Colac P&A Society Heritage Festival Colac Show Grounds Bruce Street Colac 3250
0429 312 946 [email protected] www.colacshow.com.au/heritagefestival.html
Annual First weekend in February. Call or check website up dates
Birregurra Festival & Art Show Main Street Birregurra 3242
0419 367 994 www.birregurra.festival.com
Annual Check websites for dates
Colac Kana Festival Murray Street Colac 3250
Annual Check website for dates
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Apollo Bay Art Show Senior Citizen Centre Whelan Street Apollo Bay 3233
www.apollobay.com/arts
Annual Check website for dates
Gellibrand River Blues & Blueberry Festival Otway Tourist Park Gellibrand River 3239
03 5235 8357 [email protected] www.blueandblueberryfestival.com.au
Annual Check website for dates
Colac & District Pastoral & Agricultural Society Colac Show Bruce Street Colac 3250
03 5231 3113 [email protected] www.colacshow.com.au www.facebook.com/ColacDistrictPastoralAgriculturalSociety
Annual Dates to be verified
Australia Day Celebrations Colac 3250
www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Colac Shire will announce where celebrations will be held
Galleries
Arts Inc Gallery Mechanics Hall 21 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay 3233
[email protected] apollobay.com/arts
Open: 11am - 4pm every Saturday & Sunday
Online Art Gallery www.apollobaygallery.blogspot.com.au Visit the gallery online
Red Rock Gallery and Carolyn Theatre 520 Corangamite Lake Road Cororooke 3254
03 5233 1030 0488 531 637 [email protected] www.redrockarts.com.au
Exhibitions, events. Open: 11am-4pm every Saturday & Sunday Check website for details
ARTS AND CULTURE – Galleries continued
Studio 92 Arts Connection 70 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 52 322389 0407 818 932 www.ian.org.au/ian-organisations/studio-92facebook.com/Studio
Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm Sat - Sun 10am - 3pm
Markets and Auctions
Birregurra Fire Brigade Sunday Market & Auction Birregurra Football Oval Birregurra 3249
03 5236 2337 www.colacotwaysconnect.com.au/events/event/223-birregurra-fire-brigade-sunday-market-auction
Check website for details & dates
Made & Found Easter Market Forrest Hall Grant Street Forrest 3236
03 5236 6591 Forrest Community House
Easter Sunday
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Wye River CFA Auxiliary Summer Fete Fire Station Cr Great Ocean Road & The Boulevarde Wye River 3234
[email protected] www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/calendar
Check website for dates
Apollo Bay Indoor Market St Aidan’s Hall Nelson Street Apollo Bay 3233
[email protected] www.facebook.com/Apollo-Bay-Indoor-Market
Check website for dates
Giant Gellibrand Auction & Market Gellibrand Football Oval 20 Football Road Gellibrand 3239
03 5235 8225 [email protected]
Contact for future dates
Apollo Bay Community Market Foreshore Apollo Bay 3233
[email protected] www.apollobay.vic.au/markets/99-ab-community-market
Every Saturday Morning May be subject to change
Apollo Bay Farmers Market Youth Club 19-21 Moore Street Apollo Bay 3233
0488 377 299 [email protected] www.apollobay.vic.au/markets/109-ab-farmers-market
Third Sunday of the month; 9am-1pm May be subject to change
Monster Car Boot Sale Youth Club 19-21 Moore Street Apollo Bay 3233
www.apollobay.vic.au
Check website for details & future dates
Apollo Bay Fair Youth Club 19-21 Moore Street Apollo Bay 3233
www.apollobay.vic.au
Check website for future dates
ARTS AND CULTURE – Markets and Auctions continued
Birregurra Market Main Street Birregurra 3242
www.birregurrafestival.com
Every second Sunday of month from Nov to April Special Market Easter Sunday
Apollo Bay Twilight Market Youth Club 19-21 Moore Street Apollo Bay 3233
www.facebook.com/Apollobaytwilightmarket
Check website for dates
Music & Music Events
Bluegrass Jam Camp Forrest Neighbourhood House Grant Street Forrest 3236
03 5236 6591 www.facebook.com/forrest.neighbourhoodhouse
Check website for dates
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Forrest Jam Session Forrest Neighbourhood House Grant Street Forrest 3236
03 5236 6591 www.facebook.com/forrest.neighbourhoodhouse
Check website for dates
A Musical Evening by the Sea Anglican Church 7 Nelson Street Apollo Bay 3233
www.apollobay.vic.au
Check website for dates
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Marsh OMM ROCK CHOIR
0467 558 827 www.deansmarsh.org.au/orchestral-manouevres-in-the-marsh
Check website for details
Otway Community Radio Shop 6, 86 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1991 [email protected] www.ocrfm.org.au
98.3 FM Colac & District 88.7 FM Along the Coast
ARTS AND CULTURE - Music and Music Event - Continued
Apollo Bay Radio Inc 21 Moore Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5289 1272 0458 537 852 [email protected] www.3abr.org
87.6 FM
Apollo Bay Music Festival Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6761 1300 689 297 [email protected] www.apollobaymusicfestival.com
Dates to be verified Check website for more details
Colac City Band Carols by Candlelight Memorial Square Murray Street Colac 3250
0408 917 002 www.facebook.com/ColacCityBand
Annual Check website for future dates
FReeZA – Battle of the Bands COPACC Cr Rae & Gellibrand Streets Colac 3250
0400 131 697 0434 611 297 [email protected] www.facebook.com/ColacFreeza
Check website for upcoming events
Apollo Bay Arts, Music and Entertainment
03 5237 7670 www.apollobay.vic.au/apollo-bay-music-arts-and-entertainment
Includes community group Melody Makers
Beeac Community Carols Beeac Community Centre Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5234 6351 [email protected]
Annual
Birregurra Ukulele Kollecti
[email protected] www.birreartsgroup.com
Check website for details
Lavers Hill Fog Suckers Ukulele Group
0417 948 522 [email protected]
Check website for details
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ARTS AND CULTURE - Musicians/Choirs/Bands
The Choir of Heart & Soul COPACC Cnr Rae & Gellibrand Streets Colac 3250
0452 255 017 To be advised
We meet Thursdays at COPACC during school term, 11.45am - 1.00pm. New singers always welcome.
Apollo Bay Community Choir Senior Citizens Centre 4 Whelan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 1058 www.apollobay.vic.au/apollo-bay-community-groups/apollo-bay-music-arts-and-entertainment-groups/apollo-bay-community-choir www.facebook.com/Apollo-Bay-Community-Choir
Tuesday nights 7:30pm (from 7pm in Summer)
BUSINESS GROUPS AND PROGRESS ASSOCIATIONS Colac & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry PO Box 343 Colac 3250
0402 223 822 [email protected] www.colacdistrictchamberofcommerce.com.au
Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism PO Box 273 Apollo Bay 3233
0419 162 683 [email protected] www.apollobaychamber.com.au
Otway Forum Apollo Bay Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6926 [email protected] www.apollobay.org.au/forum
Acts as an information channel between ratepayers and residents and the Colac Otway Council, by expressing Public Opinion, and to keep the community informed.
CHILDCARE Bluewater Fitness Centre 118-134 Hearn Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9551 [email protected]
Monday to Friday 9am to 11.30am for 0 to 5 years
Apollo Bay Child Care Services 4 Pengilley Av Apollo Bay 3233
[email protected] 0427367543 0419635934.
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm for 0 to 12 years
The Cubby House Early Learning and Kinder 91-97 Pound Road Colac 3250
03 5231 4811 www.thecubbyhouseelc.com.au
The Cubby House Centre caters for children aged 6 months to 6 years. The centre is open from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Care available by booking for After School care and School Holidays
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Millville Childcare Pty Ltd
23-27 Hart Street Colac 3250
03 5232 2550 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.millvillechildcare.com
Millville Childcare Centre caters for children aged Birth to School age. Full time, Part time and Occasional Care and is open from 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Millville also offers 3year old and Registered 4year old Kinder
Colac Family Day Care Otway Shire 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 http://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
In home day care for 0 to 12 years
Forrest Occasional Care Forrest Primary School 10 Grant Street Forrest 3236
03 5236 6393 [email protected]
Child Care for 1 to 5 years Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9am to 2pm School Terms Only
Forrest After School Care Forrest Primary School 10 Grant Street Forrest 3236
03 5236 6393 [email protected]
After School Care for 5 to 12 years 3.30pm to 6pm School Terms Only
Wydinia Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre 19 Dunoon Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4552 [email protected]
Long Day Care Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.15pm
Champs Out of School Hours Care St Mary’s Community Centre Calvert Street Colac 3250
0409 992 544 [email protected]
School Holiday Program After School Care for 4 to 12 years
COLAC OTWAY SHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL LAWS
Colac Otway Shire Offices 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm All general enquiries
Dogs On Beaches 0419 301 311 [email protected]
The Otway Coast Committee manages dogs on beaches in the Otway Shire
Noise Complaints 03 5232 9400 Weekdays 9am - 5pm After hours call police on 000
Impounded Vehicles 03 5232 9400 Council impounds abandoned and unregistered vehicles for 30 days
Avoiding Neighborhood Disputes 1800 658 528
The dispute service is free of charge and operates in strict confidentiality. Types of disputes may include fences, noisy pets, trees, property damage and people’s behavior
Fire Prevention 03 5232 9400 For information on safety and fire prevention.
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Household Chemical Collection 03 5232 9400 For information about safe disposal
Overhanging Branches 03 5232 9400 Call during office hours to lodge concerns re overhanging branches.
Registration Tags 03 5232 9400 Upon initial registration, Council will issue a lifetime registration tag for your animal
Lodging a Complaint with Council Local Laws Department PO Box 283 Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 Call during office hours to lodge concerns and complaints.
Colac Otway Shire Council Maintenance Programs
Footpaths, Kerbs & Channels 03 5232 9400 Weekdays 9am - 5pm Maintain all footpath, kerbs and channels
Drainage 03 5232 9400 Weekdays 9am - 5pm Maintain all open and underground drainage systems
Trees 03 5232 9400 Weekdays 9am - 5pm Clear all trees in Colac to the required clearance from power lines
Roads 03 5232 9400 Weekdays 9am - 5pm Maintain all unsealed roads, car parks and fire access tracks by routine grading
COLAC OTWAY SHIRE COUNCIL LAWS - Colac Otway Shire Council Maintenance Programs continued
Sports Fields 03 5232 9400 Provide cyclic maintenance to sports fields including mowing, fertilizing & weed control. Maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems is included
Parks and Streetscapes 03 5232 9400 Maintain all major and minor parks and streetscapes including mowing, shrubs, flower beds, trees and park furniture
Vegetation Control 03 5232 9400 Carry out slashing of Council road reserves for maintenance & fire prevention purposes. Weed spraying in conjunction with the slashing program is included in this program
Home Maintenance for the Elderly
03 5232 9420 Provides a minor home maintenance & modifications services
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Council Permits
Food Safety Plans 03 5232 9400 Anyone intending to establish a food premises is required to obtain prior approval and be registered with Council's Environmental Health Unit
Building, Pools & Spas, Fencing, Sheds & Garages, Dwellings & Commercial Building Permits
03 5232 9400 www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
If you have any queries regarding your permit or application please contact the Colac Otway Shire on the number listed
Incinerators 03 5232 9400 Permits are required at certain times of the year
Fireworks 03 5232 9400 www.workcover.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm Check with Work Safe and the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer at Council prior to use of fireworks
Roadside Firewood Collection 03 5232 9400 Weekdays 9am - 5pm To get permission to collect firewood on a roadside
Rubbish and Waste Stations
Waste and Recycling Services 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Western Waste Management 11-27 Mariner Street Colac East 3250
03 5231 3076 Free disposal of glass and plastic bottles, aluminum and scrap metal
COLAC OTWAY SHIRE COUNCIL LAWS – Rubbish and Waste Stations continued
Apollo Bay Waste Recovery Centre Arthur Court Apollo Bay 3233
03 52371156 10am - 2pm every day except Thursdays
Alvie Transfer Station Corangamite Lake Road Alvie 3249
03 5232 9400 Tuesday - Friday 10am - 3pm Sunday 10am - 3pm
Birregurra Transfer Station
Scoullers Street Birregurra 3242
03 5232 9400 First Friday of each month 10am - 4pm Sun 10am - 4pm
Beech Forrest Drop Off Facility Main Street Beech Forest 3237
03 5232 9400 730 am -1130 AM - 12noon Saturday Fortnightly (Check Waste Calendars for Details), Domestic Waste, Recyclables
Carlisle Drop Off Facility Carlisle River Road Carlisle River 3239
03 5232 9400 730am – 1130 am Saturday Fortnightly (Check Waste Calendars for Details) Domestic Waste
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Gellibrand Drop Off Facility
Carlisle Gellibrand Road Gellibrand 3239
03 5232 9400 Sun Each Fortnight 12pm - 4pm (Check Waste Calendars for Details) Domestic Waste Recyclables Collection
Lavers Hill Drop Off Facility Great Ocean Road Lavers Hill 3238
03 5232 9400 12.30pm – 4 pm Saturday Fortnightly (Check Waste Calendars for Details) Domestic waste Recyclables Collection
Animal Welfare
Council Ranger 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 eekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Wildlife Services 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 www.departmentofsustainabilityandenvironment.com.au
Injured wildlife such as Kangaroos, Koalas and Native Birds
Bees and Wasps Contact COSWorks 03 5232 9400
If Bees & Wasps are becoming a problem on your property
Stock On Roads 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 To report all live stock on any road or pavement which causes or is likely to cause hazards to other road users
COLAC OTWAY SHIRE COUNCIL LAWS - Animal Welfare continued
Impounded Dogs And Cats 33 Ross Moyne Road Colac West 3250
03 5232 9400 Weekdays 9am – 5pm Fees do apply when getting a dog or cat out of pound
Injured Wildlife Carlisle River Shelter
03 5235 0202
Adopt a Pet 03 5232 9400 Information available 9am - 5pm
Pest Animals 136 186 www.departmentofprimaryindustries.com.au
Includes Rabbits, Foxes, Cats, Mice, Deer & Sparrows
Animals Causing a Nuisance 03 5232 9400 Weekdays 9am - 5pm Nuisance animals include those who injure or endanger the health of any person; or create noise.
Snakes 13 11 26 (24/7 Poison Information Centre) Darren Keiller 0425 751 706 Scott Grant 0400 545 798 Darren Rhook 0407 868 560
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CULTURAL SERVICES
Diversitat Settlement and Community Programs Colac Area Health 2-28 Connor Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5320 [email protected] www.diversitat.org.au Reconnect program 03 5232 5323
Asylum Seeker & Refugee Support Casework Services Financial Counselling Information Referral Training Programs Reconnect Program
Victoria Police Cross Cultural Liaison Officer Colac Police Station 42 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5230 0000 www.police.vic.gov.au
Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc 144 Westbourne Grove Northcote 3070
0408 335 379 03 9481 0800 [email protected] www.vaeai.org.au
VAEAI’s main functions are providing advice on Koorie education issues, monitoring education trends & advocating for the needs of our community
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Op 62 Morgan Street North Geelong 3215
03 5277 0044 [email protected] www.wathaurong.org.au
The primary purpose of the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative is to provide holistic & culturally secure service responses to meet the specific needs of the Aboriginal community
Aboriginal Health Workers Colac Area Health 15 -17 Hart Street Colac 3250
03 52325520
Aboriginal Health Workers offering services within Colac Area Health
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention & Legal Service Victoria 177 Koroit Street Warrnambool 3280
1800 105 303 03 5562 5755 www.fvpls.org
Aboriginal community controlled organisation providing assistance to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander victims/survivors of family violence & sexual assault & working with families & communities affected by violence
Koorie Education Support Officers (KESOs) 5A Little Ryrie Street Geelong 3220
03 5225 1000 [email protected] www.vaeai.org.au
Koorie Engagement Support Officers (KESOs) are an integral part of Victoria’s state education system. KESOs support Koorie children & their families with assistance to make the journey through primary & secondary school as seamless as possible
Caracaramigen-The Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place
0449 948 475 www.wathaurong-org-au
Open Hours: Wed 10am – 4pm Thurs 10am – 4pm
DISABILITY SERVICES
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) 13 Connor Street Colac 3250
1800 800 110 [email protected] www.ndis.gov.au
Weekday’s 9am – 5 pm The National Disability insurance Scheme provides individualized support for eligible people with permanent and significant disability their families and carers
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Department of Health and Human-Services 310 Murray Street Colac 3250
1800 783 783 Colac 52315932 intake and enquiries regarding disabilities’ .
Financial assistance, accommodation options, community involvement and other supports and services for people with a disability, their families and carers
Colac Otway Disability Accommodation (CODA) 58 Hesse Street Colac 3250
03 5231 1573 0418 523 661 [email protected] www.coda.org.au
24/7 Respite, individual support, self-managed; supports community participation; supported accommodation; the CODA secondhand shop
DISABILITY SERVICES - Education
Colac Specialist School 120A Wilson Street PO Box 307 Colac 3250
03 5231 1055 [email protected] www.colacspecialistschool.vic.edu.au/
Students participate in a range of engaging programs that aim to develop their educational, social, behavoural, physical and emotional wellbeing
Colac Early Education Program Colac Specialist School 120A Wilson Street Colac 3250
03 5231 1055 [email protected] www.colacspecialistschool.vic.edu.au/
Supports children (2.8 years to 6 years of age) and their families who may have a disability or developmental delay
Karingal
Gen U Formerly Karingal Disability Services 101 Queens Street Colac 3250
03 52322877 [email protected]
Weekdays 9am - 5pm. Services available include GenU Colac Administration, Transcend (Mental Health Support), Individual Support & Accommodation Support
Karingal Farmhouse 218 Sinclair Street South Elliminyt 3250
03 5232 2408 robert.mccullaghgenu.org.au www.genu.org.au
Weekdays 9am - 3pm Day activities and employment for people with disabilities
St Laurence Community Services
My Plan: Disability Services (NDIS) Corner Bath & Wilson Streets Colac 3250
03 5232 1425 1800 23 44 55 www.stlaurence.org.au/services/my-plan-disability-services
Services available include My Home, My Independence, My Path, My Travel, My Transport & My Work
My Path Queen Street 101 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5327 [email protected] www.mypath.org.au
Disability education services Weekdays 9am - 5pm Following school terms
Botanic Café on the Lake 1 Fyans Street Colac 3250
03 5232 2858 [email protected] www.colacbotaniccafe.com.au
Weekdays 10am - 4pm Functions & Catering also available
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DISABILITY SERVICES - St Laurence Community Services
Kui Nursery 101 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4164 0459 690 066 [email protected] www.stlaurence.org.au
Tuesdays –Sundays 9 am – 5pm
The Otway Kitchen 101 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 52315327 [email protected] www.theotwaykitchen.com.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Skills Connection
Skills Connection 50 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2333 [email protected] www.skillsconnection.org.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Jiffy Services 68 Dennis Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1506 [email protected] www.skillsconnection.org.au/html_pages/jiffy_services.html
Services include Lawn Mowing & Garden Service, Car Care, Commercial & Domestic Services (Cleaning), Self-Serve Dog Wash, Curbside Numbering & Electrical Test & Tag Service
Community Connection 96 Pound Road Colac 3250
03 5232 2042 [email protected] [email protected] www.skillsconnection.org.au
See below for services offered/provided
Food-a-Rama Catering Service 96 Pound Road Colac 3250
03 5231 2333 0428 521 534 [email protected] [email protected] www.skillsconnection.org.au/html_pages/function_catering.html
Weekdays 8:30am - 4:30pm Catering & Home Delivered Lunch & Evening Meals
Studio 92 70 Murray Street Colac 3250
0407 818 932 [email protected] www.skillsconnection.org.au/html_pages/studio_92.htm
Weekdays 9am - 4pm Weekends 10am - 3pm Commercial Art Gallery
Riding Develops Abilities’ Victoria RDAV Colac Centre Colac-Lavers Hill Road Elliminyt 3250
03 5233 4615 0432 548 326 [email protected] www.rdav.asn.au/centres/colac
Tuesday- 10.30 am- 12.30 pm In line with school terms ( Closed during winter )
Colac Otway Region Advocacy Service (CORAS) 50A Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1009 [email protected] [email protected] www.coras.com.au
Provides advocacy for people with disabilities
Colac Otway Disability Accommodation – CODA Shop 6, 58 Hesse Street Colac 3250
03 5231 1573 www.coda.org.au
Mon Fri 9am-4pm
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EDUCATION
Primary
Alvie Consolidated School Wool Wool Road Alvie 3249
03 5234 8256 Principal: Craig Donahoo [email protected] www.alvie-cs.vic.edu.au
Primary School
Apollo Bay P12 College Pengilley Av Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6483 [email protected]
www.apollobayp12.vic.edu.au
Prep to Year 12
Beeac Primary School 35 Lang Street Beeac 3249
03 5234 6463 [email protected]
www.beeacps.vic.edu.au
Primary School
Birregurra Primary School 58 Beal Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2222 [email protected] www.birregurraps.vic.edu.au
Primary School
Carlisle River Primary School 49 Moomowroong Road Carlisle River 3239
03 5235 0261 [email protected]
www.carlisleriverps.vic.edu.au
Primary School
St Mary's Primary School 15-27 Calvert Street Colac 3250
03 5231 3640 [email protected] www3.smcolac.catholic.edu.au
Catholic Primary School
Colac Primary School 65 Murray Street Colac East 3250
03 5231 2560 [email protected] www.colacps.vic.edu.au
Primary School
Colac South West Primary School 238 Wilson Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1170 [email protected] www.colac-sw-ps.vic.edu.au
Primary School
Colac Specialist School 120A Wilson Street Colac 3250
03 5231 1055 [email protected] www.colacspecialistschool.vic.edu.au
Specialist Education for children with special needs
Colac West Primary School 12 Ligar Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2479 [email protected]
www.colacwest.vic.edu.au
Primary School
Elliminyt Primary School 135 Slater Street Elliminyt 3250
03 5231 5208 [email protected] www.elliminyt.vic.edu.au/
Primary School
Forrest Primary School 10 Grant Street Forrest 3236
03 5236 6393 [email protected] www.forrestps.vic.edu.au/
Primary School
Lavers Hill P-12 College 10 College Drive Lavers Hill 3238
03 5237 3213 [email protected]
www.lavershillp12c.vic.edu.au
Prep to Year 12
Sacred Heart Primary School 125 Hart Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5292 [email protected]
www.shcolac.catholic.edu.au
Catholic Primary School
St Brendan’s Primary School 727 Corangamite Lake Road Coragulac 3249
03 5233 1464 [email protected]
www.sbcoragulac.catholic.edu.au
Catholic Primary School
Secondary
Colac Secondary College 173 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5231 9800 [email protected] www.colac-sc.vic.edu.au
Secondary School
Gen U 47-49 Hesse Street Colac, Vic 3250
03 5232 2877
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Trinity College-
119 Hart Street Colac 3250
03 52339200 [email protected] www.tcc.vic.edu.au/
Catholic Secondary School
Apollo Bay P12 College Pengilley Av Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6483 [email protected]
www.apollobayp12.vic.edu.au
Prep to Year 12
Lavers Hill P-12 College 10 College Drive Lavers Hill 3238
03 5237 3213 [email protected]
www.lavershillp12c.vic.edu.au
Prep to Year 12
Turning Point Great Ocean Road Lavers Hill 3238
03 5237 3213 Denise Hooke Co-Ordinator 0417 117 091 [email protected]
www.lavershillp12c.vic.edu.au/turning-point/
The Turning Point Partnership Program works with students who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from school, education and their aspirations for the future.
Libraries Colac Community Library and Learning Centre Division of Corangamite Regional Libraries 173 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4613 [email protected] www.corangamitelibrary.vic.gov.au/branches/colac
6 Public Internet PCs with access to Online Resources. Photocopying, Meeting Rooms, Local & Family History Resources. Different Children’s Programs. Open Hours Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5.30pm Friday 8.30am-7pm Saturday 10am-12 noon Except during school holidays open at 9.30am Monday to Friday 10-12 noon Saturday
Apollo Bay Library
Division of Corangamite Regional Libraries 6 Pengilley Ave Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 1013 [email protected]
Free WI FI, Public Computer, Children’s area, Rhyme time/Storytime. Open Monday 2-5 Trial Wednesday 11am-1pm 1.30pm-6pm Friday 10am-1pm 1.30pm-5pm Saturday 10am-12 noon
Library Outreach & Home Services Van 173 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4613 0408 525 538 [email protected]
Colac Toy Library Inc. Colac Library 173 Queen St Colac 3250
0439 469 043 Jess
Open Hours Friday 10 am – 11 pm
University of the Third Age (U3A)
University of the third age (U3A) Colac Otway Inc. 55 Hesse Street PO Box 558 Colac 3250
03 5231 4435 [email protected]
University of the third age U3A Apollo Bay Apollo Bay 3233
035237 7797 www.u3a.apollobay.org.au/ [email protected]
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Learn Local Learn Local Apollo Bay Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
Learn Local Colac Community Hub Inc. 34 Connor Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2822 Pre Accredited Training
Learn Local St Laurence Community Services 55 Dennis Street Colac 3250
03 5231 9500 Pre Accredited Training
Other Education
Home Education Network [email protected] www.home-ed.vic.edu.au
At home Schooling
Diversitat Training 5223 3222 www.training.diversitat.org.au
Playgroups
Apollo Bay Preschool &Roster
Playgroup
Apollo Bay Preschool- 69 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6494 [email protected]. gov.au
Roster Play Group Thursday 9am to 12pm Preschool Mon-Tues-Wed 8.45am-1.45pm
Apollo Bay Playgroup St Aiden’s Anglican Church Hall- 187 Great Ocean Rd Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6119 0429 977 364 0422 740 993
Wednesday 10am to 12pm
Children at Play Beeac Community Health- 31 Lang Street Beeac 3249
03 5267 1270
Friday 10.30 am to 12.30 pm Fortnightly
Carlisle River Playgroup Carlisle River Hall 35 Gellibrand River Rd Carlisle River 3239
03 5238 3278
Friday 11am to 1pm
Mums and Bubs Colac Community Hub 23 Miller Street Colac 3250
Caz Cole 03 5232 5520
Group for Mums and Bubs
Cororooke Playgroup St Brendan’s Hall 727 Lake Corangamite Rd Coragulac 3249
03 5233 1000 Tuesday 10.30am to 12pm Fortnightly
Lavers Hill Playgroup Lavers Hill Pre-School 10 College St Lavers Hill 3238
03 5237 3213 0414 948 522
Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am
Steiner By The Sea Playgroup 735 Barham River Road Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7903 0428 999 490 Lyndi Whalen
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Sacred Heart Playgroup Sacred Heart Primary School 125 Hart Street Colac 3250
0419 317 792 Monday 10.30am to 12pm
Smalltalk Supported Playgroup Barwon Child, Youth & Family- 54C Bromfield Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4740 [email protected] www.barwonchildyouthfamily.org.au
St John's Playgroup St John's Hall Pollack St Colac 3250
Lynne 0467 506 586 Hilary 0409 028 133
Tuesday 1pm to 3pm
MOPS Mothers of Pre-Schoolers Christian Family Church 33 Cants Road Colac 3250
0413 693 274
Warrion Playgroup Sunday School Hall 603 Coragulac-Beeac Rd Warrion 3249
03 5234 8440
Tuesday 10.30am to 12.30pm
Post-Secondary
Victorian Group Training 111-113 Bromfield Street Colac 3250
1300 563 977 [email protected] www.vgtc.org.au
Registered Training Organisation
The Gordon - Colac Campus 173 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5225 0500 Head Office 03 5232 1596 Local (number not checked regularly so best to ring Head office) www.thegordon.edu.au/future-students/training-facilities/colac-campus
TAFE-Tertiary Education
Advanced Career Training 55 Dennis Street Colac 3250
03 5231 9500 Head Office 1800 660 030
Training in Disability, Aged Care, Mental Health and community Care.
Skills Connection Inc.
50 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2333 [email protected] www.skillsconnection.org.au
Disability services; disability (DES) employment services; supported employment services; individual and business training
Pre-school/Kindergarten
Birregurra Pre-School 95 Main Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2096
Pre-School & Kindergarten
Colac East Kindergarten 1 Polwarth Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2617 [email protected] www.bcyf.org.au/what-we-do/kindergarten
Kindergarten
Cubby House 91-97 Pound Road Colac 3250
03 5231 4811 thecubbyhouseelc.com.au/
Kindergarten
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Forrest Learning Centre 10 Grant Street Forrest 3236
03 5236 6540 [email protected]
Pre-School & Kindergarten
Laver Hill & District Pre-School 5 College Drive Great Ocean Road Lavers Hill 3238
03 5237 3229
Pre-School & Kindergarten
Millville Child Care Centre 23 Hart Street Colac 3250
03 5232 2550 Pre-School & Kindergarten
Winifred Nance Kindergarten 5 Gilmartin Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4749 [email protected] www.bcyf.org.au/what-we-do/kindergarten
Pre-School & Kindergarten
Wydinia Kindergarten 19 Dunoon Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4552 www.bcyf.org.au/what-we-do/kindergarten
Pre-School & Kindergarten
Coragulac Kindergarten 720 Corangamite Lake Road Coragulac 3249
03 5233 1436 [email protected]
Pre-School & Kindergarten
Apex Pre-School Centre 7 Howarth Street Elliminyt 3250
03 5231 4271 www.apexpreschool.com
pre-School & Kindergarten
Apollo Bay Pre-School 69 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6494 [email protected]. gov.au
Pre-School & Kindergarten
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Stations
POLICE EMERGENCY - TRIPLE ZERO
000 (Triple Zero)
Colac Police Station Cnr Dennis & Queen Streets Colac. 3250
03 5230 0000 www.police.vic.gov.au
Apollo Bay Police Station 35A Nelson Street Apollo Bay. 3233
03 5237 6750
Beeac Police Station 63 Main Street Beeac. 3251
03 5234 6255
Birregurra Police Station 89 Main Street Birregurra. 3242
03 5236 2034
Forest Police Station 469 Springvale Road Forest Hill. 3131
03 5236 6372
EMERGENCY SERVICES – Police Stations continued Lavers Hill Police Station 64-66 Great Ocean Road Lavers Hill. 3237
03 5237 3200
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 www.crimestoppers.com.au
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Ambulance Stations
AMBULANCE EMERGENCY - TRIPLE ZERO
000 (Triple Zero)
Colac Ambulance Station Rae Street Colac. 3250
03 5228 2828 www.ambulance.vic.gov.au
Fire Stations
FIRE EMERGENCY - TRIPLE ZERO 000 (Triple Zero)
Colac Fire Brigade 30-34 Rae Street Colac. 3250
03 5231 5134
Gellibrand and Kawarren Fire Brigades Main Road Gellibrand. 3239
03 5235 8317
Otway Fire Brigade Chapplevale Road Lavers Hill.
03 5237 3162
Carlisle River Fire Brigade 56 Gellibrand River Road Carlisle River. 3239
03 5235 0247
Midway Otways Fire Brigade Charleys Creek Road Gellibrand. 3239
03 5235 8139
Gerangamete Fire Brigade 2114 Colac Forrest Road Gerangamete. 3243
03 5236 6380
Yeodene Fire Brigade 205 Birregurra-Yeodene Roads Yeodene. 3249
03 5233 4605 Captain Ari Deleeuw 5233 4563 or 0429 334 562
Forrest Fire Brigade Rivendall Road Forrest. 3236
03 5236 6542
Nalangil Fire Station 230 Nalangil Road Nalangil. 3249
03 5235 1355
Cororooke Fire Brigade Corangamite Lake Road Cororooke. 3254
03 5233 1573
Barongarook West Fire Station 247 Colac Lavers Hill Road Elliminyt. 3250
03 5231 1970
Region 6 HQ Headquarters 115 Bromfield Street Colac. 3250
03 5232 5600
AKD – Calco Fire Brigade 7-15 Forest Street Colac. 3250
03 5231 9100
Irrewarra Fire Brigade 5 Ryans Road Irrewarra. 3249
03 5233 6306
Warrion Fire Brigade 640 Coragulac – Beeac Road Warrion. 3249
Larpent Fire Brigade Larpent Road Larpent. 3249
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Emergency Services
State Emergency Service Colac/Otway unit 87 Wilson Street Colac. 3250
13 25 00 www.ses.vic.gov.au
Digital Mobile Phone Emergency Service
112
Text Emergency Call using TTY 106
Child Protection Crisis Line (DHHS) 54B Bromfield Street Colac 3250
1800 075 599 (Child Protection Intake) 13 12 78 (After Hours Emergency)
24/7
Tune in During Emergencies
Radio ABC 774 AM www.abc.net.au/radio/listen.online Listen Line
Radio ABC 89.5 FM - Local – Apollo Bay
www.abc.net.au/radio/listen.online /
Listen Line
Radio 3 ABR www.radio.australia.net.au
Online
Radio 104.7 FM Colac www.abc.net.au/radio/listen.online/
Listen Line
Hospitals
Colac Area Health 2-28 Connor street Colac. 3250
03 5232 5100
Otway Health 37 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay. 3233
03 5237 8500
Utilities
Australia Post 13 76 78
Barwon Water Emergencies & Faults 33 Bromfield Street Colac. 3250
1300 656 007 www.barwonwater.vic.gov.au
Dial before you Dig 11 00 www.1100.com.au
Origin Energy 13 24 61
Telstra 13 22 00
Citipower 13 12 80 www.powercor.com.au/power-outages/full-outage
EMERGENCY SERVICES – Utilities continued Powercor 13 24 12
www.portal.powercor.com.au
Vic Roads on Road Hazards & Emergencies
13 11 70
Natural Gas & LP Gas Emergencies & Leaks only
13 27 71 1800 427 532
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Government Services
Bureau of Meteorology - Victoria 03 9669 4000 www.bom.gov.au/vic/
Colac Otway Shire 2-6 Rae Street Colac. 3250
03 5232 9400 www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Dept. of Health and Human Services 1300 650 172 www.dhhs.vic.gov.au
Department Of Immigration and Border Protection
13 18 81 FEDERAL 1300 853 773 VIC
Dept. of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
13 61 86
Emergency Animal Disease Watch Helpline
1800 675 888 www.farmbiosecurity.com.au
EPA Pollution Watch Line 1800 372 842 www.epa.vic.gov.au
Fisheries Victoria (Dept. of Primary Industries) 69 Nelson Street Apollo Bay. 3233
03 5237 2400 or 13 34 74 www.dpi.vic.gov.au
Parks Victoria (Great Otway National Park & Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary)
03 5237 2500 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Victorian Bushfire Info Line 1800 226 226 www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Vic. Coastal, Land Weather & Flood Warnings
1300 659 217
Rainfall: Bureau of Meteorology Station 090001 Harold Cockerell
03 5237 6632
Weather: Apollo Bay (local) Jeffrey Richardson
0409 331 596 www.apollobay.com/weather
Advice and Assistance Alcoholics Anonymous - 24 hours Geelong
03 5229 1710
The Salvation Army Colac Corps Army Community Support Services 35 Corangamite Street Colac. 3250
03 5231 1178
Australian Breast Feeding Association Helpline
1800 686 268
Aust. Red Cross Emergency Information 23-47 Villiers Street Melbourne. 3000
1800 131 701 [email protected] www.redcross.org.au/contact-vic
Child Protection Crisis Line 24 Hour 13 12 78
Crisis Accommodation Homelessness 24 Hour
1800 825 955
Kids Helpline 24 Hour 1800 551 800
Lifeline 24 Hour 13 11 14
Maternal And Child Health Care Services 24 Hour
13 22 29
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EMERGENCY SERVICES – Advice and Assistance continued Men’s Health Care Services 1800 766 491 or 9428 2899
National Relay Services 24 Hour 1800 555 660
Gamblers Help Colac Otways 03 5278 8122 1800 858 858 www.bethany.org.au
National Perinatal Depression Help Line
1300 726 306
Poison Information National 13 11 26
Parent Line Victoria 13 22 89
Safe Steps Family Violence Response 24 Hour
1800 015 188
Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292
1800 RESPECT Counselling 24 Hour 1800 737 732
Nurse on Call 1300 606 024
Wildlife Emergency Carlisle River Wildlife Shelter 03 5235 0202
Help for Wildlife 0417 380 687
Wildlife Emergency 1300 094 535 www.wildlifevictoria.org.au
Wildlife Emergency 24 hours Whales and Dolphins
1300 136 017 www.wildlifevictoria.org.au
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Job Active
Matchworks 55 Dennis Street Colac 3250
03 5232 2890
St Laurence 55 Dennis St Colac 3250
03 52319 500
WDEA WORKS 87 Bromfield St Colac 3250
03 5231 3411
Other
CQ Recruitment 111 – 113 Bromfield St Colac 3250
1300 563 977
Westvic Staffing Solution 89 Bromfield St Colac 3250 Warnambool Head Office 190 Koroit Street Warnambool 3280
03 5234 3200
Victorian Group Training 111-113 Bromfield St Colac 3250
1300 158 100 Offers apprenticeship jobs and traineeships in Colac and Geelong, and also handles all apprenticeships services for employers.
Colac Family Group Employment Project
0477 002 730 [email protected]
9am – 5pm Mon – Fri By Appointment
GenU Training 51 Dennis Street Colac, Vic 3250
1300 582 687 www.genutraining.org.au
Mon – Fri 9am-5pm
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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
Departments and Other Bodies
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources 1 Spring Street Melbourne 3000
03 9651 9999 www.economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au
Department of Education and Training Head office 2 Treasury Place East Melbourne. 3002 Geelong Office 5A Little Ryrie Street Geelong, Vic. 3220
03 9637 2000 1800 809 834 www.education.vic.gov.au 03 5225 1000
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning 8 Nicholson Street East Melbourne. 3002 Colac Office 83-85 Gellibrand Street Colac, Vic. 3250
13 61 86 www.delwp.vic.gov.au
Department of Health and Human Services 50 Lonsdale Street Melbourne 3000 Colac Office 310 Murray Street Colac, Vic. 3250
1300 650 172 www.dhhs.vic.gov.au 03 5234 2804
Department of Justice & Regulation 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne. 3000
03 8684 0000 1300 365 111 www.justice.vic.gov.au
Department of Premier and Cabinet 1 Treasury Place East Melbourne 3002
03 9651 5111 dp&[email protected] www.dpc.vic.gov.au
Department of Treasury and Finance 1 Treasury Place East Melbourne 3002
03 9651 5111 [email protected] www.dtf.vic.gov.au
Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Level 1, North Tower 459 Collins Street Melbourne 3000
1300 735 135 [email protected] www.ibac.vic.gov.au
Hours of access: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner PO Box 24274 Melbourne 3001
1300 006 842 [email protected]
www.foicommissioner.vic.gov.au
Victorian Auditor-General's Office Level 31 35 Collins Street Melbourne. 3000
03 8601 7000 [email protected] www.audit.vic.gov.au
Victorian Ombudsman Level 2, 570 Bourke Street Melbourne. 3000
03 9613 6222 1800 806 314 Regional [email protected] www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au
Hours of Access: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am – 5.00 pm
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Worksafe Victioria
03 9641 1555 1800 136 089l [email protected] www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
Fair Work Ombudsman
13 13 94 www.fairwork.gov.au
Courts and Tribunals
Colac Magistrates Court Queen St Colac 3250
03 5234 3400
Mon 9am – 4.00pm Wed and Fri 9.30am – 4.00pm
Geelong Magistrates Court Railway Terrance Geelong 3220
03 5225 3333
9am – 4.30pm
Children's Court of Victoria 477 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne. 3000
03 8638 3300 www.childrenscourt.vic.gov.au email: [email protected]
Coroners Court of Victoria 65 Kavanagh Street Southbank. Victoria. 3006
1300 309 519 03 8688 0700 [email protected] www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au
County Court of Victoria 250 William Street Melbourne. 3000
03 8636 6510 www.countycourt.vic.gov.au
Hours of Access: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Magistrates' Court of Victoria 233 William Street Melbourne. 3000
03 9628 7777 www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au
Hours of Access: Monday to Friday - 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Supreme Court of Victoria 210 William Street Melbourne. 3000
03 9603 9300 [email protected] www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au
Hours of Access: Monday to Friday - 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal Level 1 233 William Street Melbourne. 3000
1800 882 752 03 9628 7855 [email protected] www.vocat.vic.gov.au
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal 55 King Street Melbourne. 3000
1800 018 228 03 8685 1462 [email protected] www.vcat.vic.gov.au
Hours of Access: Monday to Friday - 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
HALLS AND COMMUNITY CENTRES
Community Centres Colac Community Hub Inc. 34 Connor street Colac. 3250
03 5231 2822 www.communityhubinc.org.au [email protected]
Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra. 3242
03 5236 2000 [email protected]
Beeac Community Centre Inc. 55 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5234 6421 [email protected]
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Gellibrand Community House Rex Norman Reserve 5 Main Road Gellibrand 3239
03 5235 8348 [email protected]
www.gellihouse.org.au
Lavers Hill Community House Lavers Hill Hall Great Ocean Road Lavers Hill 3238
0417 948 522
Colac Neighbourhood House 23 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5210 [email protected]
Forrest Neighborhood House Public Hall Grant Street Forrest. 3236
03 5236 6591 [email protected] www.foresthouse.wordpress.com
Tues 8.30am-1pm Wed 8.30am-2.30pm Thurs 8.30am-3.30pm
Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House 6 Pengilley Avenue Apollo Bay. 3233
03 5237 8590
The Deans Marsh Community Cottage 10 Pennyroyal Valley Road Deans Marsh. 3235
03 5236 3388 [email protected]
Halls
Colac Otway Shire Council Owned Halls Hire of Facilities 2-6 Rae Street Colac. 3250 Council Owned halls include:
Barwon Downs Hall 1525 Birregurra Forrest Road Barwon Downs. 3243
Cororooke Hall 580 Corangamite Lake Road Cororooke. 3254
Larpent Hall 560 Back Larpent Road Larpent. 3249
Stoneyford Hall 2362 Cobden-Stonyford Road Stonyford. 3260
Swan Marsh Hall 598 Swan Marsh Road Swan Marsh. 3249
Warrion Hall Coragulac Beeac Road Warrion. 3249
03 5232 9418 COPACC 03 5232 9400 SHIRE [email protected] www.colacotway.vic.gov.au Fay Callahan 5236 6232 0438 331228 Helen Ezard 5232 2437 0458 432 820 Brett Ryan 0433 569 972 Tony Mahoney 5233 1571
Halls, meeting spaces and meeting rooms are available for hire to individuals and community groups Mon Fri - 8.30-5.00
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HALLS AND COMMUNITY CENTRES - Halls continued
Apollo Bay Uniting Church Community Hall 49 Nelson Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6743
Apollo Bay Mechanics Institute 21 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6470 0417 376 053
Apollo Bay Catholic Church Hall 2 Noel Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6782 [email protected]
Barongarook Hall 280 Barongarook Road Barongarook 3249
03 5233 8329 Kathy Allan 0413 925 573 03 5232 9418 03 5232 9400 [email protected] www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Beeac Community Hall 55 Lang Street Beeac, Vic. 3251
0488 186 823
Beech Forest Hall 2-4 Main Road Beech Forest, Vic. 3237
03 5235 9252 Kathy Allan 0413 925 573 03 5232 9418 03 5232 9400 [email protected] www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Birregurra Community Hall 42-44 Main Street Birregurra, Vic. 3242
03 5236 2327 Vicki Jeffrey 0419 367 994 03 5232 9418 03 5232 9400 [email protected] [email protected] www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Carlisle River Public Hall 35 Gellibrand River Road Carlisle River, Vic. 3239
Lyn Kent 5235 0234
Chapple Vale Public Hall 1785 Lavers Hill-Cobden Rd Chapple Vale, Vic. 3239
03 5238 3214 Emma Ferrari 03 5238 3278 03 5232 9418 03 5232 9400 [email protected] www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Cressy Community Hall Yarrima Road Cressy, Vic. 3322
03 5238 8325 03 5232 9418 03 5232 9400 [email protected] www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
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Eurack Public Hall & Tennis Club 700 Eurack Road Eurack, Vic. 3322
0427 481 137
Forrest Public Hall 14 Grant Street Forrest, Vic. 3236
0428 502 323 [email protected]
Gellibrand Hall 1 Old Main Road Gellibrand. Vic. 3239
0488 655 408 [email protected]
Hordern Vale Hall Marriners Access Hordern Vale, Vic. 3238
Kate Holmes 03 5237 9252 [email protected]
Irrewillipee Hall and Reserve 2470 Timboon-Colac Road Irrewillipee, Vic. 3249
Tim Ryan 03 5235 3255
Lavers Hall 43-47 Great Ocean Road Lavers Hill, Vic. 3238
03 5237 3241 Virginia Atkins 0429 373 208 03 5232 9418 [email protected] www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Yeodene Hall 130 Birregurra-Yeodene Road Yeodene, Vic. 3249
03 5233 4563
Yuulong Public Hall 5705 Great Ocean Road Yuulong, Vic. 3237
Glenn Wallace 0427 375 264
Gellibrand Hall 2 Frys Road Gellibrand. 3239
03 5235 8219
St. Aidans Church Hall 23 Nelson Street Apollo Bay. 3233
03 5237 6661
HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES
Hospitals
Colac Area Health 2-28 Connor Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5100
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Urgent Care 24/7 Colac Surgery/Day Surgery Inpatient, Maternity, Palliative Care Reception Weekdays 8.30am – 5pm
Colac Maternity Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5444
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 4pm The service offers women a comprehensive range of pregnancy, birthing & postnatal support services
Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 [email protected]
[email protected] www.otwayhealth.org.au
Mon-Thurs 9am - 5pm Fri 9am – 4.30pm Accident Emergency 24/7
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Community Health Centre’s
Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2000 [email protected] www.birregurra.com/index.php/community/comm-health-centre
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Beeac Community Health Centre 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1270 [email protected] www.hesseruralhealth.net.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Apollo Bay Community Health Centre 37- 43 McLachlan St Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 www.otwayhealth.com.au
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Doctor’s Consulting Rooms
Colac Medical Centre 6 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1128
[email protected] Online appointments available
Weekdays 8am - 7pm Weekends 10am - 4pm Bulk Billing
Otway Medical Clinic 31-35 Connor St Colac 3250
03 5231 5300 www.otwaymedical.com.au
Monday – Friday 8:45 am – 5:30 pm Bulk Billing for Pensioners and under 16yrs
Corangamite Clinic 12-14 Miller St Colac 3250
03 5231 5866 www.corangamiteclinic.com.au
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 9 pm Saturday 9 am – 12 pm Sunday 10 am – 11 am Bulk Billing for Pensioners and under 16yrs
HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES – Doctor’s Consulting Rooms Continued
Apollo Bay General Practice 40 Pascoe St Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6844
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Saturday 9 -11 am Summer only. Bulk Billing for Pensioners and Health Care card holders.Consultation By Appointment, Walk Ins Accepted & Home Visits
Moore Street Medical Clinic 1 Moore St Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7296
General Practioners Weekdays 8.30am-6.30pm Saturday 8.30am-1pm
Medical Imaging & Radiology
Colac Radiology 2-6 Conner Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5162
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm Diagnostic Imaging, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Colour Doppler, CT & OPG
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Otway Health Medical Imaging 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 [email protected] www.otwayhealth.com.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm Emergency cases
Access and Aides
Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] www.otwayhealth.com.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Cancer Detection & Support Services
McGrath Breast Care Nurse/Cancer Link Nurse Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5255
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Alternate weeks Mon & Thurs 8am - 4:30pm Mon, Wed, Thurs 8am - 4:30pm Breast Care Nurse is a registered nurse with specialist qualifications
Lake Imaging (Breast Screening) 78 Gheringhap Street Geelong 3220
13 20 50 03 5222 0900 www.breastscreen.org.au Online appointments available
Weekdays 8:30am -5.30pm Offering the complete range of diagnostic & screening services
HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES – Cancer Detection and Support Services
Cancer Centre Colac Area Health 2 -28 Connor Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5100
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Colac Cancer Support Group Colac Neighbourhood House 23 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5001
Tuesday’s 1pm - 3:30pm Contact: Lorraine Mahoney
Apollo Bay Cancer Support Group Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] [email protected] www.otwayhealth.org.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm Cancer Support queries can be directed to Otway Health
Skin Check Clinic Beeac Community Health Services 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1200
[email protected] www.hesseruralhealth.net.au
Local GPs regularly put a day aside from their clinic based schedules to run a locally based dedicated ‘Skin Check Clinic’
Oncologist from Barwon Health Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Monthly Visiting service
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Visual Aides
Talking Newspapers (Radio Program) Shop 6, Tenpin Bowl Arcade Colac 3250
03 5232 1991 www.ocrfm.org.au
Hear The Colac Herald read out on 'Talking Newspapers' from 1pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday on OCR FM 98.3 FM / 88.7 FM
Children’s Immunization Services
Childhood Immunization’s COPACC Cnr Rae & Gellibrand Streets Colac 3250
03 5232 9429 Free immunization’s the first Thursday of each month from 10:30am - 11:30am; & third Monday of each month from 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Childhood Immunization’s Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140 03 5232 5180
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Childhood Immunization’s Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] [email protected]
www.otwayhealth.org.au
Via Maternal and Child Health Nurse on a Monday
HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES - Maternal Child Health Centre’s
Colac 49 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9570
[email protected] Weekdays 9am - 5pm Free service for families with children from birth to 6 years
Apollo Bay Otway Health Pengilley Avenue Apollo Bay 3233
0427 344 606
Monday 9am - 5pm Free service for families with children from birth to 6 years
Beeac Beeac Community Health Centre 45 Duveerne Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1270
[email protected] www.hesseruralhealth.net.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm Free service for families with children from birth to 6 years
Birregurra Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
0427 344 606
[email protected] www.birregurra.com/index.php/community/comm-health-centre
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Carlisle River 35 Gellibrand Valley Road Carlisle River 3239
03 5232 9570
Free service for families with children from birth to 6 years
Cororooke Main Road Cororooke 3254
03 5232 9570
Free service for families with children from birth to 6 years
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Forrest Forrest Primary School 10 Grant Street Forrest 3236
0427 344 606
Wednesday 9am - 12pm Open the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month Free service for families with children from birth to 6years
Lavers Hill Lavers Hill P-12 College 10 College Drive Lavers Hill 3238
0427 344 606
[email protected] [email protected]
Free service for families with children from birth to 6years
Maternal & Child Health Line 13 22 29 24/7 Available to Victorian families with children from birth to school age
HEALTH SERVICES -Dental Services
Community Dental Service Colac Area Health 13 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5352 03 5232 5140
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 9am - 4pm If a dentist is unavailable you may be referred to a private dentist with a voucher
Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation Services Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5136
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Rehabilitation Services Corangamite Clinic 12-14 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5866
[email protected] www.corangamiteclinic.com.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 9pm Sat 9am - 12pm Sun 10am - 11am
Social Worker Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5173 03 5232 5140
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 5pm
Diabetes Services
Diabetes Services Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5255
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am- 5pm The Colac Area Health Diabetes Consultant Nurse specialises in acute & chronic care for diabetes
Diabetes Services Corangamite Clinic 12-14 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5866
[email protected] www.corangamiteclinic.com.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 9pm Sat 9am - 12pm Sun 10am - 11am By referral
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Diabetic Management Colac Medical Center 6 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1128 [email protected] Online appointments available
Bulk Billing Weekdays 8am - 8pm Weekends 10am - 4pm
Diabetes Services Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] www.otwayhealth.com.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm Diabetes Education
Diabetes Services Beeac Community Health Centre 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1200
[email protected] www.hesseruralhealth.org.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Diabetes Services Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2000
[email protected] www.birregurra.com.au
Visiting Service
Diabetes Australia: Colac Branch
Contact: Helen Gibson 03 5235 1330
Meet 1st Tuesday of each month
Dietitians
Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm By referral The Dietitians deliver services to the community for the prevention, treatment & management of nutrition related disease
Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2000
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Visiting Service
Beeac Community Health Centre 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1270
[email protected] www.hesseruralhealth.net.au
Visiting Service Upon request
Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] [email protected] www.otwayhealth.com.au
Visiting Service
District Nursing
Beeac Community Health Services 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1270
[email protected] www.hesseruralhealth.net.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Colac Area Health District Nurses 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5255
www.swarh2com.au./cah
7 days a week 8am - 9pm
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Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] www.otwayhealth.org.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 4000 03 5236 1200
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES - Eye Specialist (Ophthalmologist)
Ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist) Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5100
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Visiting & Co-Located Service
Eye Care 2 U Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] www.otwayhealth.org.au
Visiting Service: Bi monthly Bulk billed An optometrist & optical dispenser, provide comprehensive eye care
Family Services
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre GPO Box 4396 Melbourne 3001
1800 015 188
[email protected] www.safesteps.org.au
24/7 State-wide service for women & children experiencing violence & abuse
Nurture Until They Shine (NUTS) Kinship Care Bethany Community Support 16 Ballarat Road North Geelong, Vic 3215
03 5278 8122 1300 557 611 Information and Advice Line 1800 245 965 Centrelink Grandparent/Kinship care Advisor for any Centrelink payment enquiries
Provides advice and support for Kinship Carers. (Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles etc that have the care of a relative child and or Adolescent) Also has monthly meetings in both Geelong and Colac
Family Support / Violence / Marriage & Family Counselling Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140 03 5232 5180
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm Referral through Child FIRST intake services
Family Support for Alcoholics Barwon Child Youth and Family 54C Bromfield Street Colac, Vic 3250
03 5231 4740 [email protected]
1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 1800respect.org.au
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling and information referral service. Available 24 hours. 7 days
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Salvo Connect Family Drug Help Support Group
1300 660 068 2nd and 4th Monday of each month Day Group: Mercy Place-Lions Shed 99 Queen Street Colac 1pm-3pm Night Group: Colac Neighbourhood House 23 Miller Street, Colac 6pm-8pm
National Centre for Farm Health Tyers Street Hamilton 3300
03 5551 8533 www.farmerhealth.org.au
Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm
Barwon Child Youth and Family AOD Brief Interventions Program
03 5232 5226 Referralnet ID: aod.intervention [email protected]
A short term support service for people experiencing difficulties with their level of alcohol and/or drug use
Carers Australia Vic Autism Advisory and Support Service (AASS)
1300 222 777 Mans a helpline 24hrs/7 days a week by volunteer parents around Australia. Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can speak with another parent in a similar situation
Autism Support Services Gateway Support Services Youth Health Hub 15-17 Hart Street Colac Vic 3250
03 5231 2001
Colac Otway Disability Accommodation – CODA Shop 6 58 Hesse Street Colac, Vic 3250
03 5232 1573 www.coda.org.au
Mon –Fri 9am – 4pm
Gen U 47-49 Hesse Street Colac, Vic. 3250
03 5232 2877
Financial Counselling
Gambling Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
1800 858 858
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
24/7 Visiting & Co-Located Service
National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007 Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm
Bethany Financial Counselling 140 Manifold St. Camperdown
1300 510 439 Wed 10am-4pm
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Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140 03 5232 5180
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House 6 Pengilley Avenue Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 03 5237 8590
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] www.otwayhealth.com.au
Fortnightly Visiting Service
Financial Concessions and Services
No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) Community Hub 34 Connor Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2822 13 64 57 (13 NILS) www.communityhubinc.org.au
Enquire online Contact the Community Hub for more information Mon & Wed 10am - 3pm Fri 10am - 12pm
Rate Payment Financial Hardship
03 5232 9400 If you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot pay your rates, contact Council's rates department staff
My Post Australia Concession www.auspost.com.au/mypost
Discounted postage. Concession available for healthcare/pension card holders
Hearing Services
National Relay Service 13 36 77 (TTY/Voice Calls) 1300 555 727 (Speak & Listen) 0423 677 767 (SMS Relay)
www.relayservice.gov.au
24/7 A phone solution for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment
National Hearing Service 1/186 Murray Street Colac 3250
1800 703 123
[email protected] www.nhc.com.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Australian Hearing 33 Dennis Street Colac 3250
03 5233 9100 [email protected] www.hearing.com.au
Weekdays 9:30am – 4:30pm
Australian Hearing Pengilley Avenue Apollo Bay 3233
03 5233 9100 03 5237 8500 13 17 97 (After Hours)
[email protected] [email protected] www.hearing.com.au
Visits: Monthly
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Colac Otway Shire Hearing Loop 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Council has implemented the TTY (telephone typewriter) systems via Colac Otway Shire Customer Service Office
HEALTH SERVICES - Mental Health & Counselling Services
Beyond Blue PO Box 6100 Hawthorn West 3122
1300 224 636
www.beyondblue.org.au
24/7
Lifeline PO Box 210 Geelong 3220
13 11 14
[email protected] [email protected] www.geelonglifeline.org.au
24/7
Suicide Line 1300 651 251
[email protected] www.suicideline.org.au
24/7
Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292 03 8345 3021 (admin)
[email protected] www.sacl.com.au
7 days a week 9am – 5 pm The Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (SACL) is a state-wide, after-hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for victim/survivors of both past & recent sexual assault
1800RESPECT Counselling 1800 737 732
www.1800respect.org.au
24/7 National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service
Mental Health Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5100
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
By referral
Counselling Services & Mental Health Assessments Colac Medical Centre 6 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1128 [email protected] Online appointments available
Bulk Billing Weekdays 8am - 8pm Weekends 10am - 4pm
Community Mental Health Team Barwon Health 13 Dennis Street Colac 3250
1300 763 254 1300 094 187 (24/7)
[email protected] Crisis Line 1300 094 187
Weekdays 9am - 5:30pm Also servicing Apollo Bay & Birregurra
Barwon Health - Jigsaw
Colac Youth Hub 15-17 Hart Street Colac 3250
03 5222 6690 Crisis Line 1300 094 187
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm Visiting & Co-Located Service
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Pathways 15-17 Hart Street Colac 3250
03 5232 2260
www.pathways.org.au
7 days a week
Colac Drug and Alcohol Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Alcoholics Anonymous Cnr Nelson & Trafalgar Streets Apollo Bay 3233
AA Helpline 24/7: 1300 222 222 www.aavictoria.org.au www.aa.org.au
Fridays 7pm Meeting at the Catholic Church Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous 27 Hesse Street Colac 3250
AA Helpline 24/7: 1300 222 222 www.aavictoria.org.au www.aa.org.au
Thursdays 8pm Meeting at St Andrews Church Hall
AOD Brief Interventions Program Barwon Child, youth and Family
03 5232 5226 Referralnet ID: aod.intervention [email protected]
A short term support service for people experiencing difficulties with their level of alcohol and/or drug use
DirectLine 1800 888 236 24/7 confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral (in Vic) for individuals and Families
Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5222 4318 / 1800 806 292 – 24/7 03 5232 5140
[email protected] [email protected] www.casa.org.au
Tuesdays 9am - 5pm Visiting & Co-Located Service Adult & Children & Youth Counselling Service
Social Worker Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5173 03 5232 5140
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 5pm
Generalist Counselling Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Generalist Counselling & Welfare Services Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 [email protected] www.otwayhealth.com.au www.otwayhealth.com.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Parent Line Victoria 13 22 89 8am – midnight, 7 days a week
Cherish 03 5235 4217 A bereavement support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child. Offering support in your own home.
Kids Help Line 1800 551800 24 Hours, 7 Days a week
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Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 24 Hours, 7 Days a week
Family Relationship Service 1800 050 321
Gamblers Help 1800 858 858 24 hours, 7 days a week
MensLine 1300 78 99 78 24 hours, 7 days a week
Parentline Victoria 13 22 89 8am-12am, 7 days a week
Relationships Australia 1300 364 277
Rural Financial Counselling Service
1800 686 175
Safe Steps – Family Violence Response Centre
1800 015 188
Womens Information Referral Exchange - WIRE
1300 134 130
Legal Aid / Community Legal Service
Victoria Legal Aid 2/199 Moorabool Street Geelong 3220
03 5226 5666 1300 792 387 www.legalaid.vic.gov.au
Mon – Fri 8.45am – 5.15 pm
Barwon Community Legal Service Level 1 63 Thomas street, Belmont
1300 430 599 [email protected]
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Mens Services
Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491
www.mrs.org.au Telephone counselling and referral
Men’s Services Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140 03 5232 5180 [email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Men’s Health Colac Medical Centre 6 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1128 Online appointments available [email protected]
Weekdays 8am - 8pm Weekends 10am - 4pm Bulk Billing
Men’s Health Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2000 [email protected] www.birregurra.com/index.php/community/comm-health-centre
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm Ask about Men’s Health Forum during National Men’s Health Week
DirectLine 1800 888 236 24/7 confidential alcohol and drug councelling and referral (in Vic) for individuals and families
Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au
Call back service Online Chat counselling Video Chat Counselling
Needle Syringe Exchange
Colac Area Health Urgent Care 2-28 Connor Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5100
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
7am - 11pm, 7 days per week. A free, confidential needle exchange provides syringes, swabs, condoms, lubricant & disposal for used syringes
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Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] [email protected] www.otwayhealth.org.au
24/7 Otway Health offers a free, confidential, 24/7 needle exchange program to assist in making both prescription & recreational drug use safer for the client and the community
Colac Otway Shire 2 – 6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Provide a service of providing sharps containers for needles and syringes and they also take them back when full for disposal.
HEALTH SERVICES - Palliative Care
Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5276
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au www.pallcarevic.asn.au
7 days a week The primary goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life & to provide support to you & your family
Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] [email protected] www.otwayhealth.org.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm Palliative Care that improves their quality of life
Beeac Community Health Centre 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1270
[email protected] www.hesseruralhealth.net.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Pathology Services
Melbourne Pathology 31-35 Connor Street Colac 3250
03 5231 6481 www.mps.com.au
Weekdays 8:30am – 5pm Sat 9am - 12pm
St John of God Colac Area Health Connor Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4263
[email protected] www.sjog.org.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5:15pm Sat 9am - 11am
Physiotherapy
Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5124 03 5232 5140
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm Physiotherapists assist with improving physical functioning
Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 [email protected] www.otwayhealth.org.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm In home sessions available
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Beeac Community Health Centre 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1270 [email protected] www.hesseruralhealth.net.au
Visiting Service
Corio Bay Sports Treatment Clinic 26 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 2400 [email protected] www.cbstc.com.au
Concession available via referral from your GP
HEALTH SERVICES - Podiatry Services
Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140 03 5232 5180
Weekdays 9am - 4pm By referral A podiatrist specialises in the assessment, diagnosis & management of disorders of the foot or lower limbs
Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2000
[email protected] www.birregurra.com/index.php/community/comm-health-centre
1 day per month Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm By referral
Otway Health 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
[email protected] www.otwayhealth.org.au
Visits: Monthly Please note, due to significant demand on this service, HCC holders & HACC clients will be prioritized
Smoking Cessation Clinics
Quitline
13 78 48 www.quit.org.au
24/7
Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140 03 5232 5180
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Mon 1pm - 5pm Thurs 9am - 1pm
Corangamite Clinic 12-14 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5866 [email protected] www.corangamiteclinic.com.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 9pm Sat 9am - 12pm Sun 10am - 11am
Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2000
[email protected] www.birregurra.com.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
HEALTH SERVICES -Specialist Services
Health GPs Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5100
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Visiting Doctors & Surgeons
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5136 03 5232 5153
Wed & Fri 10am - 12:30pm Available to any person who has had a heart attack, heart surgery or any other heart condition
Geriatrician (Aged Care) Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5100
[email protected] www.cah.voc.gov.au
Visiting & Co-Located Service By referral
Prosthetics & Orthotics Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5100
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Visiting & Co-Located Service
Continence Service Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5202 03 5232 5100 [email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Tues & Wed 8:30am - 5pm Seek advice & assistance from a Continence Advisor
Eating Disorder Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140 03 5232 5180
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm Dietitians who aide in the prevention, treatment & management of nutrition related disease
Restorative Care Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140 / ext 25292
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
7 days a week A program that aims to improve independence & confidence to restore functional capacity so that normal daily activities can be resumed
Hemodialysis Centre Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5100
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Monday - Saturday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Asthma Assessment & Management Colac Medical Centre 6 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1128 Online appointments available [email protected]
Weekdays 8am - 8pm Weekends 10am - 4pm Bulk Billing
Travel Vaccinations and Advice Colac Medical Centre 6 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1128 Online appointments available [email protected]
Weekdays 8am - 8pm Weekends 10am - 4pm Bulk Billing
HEALTH SERVICES Speech Pathology
Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5106
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
8:30am - 5pm. Assessment & management of speech, language, fluency, voice & dysphagia for children and adults
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Talk to Me Speech Pathology 42 Hart Street Colac 3250
03 5231 3199 0418 178 784
[email protected] www.talktome.net.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Vision
Colac Low Vision Self Help Group Contact: Wendy Marlow 03 5231 6147
Meet Monday fortnightly 10am
Women’s Services
Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5140 03 5232 5180
[email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm
Colac Medical Centre 6 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1128
[email protected] Online appointments available
Weekdays 8am - 8pm Weekends 10am - 4pm Bulk Billing
Beeac Community Health Services 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1270
[email protected] www.hesseruralhealth.net.au
Weekdays 9am - 5pm Visiting Service - Every 2 months
Gynecologist Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5100 [email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Visiting Service - Thursdays Dr Judith Fleming By referral (Call 03 9419 3477)
Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2000
[email protected] www.birregurra.com/index.php/community/comm-health-centre
Weekdays 8:30am - 5pm Well Women's clinic offering Pap tests and health advice to women of all ages
Australian Breastfeeding Association Helpline
1800 686 268 www.breastfeeding.asn.au/breastfeeding-helpline
24/7
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA)
1300 726 306 24/7
Womens Information Referral Exchange - WIRE
1300 134 130
Women and Family Violence Royal Commission
03 9651 2108
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Wound Management Resources
Colac Area Health 15 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5255 [email protected] www.cah.vic.gov.au
Nurses available 7 days per week
Birregurra Community Health Centre 28-30 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2000
[email protected] www.birregurra.com.au
Weekdays 8:30am – 5pm
Otway Health Community Nurses 75 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 [email protected] [email protected] www.otwayhealth.com.au
Weekdays 9am – 5pm Wound care through community nursing; make an appointment
MEDIA
Television
Win TV PO Box 464 Ballarat 3353
03 5320 1366 03 5320 1598 FAX www.wintv.com.au
Prime TV Level 1, 1025 Sturt St Ballarat 3350
03 5337 1777 [email protected]
Southern Cross Austereo Suite 20 106-110 Lydia Street South Ballarat 3353
03 5333 4888
ABC 5 Dawson Street Ballarat Vic 3353
03 53201011 www.abc.net.au/ballarat
Radio
3CS 1134 AM 241 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5388 www.3cs.com.au
Mixx FM 106.3 241 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5388 www.mixx1063.com.au
OCR 98.3 FM Shop 6, Tenpin Bowl Arcade Colac 3250
03 5232 1991 [email protected] www.ocrfm.org.au/
OCR 88.7 FM 21 Moore Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 1255
ABC 107.9 FM 774 AM 5 Dawson Street Ballarat Vic 3353
03 53201011 www.abc.net.au/ballarat
MEDIA – Print
Colac Herald 37-41 Bromfield Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5322 [email protected] www.colacherald.com.au
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Community Newsletter Birregurra Mail 45 Main St Birregurra 3242
0408 366 250 Janet Brien 0439 829 741 Anne Wood [email protected] www.birregurra.com
Community Magazine Otway Life Forrest & District Community House 14 Grant Street Forrest 3236
03 5236 6591 [email protected] issuu.com/otwaylifemagazine
Community Newsletter Otway Light 10 College Drive Lavers Hill 3238
03 5237 3213 [email protected]
Community Newsletter The Apollo Bay News Sheet Inc PO Box 195 Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7231 [email protected]
Online Noticeboards
Noticeboard – Online Colac Otway Shire
www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Facebook Pages
Colac District Notice Board Facebook
HOUSING Colac CERC Ltd Co Op Housing P.O Box 72 Colac 3250
03 9208 0800
Common Equity Housing Co-operative Housing Membership Interest
Coladjin CERC Ltd Co Op Housing P.O Box 288 Colac 3250
03 9208 0800
Common Equity Housing Co-operative Housing Membership Interest
Office Of Housing DHHS 310 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5234 2804 03 5231 5932 FAX www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/colac-office
Hours Mon 9-1 pm. Thurs 9-1pm Friday 9-1pm.
Salvo Connect Colac 35 Myers Street Geelong Vic 3220 Colac Office 100 Bromfield Street Colac, Vic. 3250
03 5221 0873 [email protected] 03 5231 1178
Housing by Referral Only on a Monday lady comes from Geelong. Enquiries through Geelong Office
Colac Otway Disability Accommodation – CODA
03 5231 1573 www.coda.org.au
Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm
PLACES OF WORSHIP Colac Uniting Church 25 Hesse Street Colac. 3250
03 5232 1360 [email protected] www.colacuca.org
Church Office Hours Tuesday & Friday 10am – 1pm
Colac Baptist Church 57 Manifold Street Colac. 3250
www.baptistchurch.com
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Synergy Christian Church Main Road & Ballagh Street Elliminyt. 3250
03 5232 2440 03 5237 7668 [email protected]
SERVICE SUNDAY 10.30am Fri. Synergy Youth
Synergy Christian Church Uniting Church Hall 49 Nelson Street Apollo Bay. 3233
03 5237 2440 03 5237 7668 [email protected]
SERVICE SUNDAY 6pm Fri. Synergy Youth
Christian Family Church 33 Cant Road Colac. 3250
03 5231 1106 [email protected] Facebook / cfc.colac
Otways Anglican Parish 25 Nelson Street Apollo Bay. 3233
03 5237 6615 [email protected] www.facebook.com
Salvation Army 35 Corangamite Street Colac. 3250
03 5231 1178 or 52312446 [email protected] www.salvationarmy.com
SUNDAY SERVICE 10: 30am
South West Family Church 516 Murray Street Colac. 3250
03 5235 1255
Family Service Sunday 10am
St. Brendans Catholic Church 729 Corangamite Lake Road Cororooke. 3249
03 5233 1464 [email protected] www.ballarat.catholic.org.au
St. Josephs Catholic Church 35-37 Lyons Street Cressy. 3322
03 5231 2177 [email protected] www.ballarat.catholic.org.au
St. Marys Catholic Church 3 Gellibrand Street Colac. 3250
03 5231 2177 [email protected] www.ballarat.catholic.org.au
St. Peters Catholic Church Skene Street Birregurra. 3242
03 5231 2177 [email protected] www.ballarat.catholic.org.au
Our Lady of the Sea Parish Catholic Church 1-3 Nelson Street Apollo Bay. 3233
03 5237 6782 [email protected] www.ballarat.catholic.org.au
Scots Presbyterian Church 90-94 Armstrong Street Colac. 3250
03 5250 4360 03 5231 2398 [email protected] www.scotscolacbigpond.com.au
St. Johns Anglican Church 17 Hesse Street Colac. 3250
03 5231 3646 [email protected] www.colacanglican.com
SUNDAY SERVICE 8.00&11am
St. Andrews Anglican Church 1123 Corangamite Lake Road Alvie. 3249
03 5231 3636 [email protected] www.colacanglican.com
SUNDAY SERVICE 1st & 3rd Sunday 9.30am
Christ Church Birregurra. 3242
03 5231 3636 [email protected] www.colacanglican.com
SUNDAY SERVICE 2nd & 4th Sunday 9.30am
Gateway Christian Church 24 Gellibrand street Colac. 3250
03 5232 1957 [email protected]
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PLACES OF WORSHIP – continued Apollo Bay Uniting Church 51 Nelson Street Apollo Bay. 3233
03 5237 6728
St. Aidans Anglican Church 25 Nelson Street Apollo Bay. 3233
03 5237 6615 [email protected] www.otwayanglican.org
Colac Lutheran Church 7 Richard Street Colac. 3250
03 5241 5141 [email protected] www.stpaulsgrovedale.com.au
Sacred Heart 6 College Drive Lavers Hill…3238
03 5237 6782 [email protected] www.ballarat.catholic.org.au
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bus
Colac Marengo Via Apollo Bay Hutchinson Bus Line-Colac – Apollo Bay Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2214 ptv.vic.gov.au
All Year Wednesday only
Colac Marengo Via Apollo Bay Summer Service Hutchinson Bus Line Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2214
Service Summer service runs every week day
Colac City Bus Timetable Christians Bus Line –
Colac Bus 405 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2203 1300 734 441 03 5232 2114 FAX [email protected] christiansbus.com.au/public-buses/colac-bus-timetable/
Colac Alvie via Warrion Bus Coles Coaches 47 Rae St Colac 3250
03 5231 4656 www.colescoaches.com.au
Daily Service
Colac to Lorne Summer Service Hutchinson Bus Line-Colac – Apollo Bay Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2214
3rd Friday in Dec to the last Sunday in Jan
Community Bus Colac Otway Shire –
Community Bus PO Box 283 Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 03 5232 9586 [email protected] www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Geelong to Warrnambool via Great Ocean Road
1800 800 007 www.vline.com.au
Timetable V/Line Geelong to Warrnambool via Apollo Bay
PUBLIC TRANSPORT – Medical Transport
Mobile Patient Care Service
1300 887 678
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Red Cross Patient Transport
03 8327 7700
Victorian Patient Transport Assistants Scheme (VPTAS)
1300 737 073 www.health.vic.gov.au/ruralhealth
Please check for eligibility
Taxi
Apollo Bay Taxi Apollo Bay 3233
0400 229 222
Active Taxis 1 Hurst Crt Colac 3250
03 5231 5833
13 CABS 13 22 27
Colac Taxis 5231 2216
Train
Colac Station Gellibrand St Colac 3250
03 5231 4603 Lost Property 03 9619 2588 Feedback 1800 800 007 www.vline.com.au
Timetable V/Line Melbourne to Warrnambool via Geelong
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Aeroplanes
Colac Aero Club McKay’s Road Irrewarra 3249
0408 519 888 David 0427 057 447 Brendon Reidy (President) www.colacaeroclub.com.au
Flying lessons
Archery
Colac Otway Archers 49 Parkinson Street Colac 3250
0457 083 646 03 5231 4337 www.facebook.com/Colac-Otway-Archers
Archery for beginners to advanced
Athletics
Colac Little Athletics Central Reserve Turner Street Colac 3250
5232 1365 Matt Walsh [email protected] www.colaclac.com.au
Athletics for Under 6 to Under 16 Saturday from 8:45am – 11am
Colac Leisure Runners 9 Chapel Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4753
Running
Badminton
Colac Badminton Association Colac Showgrounds Bruce Street Colac 3250
0404 475 798 [email protected] www.facebook.com/Colac-Badminton-Association
Badminton for juniors and adults also Ladies and Social on Thursday 12:30pm
Apollo Bay Badminton Club Leisure Centre Costin Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7487 03 5237 7181
Badminton for juniors and adults, Beginners Welcome Practice on Wednesday nights at 7:30pm
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Baseball
Colac Braves Baseball Club Inc Eastern Reserve Wilson Street Colac 3250
0438 315 253 0427 187 841 www.colacbaseballclub.webs.com [email protected]
Baseball for youths and adults
Basketball
Colac Basketball Association Bluewater Fitness Centre Hearn Street Colac 3250
0422 030 630 0407 041 861 Peter Lemke President 0409 003 523 Mandy Murnane Secretary [email protected] www.facebook.com/ColacBasketballAssociation
Basketball for under 9’s up to Adult
Bird / Poultry Clubs
Colac Budgerigar Society 29 Karana Drive Warnambool 3280
0429 540 067 Ray Slade
Showing of Budgerigars
Colac Racing Pigeon Club Inc Colac Showgrounds Bruce Street Colac 3250
0488 322 369 Matt Warton [email protected]
Racing Pigeons from 100 klms to 1000 klms New members always welcome, any age
Colac Poultry Club Inc Colac 3250
0487 210 941 [email protected]
Showing and Breeding of Poultry
Book Clubs
Otway Ocean Readers Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6444 1st Thursday afternoon 2pm of every month
Apollo Bay 2 Book Group (CAE) Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7048 Sylvia Churchill 0400 036 623
2nd Thursday afternoon of every month
SPORT AND RECREATION -Indoor / Outdoor Bowls
Colac Uniting Church Indoor Bowls 25 Hesse Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1360 www.colacuca.org
Call – Tuesday – Friday 10am – 1pm Bowls played - Monday 1:15pm Wednesday 7:30pm Friday 7pm
Colac & District Indoor Bias Bowls Association 7 Cants Road Colac 3250
0418 539 878 [email protected]
Indoor bowls for all ages
Colac Bowling Club Cnr Moore & Armstrong Streets Colac 3250
03 5231 4609 [email protected] www.colacbowlingclub.com
Lawn bowls for people 12 years old and up, venue hire and bingo
Colac Central Bowling Club 115 - 119 Wilson Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2577 [email protected] www.colaccentralbc.com
Lawn bowls for all ages, venue hire
City Bowls Club Colac 28 – 40 Gravesend Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1166 [email protected] www.colaccitybowls.com.au
Lawn bowls for all ages, venue hire.
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Cressy Bowling Club 38 Lyons Street Cressy 3322
03 5238 8334
Lawn Bowls for men and women of any age. Practice is Thursday at 5pm, everyone welcome
Birregurra Bowling Club 19 Roadknight Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2046
Lawn bowls for all ages Function Room, Reception Centre, Social Groups
Apollo Bay Bowls Club Inc 4 - 6 Moore Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6744 [email protected] www.facebook.com/Apollo-Bay-Bowls-Club
Lawn bowls for all ages, venue hire
Photography Clubs
Colac Camera Club Skills Connection 96 Pound Road Colac 3250
03 5231 1875 www.colaccameraclub.org.au
Photography for people of any age and experience level Meeting 2nd Monday of each month (except Dec & Jan) from 8pm
Car Clubs
Birregurra Motor Enthusiasts Club Inc Birregurra 3242
0429 427 498 www.facebook.com/birremotorclub [email protected]
Car, motorcycle, trucks, tractors and anything with a motor 1st Wednesday of every month at the Birregurra recreation reserve at 6:30pm
Colac Collectable Car Club Inc PO Box 346 Colac 3250
0408 401 562 [email protected] colacccc.com.au
Car Club for motor enthusiasts, cars must be 25 years old and up
Colac Speedway Club 125 Mingawalla Road Beeac 3251
03 5234 6581 0419 882 318 www.victorianspeedway.org.au
Car Club for motor enthusiasts
Simpson Car Club Inc 625 Williams Road Scotts Creek 3267
0429 229 662 Alan Simmons
Car Club for motor enthusiasts
Card Clubs
Colac Bridge Club Colac Kanyana Club 55 Hesse Street Colac 3250
03 5231 6343
Mondays & Fridays from 1pm
Community Groups
Forrest and District Community Group Forrest 3236
03 5236 6322 Bob Brooks [email protected]
Barwon Downs Community Group Barwon Downs Public Hall Main Road Barwon Downs 3243
0408 101 403 Sandy Batten [email protected] www.facebook.com/BarwonDownsCommunityGroup
Apollo Bay Bushwalking Group Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 03 5237 6064
Mondays
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Beeac Planned Activity Group 31 Lang Street Beeac 3251
03 5267 1200 www.hesseruralhealth.net.au
Otway Ranges Walking Track Association
0400 404 046 Alan Dow 0491 137 447 Andrew Hackett www.otwaywalks.com
Apollo Bay Gardening Club Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500
Multicultural Women’s Group Neighborhood House 23 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5210
SPORT AND RECREATION - Cricket Association Clubs
Alvie Cricket Club 34 Irrewillipee Road Elliminyt 3250
03 5234 8400 0408 523 194 [email protected]
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Apollo Bay Cricket Club 70 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay 3233
0447 238 398 [email protected] www.apollobay.vic.cricket.com.au
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Birregurra Cricket Club 19 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
0408 523 393 Luke Hutchinson [email protected]
Cricket for ages 12 and up
City United Cricket Club Eastern Reserve 45 Wilson Street Colac 3250
0408 327 849 [email protected]
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Colac Cricket Club Queens Avenue Colac 3250
0484 080 451 Dave Oborne [email protected] www.colac.vic.cricket.com.au
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Colac West Cricket Club PO Box 445 Colac 3250 Ground – Sinclair Street Colac 3250
0437 171 966 Tim O’Farrell [email protected] www.colacwestcc.vic.cricket.com.au [email protected]
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Deans Marsh Cricket Club c/o Deans Marsh Post Office Deans Marsh 3235
03 5288 7060 [email protected] www.facebook.com/DeansMarshCricketClub/ www.deansmarsh.vic.cricket.com.au
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Forrest Cricket Club 25 Yaugher Street Forrest 3236
03 5236 6508 0408 052 943 Bill Saunders Jarrod MacDonald [email protected] www.forrestcc.vic.cricket.com.au
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Irrewarra Cricket Club Colac Hockey Rooms Hearn Street Colac 3250
0409 504 593 www.irrewarra.vic.cricket.com.au [email protected]
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Otway Cricket Club Old Beech Forrest Road Beech Forrest 3237
[email protected] www.occ.vic.cricket.com.au [email protected]
Cricket for ages 12 and up
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Stoneyford Cricket Club Pirron Yallock Recreation Reserve Swan Marsh Road Pirron Yallock 3249
0409 009 649 [email protected]
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Tomahawk Creek Cricket Club Irrewillipe Road Irrewillipe 3249
0439 086 936 [email protected] [email protected]
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Warrion Cricket Club Glenn Street Warrion 3249
0487 479 366 [email protected]
Cricket for ages 12 and up
Colac & District Cricket Association Colac 3250
0408 327 849 David Treweek www.colacdca.vic.cricket.com.au
Cricket for U’14, U’16 and Seniors
SPORT AND RECREATION - Cricket Umpires
Colac and District Cricket Umpires 29 Pollack Street Colac 3250
0410 407 032 [email protected]
All past players welcome to come join us
Croquet Clubs
Colac Mallet Sports Club Inc. 46a Church Street Colac 3250
03 5231 3740 Ruth Crabbe [email protected]
Croquet on Thursday and Saturday from 9.30 till 3.30
Cycling Clubs
Forrest Mountain Bike & Cycling Club Inc 14 Frizon Street Forrest 3236
0410 487 936 [email protected] www.rideforrest.com.au [email protected]
Bike riding open to all ages ( Mountain bike or road bikes )
Apollo Bay Mountain Bike Club Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7607 0458 586 540
Cycling
Colac Veterans Cycling Club 5 Inglis Court Colac 3250
0408 126 130 Tom McBroom [email protected] www.colacveterancycling.net
Cycling
Dance Clubs
Colac Rock and Roll Club PO Box 318 Colac 3250
03 5231 3048 0429 321 128 [email protected]
Dance group
Westcoast Rockers 19 Gravesend Street Colac 3250
03 5231 1574 [email protected]
Dance group
Mel's Dance Central 23 Rae Street Colac 3250
0400 874 338 [email protected]
Dance group
Marlene’s School of Dance 8 Ballagh Street Elliminyt
0417 146 425 www.colacschoolofdance.com
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Darts
Colac and District Darts Association Colac 3250
0428 289 053 [email protected] www.facebook.com/Colac-and-District-Darts-Association-Inc
Darts for Youths and adults, 11 years old and up
Dog Clubs
Colac and District Dog Obedience Club Inc Hearn Street Colac 3250
0447 382 094 [email protected] www.facebook.com/Colac-District-Dog-Obedience-Club-Inc
Training of puppies and dogs from 8 weeks of age and up
Colac Kennel Club Colac 3250
03 5231 2309 www.facebook.com/Colac-Kennel-Club-Inc
Colac Kennel Club run a Championship Dog Show each year
SPORT AND RECREATION - Equestrian Clubs
Colac Pony Club Inc 95 Christies Road Elliminyt 3250
0428 316 606 Janine Boyd [email protected] www.colac.ponyclubvic.org.au
Horse Riding for all ages
Colac Turf Club Inc Elliminyt 3250
03 5231 5611 0400 557 625 [email protected] www.countryracing.com.au/colac-turf-racing-club
Horse Racing
Apollo Bay & Otway Riding Club Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7268 Karina Shircore (President) 03 5237 7148 Tracey Harbour (Secretary)
Horse Riding for all ages
Apollo Bay Equestrian Club Apollo Bay 3233
0438 376 434 Jenny Laird
Horse Riding for all ages
Forrest Horse Riding Club c/o Forrest Post Office Forrest 3236
0417 527 789 Jo Simms (Secretary) [email protected]
Horse Riding for all ages
Apollo Bay Pony Club Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6434 Chris Traube (President) 0431 318 771 0438 376 434 [email protected]
Horse Riding for all ages
Colac & District Adult Riding Club Inc Colac 3250
0427 702 499 Lorrae Rigg 03 5233 4615 03 5233 4579 0432 548 326 www.facebook.com/Colac-and-District-Adult-Riding-Club-Inc
Horse Riding for all ages
Colac - Riding for the Disabled Colac Lavers Hill Road Elliminyt 3250
[email protected] [email protected]
Tuesday mornings during school terms Closed during Winter
Fishing Clubs
Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6750 Andrew Orchard 0431 624 030
Fishing for all ages
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Colac Anglers Club Inc 2 Scott Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5502
Fishing for all ages
Apollo Bay Angling Club 1 McMinn Court Marengo 3233
03 5237 6276
Fishing for all ages
SPORTS AND RECEATION - Plants and Flowers Clubs
Colac Orchid Club Inc Central Bowls Clubrooms Wilson Street Colac 3250
03 5231 3473 Geoff Coghill [email protected]
1st Monday of the month at 7:30pm at the Colac Central Bowling Club
Australian Plant Society - Colac Otway Group Neighborhood House 23 Miller Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4161 Geoff Beilby (President) 03 5231 5569 Paul Kennedy (Secretary)
Otway & Coast Permaculture Group PO Box 95 Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6926 [email protected] www.otwayspermaculture.org
Auskick
NAB AFL Auskick Gravesend Street Colac 3250
0408 521 452 [email protected]
Junior Football for children Prep to grade 6
Football Umpires
Colac and District Football Umpires Association PO Box 47 Clubroom – Queen’s Avenue Colac 3250
03 5231 2426 Graeme Higgins [email protected]
Colac & District Football / Netball Clubs
Apollo Bay Football Netball Club PO Box 237 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7020 0434 543 092 John Lugg (Secretary) [email protected] www.apollobayfnc.com.au
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
Colac Imperials Football Netball Club PO Box 255 Sinclair Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5894 0409 222 642 [email protected] www.colacimperials.com.au
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
Alvie Football Netball Club Corangamite Lake Road Alvie 3249
03 5234 8400
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
Irrewarra Beeac Football Netball Club PO Box 125 Colac 3250 Ground – 35 McKay’s Road Irrewarra
0418 145 811 Stuart Nelson [email protected] www.irrewarrabeeacfnc.vcfl.com.au
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
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SPORT AND RECREATION – Colac and District Football/Netball Clubs continued
Western Eagles Football Netball Club PO Box 402 Colac 3250
03 5235 3221 0427 351 346 [email protected] [email protected]
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
Forrest Football Netball Club 25 Yaugher Street Forrest 3236 Postal – c/o Forrest Post Office
0428 523 663 [email protected]
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
Birregurra Football Netball Club 19 Strachan Street Birregurra 3242
0488 996 528 [email protected] [email protected]
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
Lorne Football Netball Club PO Box 140 Lorne 3232 Stribling Reserve William Street Lorne 3232
0417 161 926 0409 320 132 [email protected] www.lornefnc.com.au
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
Simpson Football Netball Club C/- Simpson Post Office Simpson
0427 943 512 Ken Wright (President) 0428 334 004 Bree Jones (Secretary)
[email protected] www.simpsonfnc.vcfl.com.au
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
South Colac Football Netball Club 235 Main Street Elliminyt 3250
03 5231 5661
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
Otway Districts Football Netball Club 20 Football Road Gellibrand 3239
03 5235 8225 [email protected]
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
Colac & District Football / Netball League PO Box 6007 Highton 3216
0438 416 774 Michael Limb [email protected]
Football for U 14.5, U 17.5 and Seniors Netball for 13 & under, 15 & under, 17 & under and Seniors
Colac Tigers Football Netball Club Inc Gravesend Street Po Box 34 Colac 3250
03 5231 5772 0437 468 158 www.facebook.com/colactigers
Football and Netball for ages 12 and up
Gem Club
Colac and District Gem Club Colac 3250
03 5231 3973
Gems
SPORT ANG RECREATION - Golf Clubs
Colac Golf Club 32 Colac-Lavers Hill Road Elliminyt 3250
03 5231 5769 [email protected] www.colacgolfclub.com
Golf for Open Ages
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Beeac Golf Club 145 Mingawalla Road Beeac 3251
03 5234 6300
Golf for Open Ages
Birregurra Golf Club Inc Park Lane (Entrance off Sladen Street) Birregurra 3242
03 5231 4771 Des Read (President) 0417 599 216 03 5236 2377 Ian Henderson (Secretary) 0427 321 792 [email protected] www.birregurragolfclub.com.au
Golf for Open Ages
Apollo Bay Golf Club Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6474 [email protected] www.apollobaygolfclub.org.au
Golf for Open Ages
Hockey Clubs
Colac and District Hockey Association Hearn Street Colac 3250
03 5231 3454
Hockey
Indoor Sports
Colac Indoor Tennis & Sports Centre 112 Main Street Elliminyt 3250
03 5231 4788 [email protected] www.colacindoorsports.com.au
Tennis, Cricket, Rebound Netball, Rebound Soccer Beach Volleyball, Yoga, Pilates, Laser Tag, Giant Inflatable Slide and Disco Parties
Indoor Soccer Apollo Bay 3233
0418 550 049
Surf Life Saving Clubs
Wye River Surf Life Saving Club Foreshore Great Ocean Road Wye River 3234
03 5289 0297 [email protected] www.wyeriverslsc.asn.au
Surf Life Saving Club
Kennett River Surf Life Saving Club Foreshore Great Ocean Road Kennett River 3221
0417 767 756 0408 419 812 [email protected] www.kennettriverslsc.org.au
Surf Life Saving Club
Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club Great Ocean Rd Apollo Bay 3233
0419 539 900 Darren Hill 0427 376 101 Tanya Brunner [email protected] www.apollobayslsc.com.au
Surf Life Saving Club
Apollo Bay Nippers Surf Life Saving Program
0418 543 734 Karen Cookes 0417 811 848 Thom Cookes
Surf Life Saving for Juniors
SPORT AND RECREATION - Martial Arts Groups
Barramunga Healing Centre 575 Apollo Bay Road Barramunga 3249
03 5236 6329
Massage, Shiatsu Therapy, Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Chinese Boxing, Gym
Colac Otway Kyokushin Karate 90-94 Armstrong Street Colac 3250
0409 967 824 0457 674 995 [email protected] www.facebook.com/Colac-Otway-Kyokushin-karate
Martial Arts Classes on Monday and Thursday from 7pm – 8:30pm
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Apollo Bay Kendo Club Apollo Bay 3233
0409 923 366 [email protected] www.facebook.com/ApolloBayKendoClub
Martial Arts
Motorcycle Clubs
Colac Motorcycle Club Westwood’s Track Barongarook 3249
0427 331 498 Ian McGee [email protected]
Motorbikes
Netball Groups
Colac & District Netball Association Eastern Reserve 45 Wilson Street Colac 3250
03 5241 6774 Sarah Scott [email protected] Tayla Ellis [email protected] www.colacdistrictflna.vic.netball.com.au/
Netball for ages 11 and up
Colac Night Netball Association 1005 Wool Wool Road Wool Wool, 3249
03 5234 8248 Susan Hester [email protected] www.colacnightna.vic.netball.com.au
Netball for ages 11 and up
Colac Tigers Net Set Go Eastern Reserve 45 Wilson Street Colac 3250
Netball for juniors 5 - 7
Apollo Bay CDFNL Junior Netball NetSetGo
0401 402 059 Jodie Bertrand
Squash / Racquetball
Colac Ladies Squash Club 10 Rose Drive Elliminyt 3250
03 5231 1010 [email protected]
Squash and Racquetball
Rowing Clubs
Lake Colac Rowing Club Lake Colac Foreshore Colac 3250
03 5232 1011
Rowing
Scouts / Girl Guides
Colac 3rd and 4th Scout Group Dennis Street Colac 3250
1800 726 887 [email protected] www.vicscouts.com.au
Males & Females welcome Joeys 6 - 8 years on Tuesday from 4:30pm – 5:45pm Cubs 8 - 10 years on Tuesday from 6pm - 7:30pm Scouts 10 - 14 years on Thursday from 7pm – 9pm Venturers 14 – 17 years on Tuesday from 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Colac Otway Girl Guides Girl Guides Hall Queen Street Colac 3250
03 8606 3500 www.guidesvic.org.au [email protected]
For girls aged 5 – 17 years
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2nd Colac Sea Scout Group Colac 3250
[email protected] www.vicscouts.com.au
Males & Females Welcome Joey Scouts 6-8 years on Wednesday from 4:30pm – 5:30pm Cub Scouts 8-11 years on Thursday from 4:30pm – 6pm Scouts 11-15 years on Tuesday from 5:30pm – 7:30pm Venturers 15-18 years Rovers 18-26 years
SPORT AND RECREATION - Other
34 Army Cadet Unit Colac Army Depot Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2056 Rebecca Diamond [email protected]
Thursday from 7pm to 9:30pm Contact during these times as well
Men’s / Women’s Groups
Colac Men’s Shed 96 Pound Road Colac 3250
03 5231 4553 Ray Wheadon 0428 027 998 [email protected] www.mensshed.org
Apollo Bay Men’s Shed 6 Pengilley Avenue Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 [email protected] www.mensshed.org
Forrest Men’s Shed 6 Blundy Street Forrest VIC 3236
0419 886 296 Ross Fraser [email protected] www.mensshed.org
The Men’s Lunch Apollo Bay Hotel 95 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 for bookings 12:30pm – 2pm on the last Monday of every month Meal Subsidised by hotel
The Women’s Lunch Apollo Bay Hotel 95 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 for bookings 12:30pm – 2pm on the last Friday of every month Meal Subsidised by hotel
Service Clubs
Legacy Club 45 Gellibrand Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4500 [email protected] www.legacy.com.au/colac/ColacLegacy
Lions Club Colac Inc City Bowls Club Gravesend Street Colac 3250
0419 351 255 Chris Smith (President) 5232 1858 Phillip Johnson (Secretary) [email protected]
Lions Club Birregurra Inc PO Box 508 Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2015 Secretary [email protected]
Colac RSL 21 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2942
Rotary Club Colac Inc Colac 3250
03 5235 8385 Ronice Knight
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Rotary Club West Colac Inc Colac 3250
0418 184 377
Apollo Bay RSL 12 Gallipoli Parade Apollo Bay 3233
0409 234 450 President 0418 720 760 Secretary [email protected] [email protected]
Pool Competition Activities on Melbourne Cup Day, Anzac Day and Australia Day Meals Available
Kanyana Colac Otway Shire Senior Citizens Club 55 Hesse Street Colac 3250
03 5231 3119
SPORT AND RECREATION – Service Clubs continued
Meriba Women's Club Colac West 3250
03 5233 8577
Fundraising
Colac Otway Probus Inc City Bowls Club Gravesend Street Colac 3250
03 5232 1166 www.probussouthpacific.org
Colac Central Ladies Probus Inc. 115-129 Wilson Street Colac 3250
03 5231 2577 www.probussouthpacific.org
Lake Colac Ladies Probus Inc Armstrong Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4609 www.probussouthpacific.org
Apollo Bay Probus Whelan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7670 0457 087 734 Ms. Helen Pini www.probussouthpacific.org
Apollo Bay Senior Citizens Club 4 Whelan Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6690
Apollo Bay Lions Club Apollo Bay 3233
0400 404 046 Alan Dow (President)
Lions Club Of Forrest Forrest 3236
03 5236 6351
United Dairy Farmers of Victoria
1300 882 833
Vic Farmers Federation Birregurra Livestock
03 5236 6278 1800 882 833
Country Women’s Association
Country Women's Association Head Office 3 Lansell Road Toorak 3142
03 9827 8971 [email protected]
For information regarding local branches of the CWA contact the head office
Gun Clubs
Colac Rifle Club Rifle Butts Road Colac 3250
0409 537 569
Shooting Clubs
Colac Pistol Club Colac West 3250
03 5231 5204
Shooting Clubs
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Colac Gun Club Inc 42 Colac-Lavers Hill Road Colac 3250
03 5232 9204 Steven Holt
Shooting Clubs
Apollo Bay Target Rifle Club Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6632
Shooting Clubs
Colac Field & Game Association Westwood’s Road Barongarook 3249
03 5235 4237
Shooting Clubs
Apollo Bay Small Bore Rifle Club Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6535 John Howell (President) 03 5237 6632 Harold Cockerell (Secretary)
Shooting Clubs
Colac Smallbore & Air Rifle Club Colac West 3250
03 5231 3186
Shooting Clubs
Soccer Clubs
Junior Rovers Soccer Hearn Street Colac 3250
0429 204 753 [email protected]
Soccer
Stamp Collecting
Colac Philatelic Society PO Box 281 Colac 3250
03 52314859
Collecting stamps
Swimming Club
Colac Amateur Swimming Club PO Box 223 Colac 3250
03 5231 5851 0439 908 459 [email protected]
Swimming
Table Tennis
Colac Table Tennis Club Colac 3250
0428 527 522 [email protected] www.colactabletennis.com.au
Table Tennis for Juniors and Adults
Tennis Clubs
Colac Lawn Tennis Club Church Street Colac 3250
03 5231 1101
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Barongarook Community Tennis Club Inc c/- 125 Bushby's Road Barongarook 3250
0402 390 780 Cathy Thompson (President)
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Barwon Downs Tennis Club 1605 Birregurra-Forrest Road Barwon Downs 3243
03 5236 6282 0439 366 282 www.tennis.isport.com/tennis-courts/au/victoria/barwon-downs/barwon-downs-tennis-club-
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Birregurra Tennis Club c/- 4 Main Street Birregurra 3242
03 5236 2198
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
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Forrest Tennis Club Station Street Forrest 3236 Postal address – 45 Trasks Road Warncoort 3243
0413 270 352 [email protected]
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Pennyroyal Tennis Club 75 Andersons Road Pennyroyal 3242
0457 754 811 [email protected] www.tennis.isport.com/tennis-courts/au/victoria/pennyroyal/pennyroyal-tennis-club-125610
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Warncoort Tennis Club Cnr Princes Hwy & Trasks Rd c/o 305 Trasks Road Warncoort 3243
0458 855 948 0429 865 838 Megan Hapgood (Secretary) [email protected]
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Kawarren Tennis Club Colac-Lavers Hill Road Kawarren 3249
03 5235 8212 0448 052 262 [email protected]
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Swan Marsh Tennis Club Swan Marsh Road Swan Marsh 3249
03 5235 1206
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Beeac Tennis Club Beeac 3251
03 5234 6495
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Elliminyt Tennis Club Elliminyt 3250
03 5231 5431 Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Apollo Bay Tennis Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6636 0419 162 683 [email protected]
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Groups
Polwarth and District Tennis Association
0457 754 811 Rhiannon White (President) 03 5236 2043 Dean Meeson (Vice President)
Tennis for Junior and Senior Age Group
Apollo Bay Soft Tennis 03 5237 6516 Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am
Sailing Clubs
Colac Yacht Club Hamilton Street Colac 3250
0408 523 800 Ian Lane [email protected]
Yachts / Sailing
Apollo Bay Sailing Club Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7178 0447 206 779 [email protected]
Yachts / Sailing
SPORT AND RECREATION - Yoga Groups
Apollo Bay Yoga - Classes with Susan Mackay Uniting Church Apollo Bay 3233
0400 590 520
Yoga
Apollo Bay Yoga - with Natasha Sikand Catholic Church Hall 7 Nelson Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6218 0409 944 878
Yoga
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Apollo Bay Oki Do Yoga 6 Pengilley Avenue Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 8500 Monday 6pm – 7:15pm
Other Sports
Apollo Bay Petanque (Boules) Club
0418 550 049 [email protected]
Boules - a metal ball throwing game
TOURISIM
YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
Youth Health Hub –Services
Youth Health Hub Colac 15-17 Hart Street Colac 3250
03 5232 5520 [email protected]
Open Hours 9-5pm The Youth Health Hub provides numerous services to young people aged 12-25 for a range of health or psychological social issues. Appointments pre-booked
Child FIRST Youth Health Hub - Colac
03 5232 5500 The primary purpose of Child FIRST is to ensure that Children, young people and their families are linked effectively in to all relevant services
Tourist Information Centres
Colac Visitor Information Centre Cnr Murray & Queen Street Colac 3250
1300 689 297 www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm Sat & Sun 9am – 5pm
Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre 100 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay 3233
1300 689 297 [email protected]
Open 7 days 9am – 5pm
General On Line Information
Otway Coast Tourism
5237 6577 [email protected]
The Otway Harvest Trail
www.otwayharvesttrail.org.au
Visit Great Ocean Road
www.visitgreatoceanroad.org.au/colac
Parks Victoria 131963 [email protected] parkweb.vic.gov.au National Relay Service 133 677
Lakes and Craters Precinct
www.kanawinkageopark.org.au/
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Jigsaw Child and Youth triage service Youth Health Hub - Colac
1300 094 187 Mental Health, Sexual Health Nurse, Drug & Alcohol services
Pathways - Mental Illness
Youth Health Hub - Colac
03 5232 5520
Centre Against Sexual Assault - Youth
Counselling Service Youth Health Hub – Colac
03 5232 5520
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service
03 5232 5520 Youth Health Hub 03 5232 1542 Allied Health
Open Hours: Mon-Wed 9am – 5pm Fri 9am – 5pm
Gateways Youth Health Hub - Colac
03 5232 5520
Psychologist Youth Health Hub - Colac
03 5232 5520
Youth Development Youth Health Hub - Colac
03 5232 5520
FReeZa Youth Health Hub - Colac
03 5232 5520
FReeZA is an innovative youth development program providing young people between the ages of 12 to 25 with the opportunity to attend affordable and accessible music and cultural events.
Nurture Until They Shine – NUTS Bethany Community Support 16 Ballarat Road Nth Geelong 3215
03 5278 8122 1300 557 611 Information and Advice Line 1800 245 965 Centrelink: Grandparent/Kinship Advisor at Centrelink for all queries regarding your Centrelink payments
Barwon Child, Youth and family Serviced
Barwon Child, Youth & Family (including
Glastonbury, Time for Youth & Barwon Youth) 54C Bromfield Street Colac 3250
03 5231 4740 [email protected]
Youth Entry Point/Intake Barwon child, youth & Family Services
03 5231 4740 1800 825 955 [email protected] www.barwonchildyouthfamily.org.au
Help for 15 to 25 year old youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Early Years Intervention
Barwon child, youth & Family Services
03 5231 4740 [email protected] www.barwonchildyouthfamily.org.au
Supports families by co-ordinating a team of professionals who work alongside you to meet the needs of your child.
Out of Home Care Barwon child, youth & Family Services
03 5231 4740 [email protected] www.barwonchildyouthfamily.org.au
The Out of Home Care Program provides care for children and young people within a home environment when they cannot live at home with their parents or extended family due to issues of risk or safety.
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AOD Brief Interventions Program
03 5232 5226 Referralnet ID: aod.intervention [email protected]
A short term support service for people experiencing difficulties with their level of alcohol and/or drug use
Youth Clubs
Apollo Bay Community Youth Club 19-21 Moore Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 6926 Tony Webber (President) 03 5237 7266 Denise Byng (Secretary) [email protected] http://www.connectingup.org/organisation/apollo-bay-community-youth-club-inc
The Apollo Bay Youth Group meet on Friday Nights. The age group is from 12 to 18 This is a space for youth to gather socially and just hang out. They decide what they’ll do on the night and the Youth Group leaders are there to support
CFC Colac Impact Youth Colac Christian Family Church 33 Cants Road Colac 3250
03 5231 1106 www.facebook.com/impactyouthcfc
Friday Night 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Spy Kids South west Family Church 516 Murray Street Colac 3250
03 5231 5555 1st and 3rd Friday of month 7.30pm
Synergy Christian Church Nelson Street Apollo Bay 3233
03 5237 7668 [email protected]
Years 5-8 Years 9-12 Friday Night 7 to 8.30 pm
Synergy Christian Church 195 Main Street Elliminyt, 3250
03 5232 2440 [email protected]
Other Youth Services
L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program PO Box 14 Colac 3250
03 5231 2822 [email protected] www.communityhubinc.org.au/our-programs/l2p-driverpmentoring
A program to help 16 to 20 year olds to gain the 120hrs of driving experience needed to obtain their drivers licence.
Police Youth Liaison Officer Colac Police Station 42 Queen Street Colac 3250
03 5230 0000 24 Hours
Colac Otway Shire Youth Council Colac Otway Shire 2-6 Rae Street Colac 3250
03 5232 9400 03 5232 9476 [email protected] www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Aims to provide youth with opportunities to be seen, listened to and heard. A platform that provides you with a voice and an opportunity to be empowered.
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WELFARE AGENCIES AND CENTRELINK SERVICES
Welfare Agencies
Salvation Army 100 Bromfield St Colac 3250
03 5231 1178
St Vincent De Paul 41 Dennis St Colac 3250
03 5231 2738
Lifeline 227 Murray St Colac 3250
03 5232 2937
Red Cross 124 Murray St Colac 3250
03 5231 6538
Centrelink Services
Centrelink Colac Office 108 Bromfield Street Colac 3250
132 468 Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm
Jobseekers Newstart 132 850 22 yrs +Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
Jobseekers Youth Allowance and students
132 490 Unders 22yrs
Older Australians 132 300 Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
Families and Parents 136 150 Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
Disability, Sickness and Carers
132 717 Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
Indigenous Australians 1800 136 380 Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
Abstudy 1800 132 317 Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
Multilingual Languages 131 202 Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
MyGov 132 307 Mon – Fri 7am – 10pm Sat – Sun 10am – 5pm
TTY Enquiries Free call 1800 810 586
Medicare 132 468 Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm