Colac’s Healthwise Pharmacy is offering people a simple solution to managing medication. Pharmacist Lorraine Nyamhamba said Dose Administration Aids, also known as Webster packs, were suitable for all ages but were particularly beneficial to elderly people. “It’s free to all veterans because it’s part of us giving back to [...]

The wife of a former Colac man is educating young and old about coeliac disease. Geelong’s Sally Learey, who is married to David Learey of Elliminyt, has written a children’s book to help raise awareness about coeliac disease. Mr and Mrs Learey’s son Lachlan, 9, and daughter Emily,13, have coeliac [...]

A Colac Area Health youth department cares for the health and wellbeing of young people. Adolescent health nurses Susan Ryan and Janice Deocampo are in charge of a Colac youth initiative, the Youth Health Clinic. The Youth Health Clinic is free and confidential, which Ms Ryan said was important [...]

A Colac organisation can help people with a disability fulfil their potential. Colac Otway Disability Accommodation has helped the disabled community of Colac and district for the past 25 years. CODA manages three homes in Colac, two full-time residential homes and one respite home, funded by the Department of [...]

People sceptical about quick-fix fad diets might prefer a health program available in Colac. HealthWise Pharmacy in Colac is offering Ultra Lite, a professional weight and health management program. Unlike meal replacements or quick-fix diets, Ultra Lite can help people manage their own health by providing professional support. [...]