Community partnerships 2025 year in review
As the year wraps up, we’d like to thank our partners for your ongoing work to support health and wellbeing across the Barwon South West region. Collaboration has been at the heart of everything we’ve ac...
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Local forum showcases the region’s Local Government Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plans
Recently the Barwon South West Public Health Unit hosted the sixth regional forum in Camperdown, on Djargurd Wurrung country. The event brought together stakeholders and partners from across the Barwon South We...
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16 Days of Activism – Webinar series
The “16 Days of Activism” is an annual international campaign to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls, running from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against W...
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Chief Health Officer Alert – New measles case in Victoria
A new measles case has been reported in the Geelong region in an adult who likely acquired their infection overseas after travel to India, Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Buruli ulcer study extended after positive results
The Barwon Health Infectious Diseases Unit is extending the world-first clinical trial to continue testing the effectiveness and safety of a new specific antibiotic called Telacebec in the treatment of Buruli U...
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Stakeholders come together to build a regional approach to wellbeing
Barwon South West Public Health Unit recently partnered with the Wellbeing Promotion Office (Department of Health) and Prevention United to deliver a forum focused on promoting wellbeing on 24 June on Djargurdw...
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Chief Health Officer Advisory – Increase in COVID, flu and RSV in Victoria
There is an increased risk of respiratory illnesses heading into the winter months. In Victoria, the increase in COVID-19 cases between April and May this year was 2.5 times higher than the same time last year,...
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Protect yourself and others this winter
As the colder months approach, Victorians are being reminded to book in their annual flu vaccination ahead of winter peak season, with free flu vaccines now available for children under five years old and other...
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Increased risk of measles in greater Melbourne area – have you had your two MMR vaccines?
There is an increased risk of measles in the greater Melbourne area. It can be prevented with 2 MMR vaccines given 1 month or more apart. Protect yourself with the MMR vaccine.
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Start a Conversation – to help stop vaping
Despite reduced smoking rates over decades, in just three years the prevalence of e-cigarette use increased significantly in Victoria, particularly among young people. While the majority of young people do not ...
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Recent study shows Buruli ulcer surveillance is key in detecting at risk suburbs
A recent study conducted by the Barwon South West Public Health Unit and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has shown evidence that Buruli ulcer in possums is present in areas up to three years prior...
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Exploring climate change and health – managing risks and realising collective opportunities across the Barwon South West
Recently the Barwon South West Public Health Unit hosted the fourth regional forum in Camperdown, on Djargurd Wurrung country. The event was opened with Welcome to Country by local Eastern Marr man Joey Cha...
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