Chief Health Officer Advisory – Expanded access to the Japanese encephalitis vaccine for people visiting high-risk areas
Eligibility to receive a free Japanese encephalitis vaccine has been temporarily expanded until 30 June 2026 to include people who plan to visit any of the 24 high-risk local government areas in Victoria for ...
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Forum fosters collaboration to optimise sexual and reproductive health in the Barwon South West
Recently the Barwon South West Public Health Unit hosted the seventh regional forum in Camperdown, on Djargurd Wurrung country. The event brought together stakeholders and partners from across the Barwon South ...
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New measles vaccination campaign launched to prevent further spread
As measles cases continue to rise across the state, the Barwon South West Public Health Unit (BSWPHU) is leading a targeted measles (MMR) vaccination campaign throughout the Barwon South West region.
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Strengthening community support for PALM workers
On 19 February, Barwon Health’s Refugee Health Nurses attended a community event at MC Herd abattoir in Corio to deliver a health and wellbeing presentation for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) worker...
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Chief Health Officer Alert – New measles case in Victoria
🚨 Two new measles cases have been reported in Victoria, with a number of exposure sites along the Great Ocean Road.
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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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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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