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Changes to Medical Oncology Services

South West Healthcare wish to farewell our long-serving Oncologists A/Prof Theresa Hayes and A/Prof Ian Collins. Patients can be assured that there is a transition plan in place for continuity of care.

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Not sure when to present to Emergency?

For all immediate life-threatening illness or injury please call 000 immediately.

For urgent care our Warrnambool Emergency Department is located on Ryot Street and our Camperdown Urgent Care is located on Robinson Street Camperdown. They are both open and available 24/7.

Other options:

Warrnambool Urgent Care Clinic is located at 3 Banyan Street Warrnambool (it is not operated by South West Healthcare). Hours vary - please check their website: https://warrnamboolucc.com.au/

Victorian Virtual Emergency Department: is a free online/ virtual ED department staffed by ED Doctors and Nurses. Go to https://www.vved.org.au/

GP After-Hours Helpline: Victorians can now call the national after hours GP helpline directly for reassurance and practical medical advice. The helpline is free to callers from landlines within Australia and operates Monday to Saturday 6pm to 8am, and from 12noon Saturday to 8am Monday and on all public holidays. Ph: 1800 022 222 Website: www.healthdirect.gov.au/after-hours-gp-helpline

Nurse On Call: Nurse On Call is a phone service that provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ph: 1300 606 024 Website: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/primary-care/nurse-on-call

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^{Friday, 02 Oct 2026}

Changes to Medical Oncology Services

South West Healthcare would like to acknowledge the longstanding commitment and efforts of Associate Professor Theresa Hayes and Associate Professor Ian Collins in assisting to establish and provide excellent cancer services in the Southwest region. We would especially like to acknowledge A/Prof Hayes in her incredible advocacy for regional healthcare and cancer services and in the establishment of the South West Regional Cancer Centre.

^{Tuesday, 22 Sep 2026}

HOLY DAYS is final 2026 film fundraiser

Our Warrnambool Auxiliary’s last film for the year is HOLY DAYS with a stellar cast of Jackie Weaver, Judy Davis and Miriam Margoyles.

^{Tuesday, 22 Sep 2026}

2026 Spring Luncheon

Our Warrnambool Auxiliary’s annual Spring Luncheon is always a gorgeous afternoon out and we’d love you to be a part of it. Great food and great company are guaranteed.