Barwon Health

Barwon Health is a health care provider in Geelong, Australia, with services ranging from hospital, rehabilitation, maternity, elderly care, community [health centre]s and mental health services. Founded in 1998, Barwon Health is among the largest comprehensive regional health services in Australia and also one of the largest regional employers in the country. Its facilities include University Hospital Geelong, the McKellar Centre, an urgent care centre in Barwon Health North, and five community service centres in Victoria, located in Corio, Belmont, Newcomb, Torquay, and Anglesea.

History

Barwon Health was founded as a regional health service provider in 1998 following the amalgamation of the five following service providers: