About the Region

Regional Mission Statement

The mission of the regional office is to enhance and protect the health and wellbeing of all residents of the Barwon-South Western region, and strengthening assistance for disadvantaged groups and places.

Area

The Barwon-South Western Region is one of nine Department of Human Services regions in Victoria. It extends from Lara to the South Australian border, covering 29,637 square kilometres. The Region covers nine local government areas:

City of Greater Geelong
Borough of Queenscliffe
Surf Coast Shire
Colac-Otway Shire
Corangamite Shire
City of Warrnambool
Moyne Shire
Southern Grampians Shire
Glenelg Shire