Coronavirus - information for the community

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Tools For Business

Business Workshops & Seminars

Get involved in our fantastic workshops and seminars, tailored to the needs of local businesses.

Grants & Funding

Council supports new and existing businesses to access a range of grants and funding.

Resources For Business

The economic development team provides a range of information and support to businesses to facilitate a smooth planning approval process.

Starting & Buying a Business

Council provides a range of support to assist you to start a new business or expand an existing business.

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Colac Service Centre

Phone: (03) 5232 9400

Address: 2-6 Rae Street, Colac

Open: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Apollo Bay Service Centre

Phone: (03) 5232 9400

Address: 100 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay

Open: 7-days a week, 9am - 5pm


Write to us

Email: inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au

Postal Address: PO Box 283, Colac 3250

 

Acknowledgement

Colac Otway Shire respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land - Gulidjan and Gadubanud peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation Ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. 

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Playground Closures
New government advice is that indoor and outdoor playgrounds must be closed in response to the COVID-19 Situation.
Colac Otway Shire has been advised to close playgrounds to the public to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and we are urging families to do the right thing and stay home.
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