Ochre Health Wollongong

Ochre Health Wollongong is a healthcare provider based in Wollongong, Australia, that delivers medical services to the local community. The organisation maintains electronic patient medical records that are accessed by general practitioners involved in patient care. Its core function involves supporting primary care delivery by ensuring that clinicians have timely access to relevant health information. By managing these records, Ochre Health Wollongong plays a role in the coordination of care between patients and their GPs. The service is oriented toward the Wollongong region and its surrounding areas.

The organisation came to public attention in July 2018 when a cyber incident disrupted access to its patient medical records for approximately two weeks, leaving the issue unresolved at the time of reporting. This event raised concerns among patients about the potential compromise, loss, or unauthorized access to their sensitive health information. Despite attempts by a spokesperson to reassure the public, the prolonged inaccessibility caused unease regarding the security and integrity of personal data. The incident highlighted the importance of robust cybersecurity protections for health information systems in the Australian healthcare sector. No further details about ownership, parent organisations, or precise scale are provided in the available sources.