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Provisional psychologist shares insights

December 12, 2024

Laura Anderson, provisional psychologist with Community Collective Victoria (CCVic) and co-located at WRAD Health, shared insights into her work at the recent AGM.CCVIC is a community initiative providing a no-cost, multi-disciplinary service in low socio-economic areas. Laura’s role at WRAD health is to assess and support people on their healing journey. This includes using different […]

Recognition for Board members

December 9, 2024

WRAD Health is steered by a dedicated group of volunteers who make up our Board of Management. Three of those Board members – Glenys Phillpot, 25 years, Rob Coffey, 15 years, Shane Keogh, 10 years – were recognised at this week’s AGM for their outstanding contributions. Glenys Phillpot, OAM, has been a dedicated member of […]

Mark Powell wins national Smart Recovery family and friends Facilitator Award

November 29, 2024

Congratulations Mark Powell on winning the national Smart Recovery family and friends Facilitator Award! Mark facilitates a WRAD Health family and friends meeting on the Smart Recovery platform, as a voluntary addition to his work as CEO. This recognition, announced tonight in Sydney, shines a light on the importance of supporting loved ones who often […]

Facts to inform conversations about vaping

September 2, 2024

Parents are the not-so-secret weapon in tackling teen vaping. A recent study commissioned by VicHealth has shown parents and carers hold more power and influence in tackling teen vaping than they might realise. The VicHealth research found one in three teenagers have tried vaping and one in five are currently vaping. A special information session […]

New art and nutrition program

July 3, 2024

A new art therapy and nutrition skills program is being incorporated in the Sliding Doors non-residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation program Nourishing Recovery will enhance the recovery journey of participants and has received funding from the Wanless Family Fund, a sub fund of the Australian Communities Foundation. The art therapy project will consist of […]

WRAD Health maintains bulk billing despite the challenges

June 13, 2024

In a world where fully bulk-billing clinics are becoming a thing of the past, WRAD Health is determined to continue providing free medical care. As one of only two fully bulk-billing medical clinics in Warrnambool, WRAD Health faces challenges in ensuring the service’s viability but says it’s important that is stays for the community. The […]

A message from CEO Mark Powell

June 13, 2024

“I am beyond disappointed that The Lookout has once again been overlooked in the 2024-25 Victorian State Budget but remain committed to making this essential residential rehabilitation facility a reality. This disappointment is in my capacity as CEO of WRAD Health and also as a former Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician, where I know […]

Injecting room campaigner to inspire Warrnambool residents

March 25, 2024

Injecting room campaigner to inspire Warrnambool residents One of the leading campaigners behind the creation of a medically supervised injecting room in Richmond hopes to inspire Warrnambool residents to keep up their campaign for the Lookout residential rehabilitation centre. WRAD Health and the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre will host author Judy Ryan at the […]

Family voices need to be heard

February 23, 2024

WRAD Health CEO Mark Powell has backed calls by families for a harm reduction approach towards people with addiction rather than a punitive stand. Speaking on the eve of International Family Drug Support Day on February 24, Mr Powell said WRAD Health strongly supported the engagement of families and recognised the important role they play […]

New report highlights alcohol concerns

February 5, 2024

WRAD Health is concerned that parents need more information on alcohol in response to the Australia Drug Foundation’s new report http://tinyurl.com/mu9demcj Alcohol is the number one primary substance use issue for people in south-west Victoria and has remained so year-on-year. WRAD Health CEO Mark Powell said alcohol was an embedded part of our culture so […]

Mark Powell confirmed as new CEO

February 1, 2024

WRAD Health has confirmed its new CEO with Mark Powell being formally appointed after seven months acting in the role. Mr Powell had been interim CEO since July 1, 2023 after the retirement of Geoff Soma. Board chair Helen Taylor said Mr Powell brought a wealth of experience in drug and alcohol treatment and mental […]

Artwork honours Patron

January 17, 2024

WRAD Health is now proudly displaying a special painting of Patron Ruby Hunter, kindly donated Ruby’s friend artist Bindii Cody Nappangarttii Smith and her brother Eric Richards. Ruby was posthumously made a Patron of WRAD Health last year, joining her late partner and fellow musician Archie Roach. This painting serves as a living tribute, to […]

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