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Sharing Stories launched

Here’s a YouTube link to the video. The “Sharing Stories” project is a powerful initiative led by Warrnambool library in partnership with WRAD Health that sheds light on the transformative journeys of people who have overcome addiction and moved towards a life of fulfillment and freedom. The emphasis on the importance of support and connection […]

AGM

Notice of AGM

WRAD Health.Notice is hereby given that the 40th AnnualGeneral Meeting will be held on Thursday December 7 at WRAD Health 172 Merri Street, commencing at 5.30pm. Members of the public are welcome toattend. Please RSVP for catering purposes atwrad@wrad.org.au

WRAD Health joins 77 agencies calling for drug checking system

WRAD Health has joined 77 community agencies calling for the introduction of a drug checking system to save lives in Victoria. The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) in collaboration with RMIT University today released a statement supported by 77 health and community agencies highlighting the dire need for a drug checking and enhanced public […]

Ruby Hunter welcomed as WRAD Health Patron

The late Ruby Hunter will be honoured as a Patron of WRAD Health. Following discussions with her family, WRAD Health today announced that it was proud to welcome Ruby Hunter as a Patron of the centre that provides health related services in South West Victoria. Ruby is WRAD Health’s third patron, joining her long-time partner […]

WRAD Health highlights overdose risks

WRAD Health is launching a new campaign to stop accidental overdose deaths with concerns rising about the impacts of prescription drugs. The WRAD Health building in Merri Street will turn purple on August 31 to recognise International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) and remember without stigma those who have died or become permanently injured due to […]

Pride in Your Health Conference to address challenges

A conference in Warrnambool on June 21 is designed to uplift, educate and advocate for a healthier future for LGBTIQA+ communities. The Pride In Your Health: LGBTIQA+ Diversity and Inclusion Conference will be held at the Deakin Warrnambool Campus to celebrate diversity and address the unique health challenges faced by the rainbow communities. It will […]

GEOFF SOMA TO RETIRE FROM WRAD HEALTH

WRAD Health’s longest serving CEO Geoff Soma will retire at the end of June, ending a 23-year career with the organisation. Mr Soma, who turns 70 next month, has overseen WRAD Health’s growth from 10 to 38 staff plus seven contractors delivering a much wider range of health services across the region. He has been […]

New program brings healthcare to homeless people

A new pilot program will deliver healthcare directly to south-west Victorians experiencing homelessness. WRAD Health, with funding from WestVic Primary Health Network, is embarking on a pilot program for six months to bring medical services to those who may be experiencing homelessness or sleeping rough. The team of a nurse, alcohol and other drug clinician […]

WRAD TO BE KNOWN AS WRAD HEALTH

The Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD) will now be known as WRAD Health. The new name reflects the broad range of medical services being offered and recognises that substance use is a health issue. The change, made after nearly 40 years with the original title, was adopted unanimously at the WRAD Heath annual […]

WRAD AGM on December 15

Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc Invites you to attend the 39TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date:   15th December, 2022 Venue: WRAD Centre 172 Merri Street, Warrnambool Time:    5.30pm RSVP to Phone:  03 55645777 or wrad@wrad.org.au by 9th December, 2022 Ordinary Annual General Business The AGM will be followed by nibbles

WRAD CALLS FOR END TO STIGMA 

WRAD has increased its services and called for an end to stigma as the economic and social costs of addiction spirals. A new report launched this week at Parliament House in Canberra estimated addiction in Australia to cost $80 billion a year. The report titled Understanding the Cost of Addiction in Australia by KPMG and […]