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Departing CEO reflects on time with WRAD Health

March 2, 2026

Mark Powell’s time with WRAD Health has a profound impact on his outlook towards healthcare. Mark will be finishing up at WRAD Health on Friday March 20 to take up a new role in dual diagnosis with Barwon Health. He joined in 2019 as Senior Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician before moving into the role […]

Committee member retires but vows to continue Lookout fight

January 22, 2026

Glenys Phillpot is ending 25 years of service on the WRAD Health committee of management but is vowing to continue fighting one battle. Mrs Phillpot will remain chair of The Lookout Residential Rehabilitation Committee and says securing the facility remains a top priority for the region. Mrs Phillpot has been a major part of the […]

WRAD Health cautions on use of AI

January 19, 2026

WRAD Health is cautioning south-west residents to be careful in how they use artificial intelligence for accessing health advice.New Australian research published in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) shows a growing number of people are using artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT to seek health information, highlighting both emerging opportunities and clear risks for […]

WRAD Health celebrates 40th anniversary with successful fundraiser

November 14, 2025

WRAD Health has celebrated its past and invested in its future with a sold-out 40th anniversary fundraising dinner in Warrnambool.

WRAD Health to celebrate 40th anniversary with fundraiser

September 26, 2025

WRAD Health is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special fundraising dinner that will help it launch into the future.

WRAD Health brings back Suicide Day march

September 4, 2025

The Warrnambool community can help to change the narrative on suicide and bring the issue `out of the shadows’ at a walk on September 10.

Overdose deaths prompt call for more support

August 25, 2025

A new report shows a record number of Victorians died from overdoses in 2024, including six in Warrnambool, prompting WRAD Health to call for more support and open conversations about the issue. The report from the Coroners Court of Victoria shows overdose deaths reached their highest level in 2024, with 584 Victorians dying, including one-in-four […]

The positive side of Wear it Purple Day

August 21, 2025

Wear it Purple Day stems from a sad origin, but Joel Willoughby likes to see the positive side of what it can achieve. WRAD Health celebrates Wear it Purple Day on the last Friday of August every year and Joel, who is LGBTQIA+ trainer and advocate in addition to his AOD clinician role, says it […]

Lookout Centre back on agenda

May 28, 2025

The proposed Lookout Residential Rehabilitation Centre is back on the agenda with funding secured to investigate its feasibility. WRAD Health has received one-off funding from the Victorian Department of Health to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study for The Lookout — the proposed alcohol and other drug (AOD) residential rehabilitation centre for south-west Victoria. The funding […]

WARRNAMBOOL EVENT TO SUPPORT TRANSGENDER PEOPLE

March 11, 2025

An event in Warrnambool later this month will show support for local transgender and gender-diverse people.WRAD Health, in partnership with South West TAFE, is hosting a Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) barbecue on Monday March 31 to not only support trans and gender-diverse people but to acknowledge the importance of allyship in today’s political climate.TDOV […]

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 […]

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