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New trainees join WRAD Health

WRAD Health is helping to train the next generation of AOD workers with new trainees Ryan Buhlman and Emily Haddon joining the team for 12 months. Both local residents, Ryan and Emily  are keen to break down stigma attached to AOD issues and support people with dual diagnosis mental health and substance use. Ryan is […]

WRAD Health welcomes East Warrnambool donation East Warrnambool Football Netball Club may have disbanded but its legacy will live on thanks to a series of local donations, including to WRAD Health. As part of its official winding up, the club has distributed $22,000 to local not-for-profit organisations. This includes $2500 to WRAD Health. Treasurer Julie […]

Record numbers turn to WRAD Health for care

More people are turning to WRAD Health for their healthcare needs with a 12 per cent increase in patient numbers in 2024-25. WRAD Health saw 17,528 patient consults for the financial year presenting with a range of health issues. The service also completed more than 800 episodes of care for people presenting with alcohol and […]

Missed appointments leave a financial hole for bulk-billing service

One of only two fully bulk-billing medical clinics in Warrnambool has launched a campaign to reduce the number of missed appointments. WRAD Health says that missed appointments are leaving a big financial hole and also impacting on community health and wellbeing with all local medical services struggling to meet increased demand. WRAD Health has implemented […]

A message from CEO Mark Powell

“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 […]

Mark Powell confirmed as new CEO

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

NEW AFTER-HOURS CARE OPTIONS FOR SOUTH-WEST VICTORIA

A new after-hours service to provide general practice, mental health and alcohol and other drug support will be introduced for the Warrnambool region. The Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD) incorporating Handbury Medical Suites, has received funding from PHN Western Victoria to trial the evening service for 12 months from July 4. WRAD operations […]

Sliding Doors video

Check out our new video about the Sliding Doors non-residential rehab program

WRAD AGM November 22

New family drug help sessions for south-west Victoria

A series of new free online support sessions in south-west Victoria will bring help for people whose loved ones are battling drug and alcohol dependency. The InFocus sessions will start on October 21 and are specifically for the Great South coast region.  InFocus is a free education program developed by Family Drug and Gambling Help […]