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Helping clients to RECONNECT

Helping people through their AOD journey is just part of the role of WRAD Health clinicians – they also help them on the next part of their journeys. WRAD Health has forged a strong connection with the Reconnect program, based at South West TAFE. Reconnect is a Victorian Government initiative that aims to support people […]

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 […]

Community support for film screening

Thank you to the donors who supported WRAD Health’s fundraiser showing of The Devil Wears Prada 2 Monaghans Pharmacy Style 105 Pronto Fine Foods Miss Kit A Cut Above Hairdressing Farmhouse Flat Pet Friendly Accommodation Pelicans Port Fairy Lagom Interiors Port Fairy And special thanks for the hard work of the voluntary fundraising committee.

Support for An Evening with Darren Crocker

Thanks from the WRAD Health fundraising committee to the following businesses and supporters who helped to make our Evening with Darren Crocker a success. AWM Electrical WholesalersIGA WarrnamboolWytons Events and CateringRebel SportIntersport WarrnamboolLagom Port Fairy – Interiors and Design LightingBojangles RestaurantCountry Life (Robert King Catering)Direct Chemist Outlet WarrnamboolFarmhouse Flat Pet Friendly Accommodation Warrnambool3YB FM and […]

WRAD Health announces new CEO

Alister Stevic has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of WRAD Health. Mr Stevic brings to the role more than 18 years of senior leadership experience across community and Aboriginal organisations, government and international settings. He starts at WRAD Health on April 27. His senior leadership roles, including CEO positions both in Australia […]

Departing CEO reflects on time with WRAD Health

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

WRAD Health celebrates 40th anniversary with successful fundraiser

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

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