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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 […]

Missed appointments leave a financial hole for bulk-billing service

April 1, 2025

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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