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Welcome to the WRAD Centre

The WRAD Centre has operated a drug treatment service for more than 20 years to the people of Warrnambool and the Shires of Corangamite, Southern Grampians and Moyne.

WRAD is committed to providing specialist services to individuals and families across the Western District.

WRAD Vision

The WRAD Centre's vision is to advance the health and wellbeing of those in the South Western Region of Victoria affected by Addictive behaviours and to promote optimal enjoyment of life.

The WRAD Centre seeks to provide comprehensive, holistic support and treatment to individuals and others affected by addictive behaviours and associated issues.

The philosophy of harm minimisation underpins the delivery of all programs offered by WRAD. This principle recognises that people in our society use both licit and illicit drugs, and that drugs can be used in ways that are more or less harmful to individuals, families and society. Harm minimization offers a number of options designed to reduce the harm of drug use to the user and society.

Welcome

On behalf of all of us at WRAD thank you for accessing our website.

We hope that the information on services, annual report, newsletter and links to useful sites provides a helpful service overall. Our broad range of programs may assist you to get the help you need and we welcome any future contact. If you require any further information please use the access provided on our website.

We look forward to providing regular updates and welcome any suggestions for changes to this site.

Whats Happening at WRAD

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DUAL DIAGNOSIS CONFERENCE REGISTATION

WRAD will host an important dual diagnosis conference to address issues surrounding people with both alcohol and drug and mental health problems.

The conference on April 27 will follow the theme `improving practice and developing a better system for dual diagnosis clients’ and will be held at the South West Institute of TAFE.

COLLECTA-BOOL A HIT

A record crowd of more than 700 people attended WRAD's Collecta-Bool in Warrnambool on April 8. There were 48 exhibits on display, ranging from tea pots and tea towels to toys and toilet cisterns. Melbourne-based `guru of garbage' Rick Milne provided valuations for more than 100 treasures.

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BUDGET CONCERNS

THE boss of a Warrnambool-based drug and alcohol agency says the state government’s upcoming budget must address shortfalls in treatment.

Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD) director Geoff Soma called for prompt action.

Mr Soma said the organisation was reliant on state government money, with half of its funding coming from the treasury coffers.

He said the pharmacotherapy program, which helped 100 people in the region, was one program funded by the state government.