Welcome to the WRAD Centre

centre_front.jpgThe 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

CARER TELLS HER STORY
 NEW AUGUST 14As the mother of a middle-aged man with bipolar disease, `Margaret’ is used to dealing with tough situations. Her son `Bill’ is reluctant to seek help when entering the manic stages of his disease and is equally reluctant to face up to his drug and alcohol problems.   
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MORE SUPPORT FOR CARERS
A new support program is being planned for carers of people with drug and alcohol problems in the Warrnambool community. The Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD) will host a `Caring for Carers’ soup celebration lunch on August 26 where ideas for an ongoing support system will be discussed. 
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2010 WINTER NEWSLETTER UPLOADED
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SOUP LUNCHEON FOR CARERS
 Carers in the Warrnambool community can receive some support in return at a special function at the WRAD Centre on Thursday.  WRAD has invited families, workers, neighbours, volunteers and all other members of the south west community to attend a “soup luncheon” in recognition of ‘Caring for the Carers’.  
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FREE HEALTH CHECKS AT WRAD FOR DRUG ACTION WEEK

052.jpgDozens of people took advantage of free health tests today at WRAD.

The free health check-ups are part of a special promotion for Drug Action Week.

Dennis Chapman wasamong those to receive the check ups.

The free tests included blood sugar and blood pressure readings.
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WRAD'S AWARD WINNING POSTER

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