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The Australian Drug Foundation
The Australian Drug Foundation provides effective drug prevention for everyone. For over 45 years, the ADF has been making a difference. As a non-government, not for profit organisation, the ADF knows its community and knows how to help.

Somazone
Somazone is a website that was developed by young people for young people. Somazone provides fast, free, anonymous access to quality assured information. A program of the Australian Drug Foundation, Somazone is a valuable resource for young people.

Turning Point - Alcohol and Drug Centre
Turning Point strives to promote and maximise the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities living with and affected by alcohol and other drug-related harms.

Australian Drug Information Network
The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) provides a central point of access to quality Internet-based alcohol and drug information provided by prominent organisations in Australia and Internationally. ADIN is funded by the Australian Government

Whats Happening at WRAD

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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

Dozens 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.