by Nick Ansell | Oct 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Sometimes children and young people can’t live with their biological parents. When that happens, someone they already know and trust — like a grandparent, aunt, uncle, older sibling, family friend, or other close connection — may step in to care for them. These people...
by Nick Ansell | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Young people in Warrnambool will soon have easier, more discreet access to barrier protection with the launch of new sexual health packs from headspace Warrnambool. The project is a collaboration between local health services headspace, WRAD and South West Healthcare,...
by Nick Ansell | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hamilton’s four-legged friends are taking centre stage this October as headspace Hamilton hosts a community Pooch Picnic at the Botanic Gardens Gazebo. The event coincides with headspace Day and World Mental Health Day, recognising the important role pets play in...
by Nick Ansell | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
A new children’s book written and illustrated in south-west Victoria is set to launch this August, using storytelling to raise awareness of out-of-homecare and the urgent need for foster carers in the region. Maxie’s Adventures, created by Warrnambool-based authors...
by Nick Ansell | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Graham taught me how to parallel park and I did it in about 10 seconds.” That was the moment Thalia knew she was ready for her drive test. A few days later, she passed on the first go—and life changed quickly. Now in Year 12 and working casual shifts at Bunnings,...
