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Meet our people: Joanne Caruso

For the second profile in Windana’s ‘Meet our People’ series we introduce Joanne Caruso, our General Manager People, Safety & Quality. Jo joined Windana with a vision of enabling staff …

Exploring harm reduction at Windana

Care warning: this story discusses overdose.  At Windana, we believe that harm reduction belongs at the core of any truly client-centered response to substance use. We are a strong advocate …

Inside the Adult Withdrawal Admissions process

When people are referred to Windana, our Intake and Admissions staff focus on getting to know each new client to understand their goals. The aim is to help people access …
Mark smiling at the camera. Text alongside reads: "Mark O'Brien - General Manager Rehabilitation Services

Meet our people: Mark O’Brien

In this new story series, we’re introducing you to Windana’s General Managers. First up is Mark O’Brien, who joined us in 2022 as General Manager Rehabilitation Services – leading our …
An R U OK? Day Campaign image that reads: "Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed." Text alongside reads "Tips for asking and sharing."

Getting prepared to ask: “R U OK?”

Care warning: this story discusses mental health issues and alcohol/other drugs. Today is R U OK? Day. It’s a reminder to connect with others and offer support if someone is …
Flinders Street Station lit up with purple light. Text alongside reads: "This is more important than ever. #IOAD2022"

International Overdose Awareness Day 2022

Care warning: this story discusses drug overdose and lives lost. Each year International Overdose Awareness Day takes place on 31 August. It’s a campaign to end overdose, remember those who have been …
Small seedings planted on a hillside. Quote alongside reads: "It's a positive experience to offer something that others find valuable." Text below reads: "A story about Maryknoll residents' involvement in Landcare."

Landcare: A meaningful activity for Maryknoll TC residents

As part of Maryknoll TC’s Community Programs, our residents take part in Landcare groups across West Gippsland and beyond. Their work is transformative – not just for the landscape but …
Tiesha smiling. Quote alongside reads: “Care and Recovery Coordination is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to engage with a coordinator that can provide a myriad of supports. You do not need to do it alone, there is hope!”. Text below reads: "A story with Tiesha, one of Windana's Care and Recovery Coordinators.

Care and Recovery Coordination at Windana

Care and Recovery Coordination is a catchment-based service that supports individuals experiencing complex challenges to achieve their recovery goals. Since changes to the Victorian service in 2014, the role of …
Two adult ducks swimming in a pond near a baby duck. Quote alongside reads: "When acknowledged in recovery, families can strengthen recovery." Text below reads: A story with Kaydee, Windana's Program Coordinator Community Services.

Family support at Windana

With 34% of people who use our services having children or dependents, there’s a definite need to support clients as they work towards achieving their family relationship goals. We spoke …

Meet our people: Joanne Caruso

For the second profile in Windana’s ‘Meet our People’ series we introduce Joanne Caruso, our General Manager People, Safety & Quality. Jo joined Windana with a vision of enabling staff …

Exploring harm reduction at Windana

Care warning: this story discusses overdose.  At Windana, we believe that harm reduction belongs at the core of any truly client-centered response to substance use. We are a strong advocate …

Inside the Adult Withdrawal Admissions process

When people are referred to Windana, our Intake and Admissions staff focus on getting to know each new client to understand their goals. The aim is to help people access …
Mark smiling at the camera. Text alongside reads: "Mark O'Brien - General Manager Rehabilitation Services

Meet our people: Mark O’Brien

In this new story series, we’re introducing you to Windana’s General Managers. First up is Mark O’Brien, who joined us in 2022 as General Manager Rehabilitation Services – leading our …
An R U OK? Day Campaign image that reads: "Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed." Text alongside reads "Tips for asking and sharing."

Getting prepared to ask: “R U OK?”

Care warning: this story discusses mental health issues and alcohol/other drugs. Today is R U OK? Day. It’s a reminder to connect with others and offer support if someone is …
Flinders Street Station lit up with purple light. Text alongside reads: "This is more important than ever. #IOAD2022"

International Overdose Awareness Day 2022

Care warning: this story discusses drug overdose and lives lost. Each year International Overdose Awareness Day takes place on 31 August. It’s a campaign to end overdose, remember those who have been …
Small seedings planted on a hillside. Quote alongside reads: "It's a positive experience to offer something that others find valuable." Text below reads: "A story about Maryknoll residents' involvement in Landcare."

Landcare: A meaningful activity for Maryknoll TC residents

As part of Maryknoll TC’s Community Programs, our residents take part in Landcare groups across West Gippsland and beyond. Their work is transformative – not just for the landscape but …
Tiesha smiling. Quote alongside reads: “Care and Recovery Coordination is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to engage with a coordinator that can provide a myriad of supports. You do not need to do it alone, there is hope!”. Text below reads: "A story with Tiesha, one of Windana's Care and Recovery Coordinators.

Care and Recovery Coordination at Windana

Care and Recovery Coordination is a catchment-based service that supports individuals experiencing complex challenges to achieve their recovery goals. Since changes to the Victorian service in 2014, the role of …
Two adult ducks swimming in a pond near a baby duck. Quote alongside reads: "When acknowledged in recovery, families can strengthen recovery." Text below reads: A story with Kaydee, Windana's Program Coordinator Community Services.

Family support at Windana

With 34% of people who use our services having children or dependents, there’s a definite need to support clients as they work towards achieving their family relationship goals. We spoke …
Last Updated on February 1, 2023 by Windana CKI Staff

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