Art Therapy is a special and much-loved part of Windana’s recovery program. We spoke with Sandra, one of Windana’s Art Therapists, to tell us more about the program in St Kilda and Dandenong. “Creating art can be therapeutic and empowering, and helps to express your...
Read moreA message from Jenny Gillam, Windana Chair With mixed feelings I announce that after eight years as CEO, Anne-Maree Kaser will be leaving Windana in July. While I’m sad to see Anne-Maree leave after an incredible time leading Windana, I’m proud of what she has achieved and am excited...
Read moreOn 12 May each year, International Nurses Day encourages us to appreciate the extraordinary contributions nurses make to society. To mark the occasion, we caught up with Sandra, who is Windana’s Manager Withdrawal and Coordinated Care and an experienced nurse. Sandra talks about the...
Read moreWith COVID restrictions easing this year, we were excited to start getting out to Windana’s locations and shadowing a team for a day. Our first visit was to Windana Youth Community House (WYCH) in late March. Nestled on a corner block on Clow Street in Dandenong, WYCH is a 7-bed...
Read moreAs we move into the colder, greyer weather Jane Lean, Community Gardener at MTC has shared some photos showing creative works from the residents at MTC. “The ‘garden mandalas’ and kokedamas (hanging plants) are done as part of the wet weather program,” Jane...
Read moreExciting news! Our new 30-bed residential rehabilitation centre in Corio is under construction, and due for completion in the second half of 2021. We were delighted to ‘turn the sod’ recently with John Eren MP (State Member for Lara) and Modscape. When completed, this...
Read moreHave you noticed how the food you eat can affect how you feel physically and emotionally? Too many highly processed, high sugar foods can leave you feeling sluggish and moody, while meals with lots of fresh whole foods can leave you feeling full of energy for hours after you’ve eaten....
Read moreVanessa started at Windana as a non-residential withdrawal nurse in 2014. After some time working with clients and GPs, Vanessa saw ways she could improve the outcomes for clients. “In 2014 I began sitting in consultation with clients and their GP. Clients presented anxious,...
Read moreOur Peer Support Program is a vital part of resident’s recovery, offering invaluable support and insight for residents in treatment. Many of our Peer Support Workers are former clients, like Duncan, who last month established Windana’s first Peer Group based in Ballarat. Duncan has...
Read moreCreative Healing Connections Paint, draw, collage, use clay or other creative mediums to express, explore, discover, have fun, relax and connect with supportive peers. Creating art is therapeutic and empowering; it helps to express your thoughts, feelings and experiences when words are...
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