Drew Vagg: Embedding the Lived Experience

Drew Vagg: Embedding the Lived Experience

What do jackaroos, bohemians and horticulturists have in common? Drew Vagg. Andrew, known at HOPE offices as Drew, lived many lives before joining HOPE as a Peer Support Specialist in 2023. He’s now about to embark on his next adventure with HOPE, joining the team at...
Midwest detox consultation underway

Midwest detox consultation underway

Hope Community Services has begun a community consultation process on a dedicated alcohol and other drug detox facility for the Midwest region. For anyone starting on an alcohol and other drug (AOD) recovery journey, withdrawal (or ‘detox’) is the first...
New year hopes for the mental health sector

New year hopes for the mental health sector

A recent conference provided the WA mental health professionals the opportunity to share their hopes for the sector this coming year. Better funding, greater collaboration and a recognition of the value of lived experience were at the top of the New Year wish list...