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Families affected by drug addiction offered hope and brighter futures

Amongst the quiet streets and wide spaces of Melbourne’s western suburbs live children facing impossible barriers at home; parents battling drug addiction. 

New public hospital for the West under construction

There is a new public, community hospital now under construction in Point Cook, finally giving a much-needed boost to the vital health infrastructure in the western suburbs.  

Jumping, changing direction, fast deceleration – netball is tough on ankles and knees!

Uncover the latest research to reduce rates of ankle injury in netball, aimed at enhancing player safety and performance.

Are the kids alright? Raising the post-pandemic child

By Gemma Williams When the world shut down during COVD, childhood changed in ways none of us could have imagined.  Laughter in playgrounds fell quiet, kindergarten...

Part fitness, part friendship, part fun: dragon boating turns strangers into teammates

Dragon boating is about unity: up to twenty paddlers, one rhythm, and a community that grows with every stroke.

Five years of flicking fun for the Footscray Flickers Crokinole Club

Join the Footscray Flickers Crokinole Club on 14 November, 7pm at Domenicos Pizza to celebrate their 5th birthday. 

Can VFL clubs survive without pokies?

Uncover the implications of sporting clubs' reliance on gambling for financial viability and the resulting community risks.

When the dishwasher becomes a battleground

Discover how therapy helps manage small tensions and relationship distress, strengthening your connection with your partner.

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