Tom Otway, Georgia Clifford, Kieran Dearle, Charlise Rock and Maddison Laurance are excited to announce Drug Aware Blooming Wild Foto Fest Project.
 
This project will be on held in the towns of Northcliffe, Bailingup, Bridgetown, Greenbushes, Nannup, Pemberton and Boyup Brook from the 4th to the 20th of September 2017.
 
The Blooming Wild Festival is hosting Philip Williams from the Eastern States in September, to travel through the South West and conducting photography workshops with young people.

Each Participant will then have one photo enlarged to A4 size on photo paper. Each town will host an exhibition of works and from these exhibitions a selection of photos will be chosen to be exhibited at the 2018 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
 
In the first workshop Philip will lead students through the elements of a good photo, and then they will walk through the bush taking photos.

Philip Williams is a professional photographer, who focuses of teaching youth how taking good photos, this can be either a beneficial hobby, or may also lead to a successful career.
People need to bring their own camera i.e. Mobile phones, Digital point and shoot cameras, DSLR, Mirrorless, etc. Anything you’ve got that will take photos well.

The recommended age ranges for people to attend are between the years of 12- 26.  Entry is free!
 
“This is a one in a lifetime opportunity to possibly have your work to be exhibited in an international exhibition” quotes Charlise Rock, one of our project coordinators.
 
For more information about how to be a part of this project please visit the Blooming Wild Festival’s web site at: www.bloomingwild.com.au or contact Wendy Eiby
on 0434 811 474 or Email: ncfvisitorcentre@westnet.com.au
 
This is a Smoke, Alcohol, and Drug free event
 
This project has been proudly sponsored by Country Arts WA and by Healthway to promote the Drug Aware message.

“Take photos not drugs”.
For Media inquires or further information
Please contact
Wendy Eiby on 0434 811 474
Email: ncfvisitorcentre@westnet.com.au
 
This Program is Proudly Supported by
Country Arts WA, Drug Aware, and Healthway

The Liberal National Government has announced funding for 16 new residential rehabilitation treatment beds in the South West as part of its $14.9 million WA Meth Strategy announced in May.
 
Mental Health Minister Andrea Mitchell said the contract for the 16 beds at Abbotsford Private Hospital in Nannup, was one of a number that would provide a total of 60 new treatments beds across the state, all of which will be available from January 2017.

 harms is a significant problem in regional areas right around Australia,” Mr Redman said.
 
“These beds will add to the existing stock of treatment beds in the South West and ensure continuity of treatment options for people in South West communities who are experiencing meth-related harm.”
 
Minister Mitchell said the WA Meth Strategy 2016, had already delivered a boost to staffing in community alcohol and other drug counselling centres across the state, a dedicated Meth Helpline, a specialist meth outpatient clinic and frontline worker training.
 
“There is no one-size-fits-all treatment model for treating people with drug and alcohol problems,” Minister Mitchell said.
 
“The best outcomes are achieved when the type of treatment matches the specific needs of the individual and State Government is ensuring that the entire spectrum of treatment and prevention options is supported and available across the State.”

The service providers were selected through a competitive tender process that provides the best value and highest quality service for taxpayer dollars.   

Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman has welcomed a new dedicated Meth Helpline as part of the Liberal National Government’s Western Australian Meth Strategy.
 
Mr Redman said Helpline counsellors were available to provide information, referral to local services, discuss treatment options, provide a free call-back service, support health professionals and can support people waiting for treatment.
 
"I urge people with meth-related issues to call the Meth Helpline and talk with the professional counsellors about the treatment and support services available to them," Mr Redman said.
 
“I hear from constituents who want to know what to do or where to go. The Meth Helpline can provide that advice, information and support.”
 
Mr Redman said the new Meth Helpline provides free, confidential 24/7 support and can be reached on 1800 874 878 or visit http://drugaware.com.au.
 
"No matter what the circumstances, helpline counsellors will be there to listen and provide help and support."
 
Helpline counsellors are professional and non-judgemental and will work with people who are concerned about their own meth use or that of someone else.
 
Parents, families and friends are encouraged to get support through the helpline.
 
Helpline counsellors can also link parents and other family members to a network of trained parent volunteers who have experienced their own child's alcohol or drug use.
 
The Meth Helpline also provides support via email and the live chat online messaging service.
 
Calls to the Meth Helpline are free from a landline and most mobile phones, depending on the service provider