Following a competitive tender process, the WA Mental Health Commission has advised that the South West Community Alcohol and Drug Service (SWCADS) operated by St John of God Social Outreach has been successful in re-tendering for service provision in WA’s south west. 

St John of God Health Care, has been operating the service for over 20 years, and this new contract will see an extension of five years with an optional extension of two further years. 

Based at seven locations across the south west, the service provides counselling and support across the region for people affected by alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. 

St John of God Social Outreach Chief Executive Officer Susan Cantwell said that, as a not-for-profit organisation, St John of God Health Care had a long history of providing hospital and community services in the south west region.   

“We are proud to be part of the fabric of Bunbury and greater south west community, and are delighted to be continuing to support people with alcohol and other drug issues,” Ms Cantwell said. 

“We’ve operated services under this contract for over two decades and the renewal means we can continue to build on our existing services and provide ongoing, accessible and high-quality care,” Ms Cantwell said.