One of our dearest community members Aunty Laura Bell (nee Lovett) aka Mamas entered the Dreamtime on March 2 nd  at 89 years young. She was the mother of nine children - Wayne (dec), Kelvin, Kayleen (dec), Denise, Diane, Michael, Darren (dec), Damein and Shane. Aunty Laura was one of nine children of Mary Murray Rose and Frederick Amos Lovett. Winda-Mara Board, staff and community send our love and strength to the Bell, Lovett and Rose families and Mamas' extended family and

Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation’s annual Back to School Day has grown into a key community event, supporting local families and ensuring our young mob are prepared, confident, and ready for the school year ahead. Since its early beginnings in 2024, the event has continued to expand each year reflecting both increasing community need and the strength of collaboration across the region. 2024 The first Back to School Day in 2024 supported 38 students and marked the beginning o

Take care of your health in 2026! 💪🏽 The Allied Health services we work with ensure our mob get access to the best local health services throughout the year. Make your next appointment today! 20 Hunter St Heywood | 5527 0060 18 Kenna Ave Hamilton | 5527 0090 (temporary clinic - by appointment only)

Winda-Mara have secured a new temporary Locum Doctor and also have Telehealth appointments now available. We currently have both in person and telehealth appointments available in both Heywood and Hamilton alongside our regular availability of Dr Kerr and our Nurse Practitioner Mandy. Due to the temporary stay of the locum, we still aren't accepting new patients. Book your appointments today Heywood on 5527 0060 Hamilton on 5527 0090 Dr Michael Clark Monday 1 September to Fri

We had an incredible lineup of events throughout NAIDOC Week at Winda-Mara! We kicked things off in the deadliest way with our Flag Raising in Heywood which is always a highlight for our mob and our wider community of supporters. This year brought one of our biggest turnouts yet, with community members even joining in for a dance with the amazing Koondoom Yarkeen Karweeyn Dance Group ! Our Hamilton Flag Raising capped off an already powerful first day of celebrations and se

We’ve got an exciting line-up of deadly events planned for NAIDOC Week this year, and we’re so excited for our mob to come together to celebrate culture and honour this year’s theme: ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’. Our community is full of incredible young leaders who are paving strong paths forward, building on the foundation laid by our ancestors and Elders who have done so much for our mob. Here in South-West Victoria, we’re proud of our strong and connec