News Updates

Experiences at the 'front line' of mental ill-health and addiction

November 26, 2019

I have worked continuously in the “front line” “client facing” part of the mental health sector for more than 7...

Productivity Commission Speech

November 19, 2019

Good afternoon Chair, Commissioners and others My name is Patrick Lawrence and I am the CEO of Australia’s pioneer hub...

Thought Experiment

November 15, 2019

It’s a beautiful autumn day in Melbourne and you’re walking calmly, towards the tram stop. Your travelling companion is an...

This Giving Tuesday - help us create more space, to help more people

November 14, 2019

First Step is joining the Global GivingTuesday Movement to launch its Inaugural Fundraising Campaign for the 2019 giving season.  Our...

A new program at First Step - ResetLife

February 04, 2019

First Step is very excited to announce that we will soon be commencing a new abstinence-based, group therapy at First...

Fair Treatment - the campaign for decriminalisation

October 15, 2018

The first principle of the Global Commission for Drug Policy (which includes 18 former heads of state) has only three...

HIV on the rise for straight men

September 24, 2018

Very important news! The Kirby institute has released data indicating a DROP in HIV infections among men who have sex...

An open letter to journalists regarding Supervised Injecting in North Richmond

September 21, 2018

Open letter from First Step's CEO to journalists reporting on the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in Richmond: I am the...

First Step is looking for GPs

August 09, 2018

Are you a GP looking for work at a grass-roots, not-for-profit clinic in inner Melbourne that also has salary packaging?...