News Updates
From Allara to you
June 10, 2025
My name is Allara, and that’s Asha in the picture with me. You might have seen our photo on the First Step website or in one of their newsletters. Last year, I shared my...
Read More ShareGuest Blog Professor Victoria Manning
June 10, 2025
As someone who has been designing, implementing, and examining treatment outcomes for people with AOD issues since the last century (no exaggeration!), I was delighted that my team at Turning Point was able to...
Read More ShareA smooth transition - a client's reflection
June 10, 2025
As a long-time client of First Step, from their beginnings in Carlisle St, to now also being a member of the Lived and Living Experience Reference Group (LLE Group), I can say with absolutAs...
Read More ShareVictorian Government backs First Step’s multidisciplinary model
May 28, 2025
First Step is proud to announce it has received funding from the Victorian Government, as part of the State Budget 2025-26, to strengthen its multidisciplinary, wraparound services for Victorians living with complex mental health,...
Read More ShareA change in Board leadership at First Step
April 29, 2025
First Step congratulates existing Board member Catherine Easton on her appointment as the new Chair of First Step.
Read More ShareNew bail laws - a missed opportunity
March 27, 2025
Last Friday, after a 15-hour sitting period, the state Labor government’s “toughest bail laws ever” passed both houses of parliament. Responding to community concern and fear, pressure from the opposition, media outlets, and in...
Read More ShareGuest blog: Mel Dye, CEO Southside Justice
March 26, 2025
At Southside Justice, we believe everyone deserves fair and just treatment. When this principle is under threat, we will always take a stand. Right now, that threat is coming from Port Phillip Council’s investigation...
Read More ShareIntegrated legal help is the way forward
March 26, 2025
First Step Legal are very excited to share with you the outcomes of their robust two-and-a-half-year evaluation conducted in partnership with the University of Melbourne. This evaluation encompasses all five of First Step Legal’s...
Read More ShareFirst Step's Official Opening
March 05, 2025
On the morning of February 17th, First Step was officially opened to the public with speeches, ribbons, applause, hugs, smiles and some tears.
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