News Updates

Last Friday, after a 15 hour sitting period, the state labour government’s “toughest bail laws ever” passed both houses of parliament. Responding to pressure from the opposition, media outlets, and in particular, the Herald...

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...

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...

On the morning of February 17th, First Step was officially opened to the public with speeches, ribbons, applause, hugs, smiles and some tears.

For First Step, the need to relocate to a new facility comes at a critical time. Over the last two decades, we have evolved to become a lifeline for thousands of people who live...

After careful consideration and planning, we’re excited to announce that as of early January, 18 Mitford Street St Kilda will be the new home of First Step. This move represents much more than just...

A multi-dimensional problem, such as co-occurring mental distress and substance use, requires a multi-disciplinary solution. Over the past 25 years First Step has proven itself to be up to the challenge.

Here are some questions we've been frequently asked about the move:

First Step’s Lived and Living Experience Reference Group (LLE Group) put on a remarkable event recently. It centred around a reframing of the client/carer relationship, inspired by the work of Vikki Reynolds, a clinical...