News Updates
First Step's statement on the Voice to Parliament
September 08, 2023
First Step is proud to support a Yes vote in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum. In the video below, CEO Patrick Lawrence talks about our position, and encourages our community to engage respectfully...
Read More SharePerpetrator Accountability Project
September 08, 2023
In 2021, First Step Legal (FSL) commenced a partnership with Better Health Network where we provided legal services to both victim survivors and perpetrators of family violence. From the start, our work highlighted the...
Read More ShareRoad Home Year 2 update
September 08, 2023
The Road Home Project helps people living in crisis accommodation by providing mental health, medical and legal services where they are, and when they need it the most. This three-year pilot project is funded...
Read More ShareWorld Suicide Prevention Day
September 08, 2023
On this day, when many people have much to say on the topic of suicide, I want to be succinct. I’ll make two observations, reach two conclusions and make two recommendations, based on our...
Read More ShareMayday Charity Event
June 13, 2023
We are still buzzing from our recent Mayday Event, held at the beautiful Regent Plaza Ballroom!
Read More ShareElizabeth is tenacious, insightful and resilient
June 13, 2023
Elizabeth is a long-time client of First Step. She is a remarkable woman that we had the privilege of interviewing so that we could share her story of resilience, determination and hope with our...
Read More ShareThe Working Poor
June 13, 2023
At First Step, we are seeing an increase in people who we would call the ‘working homeless’, that is, they are employed but either couch surfing, or struggling to meet their rental commitments, or...
Read More ShareIntroducing our newest Board Member: Dr Gyu Lee
April 03, 2023
We would like to introduce you to First Step’s newest Board Member, Dr Gyu Lee.
Read More ShareNothing about us without us
April 03, 2023
Our recent Thought Leadership Event explored the question: ‘Nothing about us without us: how are lived experience voices best incorporated at all levels?’
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