News Updates

As part of First Step’s 25th anniversary year, we were proud to launch the Next Step Fund, a long-term investment in the future sustainability and impact of the organisation.

While much of our 25th anniversary year has focused on reflection and storytelling, the Futures Forum was designed to ask a different question: what comes next?

As part of First Step’s 25th anniversary year, we were honoured to welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Professor Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, to our St Kilda clinic.

One of the most significant projects of our 25th anniversary year has been the creation of 25 Stories for 25 Years, a commemorative book capturing the voices of the people who have helped shape...

On October 9th, First Step opened its doors to past and present staff, volunteers and board members to celebrate our 25th birthday.

More and more, in the alcohol and other drug sector, in the mental health sector and beyond, we hear about the goal integrated care.

In December, after months of consultation and countless meetings with a range of stakeholder groups, City of Port Phillip councillors voted to change local laws relating to homelessness.

After an extraordinary 55 years as a general practitioner, the wonderful, passionate and tireless Dr John Sherman has retired.

On February 11, at St Kilda Town Hall, three leaders working in distinct but closely related sectors will take to the stage to discuss what they and their colleagues will need over the next...