News Updates

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...

It has been only a few brief months since I joined First Step in the part-time position as Government Relations Advisor, but I feel truly welcomed as part of the First Step family.

The media has been abuzz in recent weeks about increasing youth crime rates and the Victorian Government's decision to tighten youth bail laws.

“First Step is the solution to the problems indicated by the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System” – Dr Nico Clark, First Step Clinical Director.

Sometimes, life doesn’t go to plan. Max* planned to spend his life helping people. He trained as a health care worker and was building his career when some past trauma began to creep up...