News Updates
Is resilience contagious?
September 23, 2024
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...
Read More ShareMikey Daly, First Step Government Relations Advisor
September 23, 2024
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.
Read More SharePoverty is at the heart of youth crime
July 23, 2024
The media has been abuzz in recent weeks about increasing youth crime rates and the Victorian Government's decision to tighten youth bail laws.
Read More ShareWelcome to Dr Nico Clark
June 11, 2024
“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.
Read More ShareGetting life back on plan
June 11, 2024
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...
Read More ShareIs pill testing just for festivals?
June 11, 2024
At First Step, we have the privilege of curating amazing conversations with truly inspirational people!
Read More ShareGuest Blog: Community Connections
June 11, 2024
Stepping out of my office at the St Kilda Gatehouse Greeves Street Op Shop a few weeks ago, I met a young woman who had slept rough that night.
Read More ShareGuest Blog: Bringing program evaluations to life
March 19, 2024
First Step’s 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 is in...
Read More ShareWhat you told us about YOU
March 19, 2024
Recently, we invited you to share your honest thoughts and feelings about First Step in a short survey. We were curious to understand you more, and also how we could better engage with our...
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