News Updates
The 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?’
Read More ShareWhy we need to change our laws on bail?
April 03, 2023
In 2018 the Victorian Parliament passed legislation to tighten Victoria’s bail laws, making them some of the world’s most stringent. These changes were in response to the shocking and tragic January 2017 Bourke Street...
Read More ShareFilling the ‘professional resilience cup’
April 03, 2023
Recently, the ResetLife team received a testimonial that spoke beautifully to the experience of one of our participants, not only over the 5 months he was with us, but also in the lead up...
Read More ShareIntegrated Care Pilot wrap-up
December 12, 2022
For the past year, First Step has been the lead organisation for the Department of Health’s initiative, the Integrated Care Pilot (ICP).
Read More ShareWhole Person, Whole System Model
December 09, 2022
At First Step we are delighted to officially launch our Strategic Plan 2022-26. Over six months we held numerous consultations and workshops with staff, the people we seek to help, partners and other stakeholders...
Read More ShareIs trauma treatable?
December 09, 2022
Our recent Thought Leadership Event explored the topic: ‘Is trauma treatable?’ with panel experts providing such varied insights into the treatment of trauma.
Read More SharePlease remember, we are here to help
September 21, 2022
It’s no fun telling a client we don’t have a doctor available. Clients have said to me, ‘well, aren’t you a doctor’s surgery?’ Yes, we are. But we don’t always have GPs available. The...
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