The First Step Program

“I was treated as a person, not a condition. I was never pitied, never judged.”

For 25 years, First Step has provided care grounded in dignity, respect and compassion.

As End of Financial Year approaches, we’re asking our community to help us continue showing up for people facing mental ill-health, substance use, trauma and homelessness.

Donate before June 30.
https://www.firststep.org.au/donate

What does housing have to do with mental health and substance use?

Quite a lot.

In his latest CEO blog, Patrick reflects on the links between housing affordability, poverty, trauma, mental ill-health and substance use, and why policies that make housing more accessible can have impacts far beyond the property market.

Because when we talk about mental health and substance use, we can't ignore the social conditions that shape people's lives.

Read the full blog:

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