The new, national online gambling self-exclusion register, BetStop is now operational. People can request to exclude themselves from online gambling for a minimum of three months, up to a permanent exclusion. Our Residential and Community Services staff have begun educating people seeking help from Odyssey House services of this new strategy, to support people who […]
Anne Tidyman, the Manager of Child and Family Services at Odyssey House Victoria, was nominated and recognised as a finalist in the DFFH Child Protection Week awards held in early September. Anne manages the Kids in Focus program and was one of just four finalists for the Robin Clark Leadership Award. Nominees in this category […]
The 31st of August was International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). It is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose. This year’s IOAD theme ‘Recognising those people who go unseen’ encouraged us to acknowledge the people in our communities who are affected by overdose. As part of IOAD, our staff at the Melbourne Drug Court […]
Our MYAF (Muslim Youth and Family) Team and MyMedical Team together with our CEO, Dr Stefan Gruenert (pictured left) in our new premises in Glenroy. Our Muslim youth, adult and family team (MYAF) have recently moved into new premises in Glenroy. Together with our partners YSAS, the Salvation Army, SHARC, and MyCentre, and with support […]
The construction and redevelopment work at our Circuit Breaker residential facility near Benalla is nearly complete. While the decking, kitchen and laundry are finalised, works continue on constructing a new carpark, sewerage treatment system, and a large dam. Some big new tanks and a filtration system will also allow us to supply the building with […]
Every two years, Odyssey House Victoria surveys all our staff to obtain their views on a range of indicators relating to our performance and organisational outcomes. This independent survey is conducted by Macquarie University through their “Voice Project”, and it is benchmarked against hundreds of other Australian organisations and more than three million employees. Odyssey […]
Earlier this year, Mr David Bullard OBE (pictured above) retired from the Board of Odyssey House Victoria after almost 45 years of service. David was the Deputy Chair, and one of the founding members, and his wise legal counsel was always on hand. Current Board member, Michael Strong has since accepted the role of Deputy […]
Pictured above: Jill Gallagher AO & CEO of VACCHO with the Odyssey Staff In July this year, we held our annual Staff Development Day for all Odyssey House staff at Life Saving Victoria’s spectacular venue in Port Melbourne. This year’s theme was Diversity, and it provided staff with the opportunity to better understand some of […]
This role works closely with the residents in the Horticulture job function, overseeing land management.
The key purpose of the position is to act as the first point of contact and provide an appropriate operational response to resident issues.