Our Impact

Welcome to Our Impact, a snapshot of Odyssey Victoria, where we report on who we helped, what we did, and the difference it made. The work we do today is as relevant as it was when Odyssey Victoria began over 40 years ago, made possible by the collaborative efforts of many – staff, consortium and funding partners, supporters and donors. Our thanks to all.

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Financial impact

Sources of income

Our revenue for financial years by source.

Expenditure

Our spending for financial years by organisational area.

Investing in the future

What we spent on new infrastructure and initiatives over financial years.

Every recovery strengthens a community

Every dollar invested in residential AOD treatment returns approximately $14 in benefits to the community.

For example, the average total cost of residential rehabilitation for one person is $72,000. Each person who receives residential treatment from Odyssey Victoria generates, over their life, an average economic benefit for the rest of the community equivalent to

$1.08 million

Source: Economic Impact of Residential Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction in a Therapeutic Community – Jeff Rae.

Drug trends

Primary drug of concern

Trends in Primary Drug of Concern for Odyssey Victoria clients.

40% of clients identified alcohol as their most problematic issue in 2024.

Odyssey Institute

Odyssey Institute is a Registered Training Organisation providing nationally recognised qualifications in alcohol and other drugs, and mental health.

In 2023

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269 Nationally recognised course certificates were issued 

35 Mental Health First Aid course certificates were issued

70 Alcohol and Other Drugs Awareness certificates were issued

Odyssey Victoria is also an accredited provider of driver behaviour change programs to help those wanting to regain their licence.

In 2023

48 Clients enrolled in standard drink and drug driver behaviour change program

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156 Clients enrolled in the intensive drink and drug driver behaviour change program

The difference we make

Client experience survey

Results from our 2024 survey of people receiving help from Odyssey Victoria in both residential rehabilitation and through or community services.

84% of clients were satisfied with the service 
74% saw a reduction in their substance use
85% would consider returning to this service if they needed help again
60% of clients said that Odyssey contributed to enhancing their mental health

What people are saying

a breakdown of the positive recurring themes and sentiments from clients when asked what Odyssey is doing well.