Michelle once ran her own business, raising two young children, and had plans for the future. Then her husband died. And everything unravelled.
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The Midsumma Pride March was held in St Kilda on Sunday, 1 February, and Odyssey Victoria was proud to march alongside thousands celebrating diversity, inclusion, and community. Our staff and residents joined the parade and festivities, showing our commitment to creating spaces where everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity can access the support […]
In the past year we have been working on significant upgrades to our Lower Plenty facility to make it more accessible and increase its fire resilience. These improvements will help us better serve our community for years to come. Our accessibility and fire safety upgrades are well underway, with completion scheduled for mid-2026. This $3.5 […]
In 2024, Odyssey Victoria became one of the first Victorian agencies invited to join the Lived and Living Experience Workforce Learning Collaborative (LLEWC). This program – the first of its kind in Australia – is designed to formalise and strengthen the role of “Lived Experience” within Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and mental health organisations. […]
During December our Lower Plenty and Hope Centre Therapeutic Communities (TC) celebrated the graduation of residents who have completed the full program – a significant milestone made possible through their hard work, the support of peers and staff, and the strength of the therapeutic environment. The Hope Centre team highlighted the inspiring journey of one […]
Christmas is a particularly challenging time for families in recovery as most of their resources are usually directed toward treatment, stable housing, and basic necessities – leaving little for extras like Christmas gifts. The children of families we support have already experienced significant trauma and instability. Many have been separated from parents during periods of […]
Executive Manager Residential Services Shannon Bell is an experienced executive leader with over 25 years’ experience in the human and community services sector, including more than two decades in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment and rehabilitation. He brings extensive executive expertise across AOD rehabilitation, family violence and forensic services, as well as governance, and […]
We commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day on the 31st of August, with the latest Australian statistics released by the Pennington Institute in their annual Overdose Report. Since 2001, there have been 42,526 overdose deaths in Australia. Of great concern, data from 2023 also highlights that overdose deaths have almost doubled in the last 20 years, […]