Odyssey House Victoria in Richmond, Victoria | Mental health service

Odyssey House Victoria

Locality: Richmond, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9420 7600

Address: 660 Bridge Road 3121 Richmond, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.odyssey.org.au

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23.01.2022 Welcome to the first episode of the Real Deal from Odyssey House Victoria. This is the first in a series of videos where our staff tell it like it is. In each episode they'll share the work they do, the people they work with and the difference it makes. The real deal. In this first episode, Nic who is a member of our Youth Team, tells the compelling story of Jonas*. Future episodes of the Real Deal will feature a different program area and staff member. *names have been changed to protect individual's privacy.

23.01.2022 Several US states have voted to decriminalise recreational marijuana, while one went even further - opting to allow people to possess small amounts of cocaine, heroin and meth without facing jail time. https://www.sbs.com.au//illicit-drugs-set-to-be-decriminal

22.01.2022 Being locked down during a global pandemic is a time we'll never forget. Home schooling, working from home, social distancing - our lives were on hold. So what did this mean for our alcohol intake? At La Trobe University's Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, they've been surveying people across the country on their drinking since April. https://www.canberratimes.com.au//time-to-reflect-on-role/

22.01.2022 URGENT WARNING: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued advice about a concerning drug mix that is circulating in Victoria. The potent synthetic stimulant N-ethylpentylone (NEP) has recently been found in cocaine in Melbourne. NEP may be mixed into, or mis-sold as, other stimulants such as cocaine and MDMA (ecstasy). Consuming NEP with other substances especially stimulants increases the risk of unwanted effects. There have been recent hospitalisatio...ns in Victoria associated with NEP. Signs of a combined NEP and cocaine overdose include extreme agitation, confusion, and high body temperature. If someone experiences adverse drug effects, seek help immediately by calling Triple Zero (000). More information, including a downloadable one-page fact sheet, is available at: https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/alcohol-and-drugs/drug-alerts . Stay safe everyone!

22.01.2022 Thought for a Sunday...

21.01.2022 Until we change how we view addiction from personal failure to a mental disorder, something we cannot control any more than we can control cancer Australians, and millions globally, will continue to suffer. Turning Point have partnered with more than 40 organisations to develop a national campaign, Rethink Addiction, that calls for a national action plan for addiction treatment and advocates for a change to Australia’s attitude and response to addiction. We encourage an...yone who has been touched by addiction or is passionate about reducing stigma to share their story and get involved in making the case for change. After the year we’ve all had, there’s no better time to rethink addiction: https://urlzs.com/bbytr #RethinkAddiction

20.01.2022 Drug taking in Australia has shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with users finding it difficult to source heroin and methamphetamine and turning increasingly to cannabis. https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-creates-major/12852544

20.01.2022 Back on tonight on SBS everyone. Don’t forget to watch #addictedsbs

20.01.2022 JOBS AT ODYSSEY: Family Preservation & Reunification Early Years Practitioner / Case Manager Bayside Peninsula, South Melbourne The position offered is part of a Pilot funded by DHHS. The position is a full-time fixed term 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension if funding allows. Hours of work are flexible and will include afterhours and some weekend as required.... This pilot will test if an intensive family preservation response linked to a clinical therapeutic service can reduce the demand for residential care services for some of the most complex children and young people in Victoria. The FPR team will bring an innovative and wrap around service that will outreach to families with unborn and preschool children and families. A day in the life of this position includes: Conducting broad educational and psycho-social screening assessments inclusive of risk assessments of children and families and the multi-disciplinary team on an ongoing basis, assisting parents to identify and achieve parenting goals through assessment of parenting needs, and the collaborative development and implementation of intervention plans that strengthen parenting capacity and effectiveness. To view the position description and to apply please click https://www.odyssey.org.au/fprpraccasemanageroct2020/ Applications should include a CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, and should be addressed to Anne Tidyman, Manager Child and Family Services. Applications close Sunday 1 November.

20.01.2022 JOBS AT ODYSSEY: Senior Business Officer, Residential Services. The position is offered as a fixed term contract to 30 June 2023, with possibility of extension if funding allows. The role is based at Odyssey House’s head office in Richmond. The key purpose of the position is to support the Management structure of residential services in constructive ways to ensure best practices are followed with regards rostering and time sheets, purchasing policies and procedures, acquittal...s, and financial management according to site requirements. A day in the life of this position includes: liaising closely with all Senior Residential Service Management, understanding their diverse program requirements, and working in conjunction with the Finance function to ensure appropriate financial systems are in place and to enable their efficient operation. Further liaising with quality management functions across the organisation will enable effective contribution to the ongoing development and implementation of quality assurance systems and processes. To view the position description and to apply please click here: https://odyssey.org.au/senior-business-officer-residential/

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19.01.2022 FARE Australia has launched a new campaign called TOM, supported by ACT Health, that shares tips, tricks and tools to support you in your journey. TOM stands for a third of men, because that’s how many Canberra men indicated in a recent survey that they’re keen to cut down on their drinking. If you’re thinking about reducing your drinking right now, you’re not alone there is a community out there thinking of taking the same steps as you. Click here to find out more: http://fare.org.au//men-arent-alone-in-reducing-drinking-/

19.01.2022 A television first, SBS Australia is putting the spotlight on Australia’s addiction crisis and is showing a series which follows a group of Australians signed up to a unique six-month treatment program. Click here to find out more: sbs.com.au/AddictedAustralia #rethinkaddiction #addictedsbs

18.01.2022 NAIDOC week is on NOW until this Sunday there are many online options to celebrate this important time and connect with the oldest living culture in the world and now we are allowed to join in events in person with appropriate social distancing (and masks). https://www.naidoc.org.au/ #NAIDOCWeek2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

17.01.2022 Nick Cave was asked for advice by a US fan called Evan, who is a recovering heroin addict: If it weren’t for NA I probably wouldn’t have survived my heroin addiction. Narcotics Anonymous was this thing, steady and ever-present, that just never ever went away, a place I could come crawling back to, again and again, year after year, and be accepted and welcomed, welcomed back in. In this respect I owe Narcotics Anonymous my life. When no one else would have me, Narcotics Anon...ymous always would. The basis of Narcotics Anonymous, the Twelve Steps, a series of suggestions as to how to live a life the original ‘antidote to chaos’ seems to me to be an extraordinarily effective way to navigate the world, for all people, addicts or otherwise. Having said that, I do not follow The Twelve Steps myself, to my detriment I would say. Doubtless, I would be a better person if I did. .Cave concluded: In the end you find your own way. Ultimately I found mine outside of NA, with my wife, but it took Narcotics Anonymous to show me the way. Reading your letter again, Evan, my advice to you and to me go to a ***king meeting. https://www.nme.com//nick-cave-says-he-wouldnt-have-surviv

17.01.2022 JOBS AT ODYSSEY: Aboriginal Case Worker, Lower Plenty The position is offered as a full time, fixed term contract to 30 June 2023, with possibility of extension if funding allows. The role is based at Odyssey House’s Residential Services Therapeutic Community program in Lower Plenty. The key purpose of the position is to provide culturally sensitive, safe and responsive support in enhancing quality of life, through case management and group work with our residents. A day in t...he life of this position includes liaising with other services including community, legal, medical and financial services as relevant, providing support to all Koorie women during the program to ensure they receive individual and family support, develop cultural plans for each resident and children if applicable and providing community education to inform services and stakeholders of the specialist Koorie Women’s Justice program. To view the position description and to apply please click below: https://odyssey.org.au/aboriginal-case-worker/

16.01.2022 The refurbishment of our Head Office at Richmond is making progress.

16.01.2022 31 years ago - on May 17, 1990 - the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) celebrates LGBTQIA+ people globally, and raises awareness for the work still needed to combat discrimination.

16.01.2022 JOBS AT ODYSSEY: Senior Kids in Focus Case Manager The position is offered as a full-time maximum term contract to 30 June 2023. The position is based at Richmond, with regular travel to other locations. The successful incumbent will be provided with a fully maintained motor vehicle which may also be used for private purposes within the State of Victoria.... The Senior KIF Case Manager’s key purpose is to increase parenting capacity, life skills and social connection, and decrease risk to children and their families. A day in the life of this position includes: visiting families in their homes to provide support, counselling and referral, linking parents to drug treatment services, helping families to strengthen their community links, advocating for the needs of family members, assisting with school holiday programs for children, providing peer support for other case managers, and maintaining detailed case notes. To view the position description and to apply please click HERE: https://lnkd.in/gWYS_k4 Applications close 9am, Tuesday 1 June, 2021. If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Anne Tidyman directly on 0466 268 932 or at [email protected].

15.01.2022 We know all too well the cancer risks posed by smoking, the sun and asbestos, but for many of us, alcohol somehow slips under the radar. A new Cancer Council survey of 1500 people shows that less than one-fifth of respondents recognise that #alcohol represents a cancer risk, despite it being linked to at least seven types of cancers, including breast, liver, mouth, throat and bowel. https://urlzs.com/gY8uK

15.01.2022 The Elf on the shelf has visited the children in our children's centre. He always gets up to mischief during the night and the children find out what he’s been up to when they arrive the next morning! #elfontheshelf #christmas2020

15.01.2022 As we are fast approaching the festive season, please remember the message to not drink and drive: https://fb.watch/2eJ720gtAZ/

14.01.2022 Meet Merlin!! Recently the children at our Lower Plenty rehab had a lovely visit from him. It was an extremely special day and Merlin was able to sit and comfort a few of our new children that have experienced a lot of trauma.

13.01.2022 Tonight is the third episode of the ground-breaking four-part documentary series, Addicted Australia. It should not be missed, so put it in your calendar and catch up on the first episode on SBS ON DEMAND. The third episode (airing tonight at 8.30pm AEDT on SBS) will continue to follow ten clients, their clinicians, peer support group and families and friends through a six-month treatment journey led by Turning Point. It is an incredibly moving and personal piece of televisio...n that tells the real story of addiction. The series is rated Mature Audience (MA15+) with drug and alcohol themes present and is not suitable for people aged under 15 years. The first two episodes attracted a large national audience, ranking second in its time slot and generating significant buzz online and in the media. This has created an unprecedented opportunity to reshape the public conversation and Rethink Addiction. We need your help! 1. The best way to support Rethink Addiction is to follow the campaign and encourage others to sign the petition for change: https://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/petition 2. You can also help promote the series and the campaign among your network, family and friends by following and sharing the campaign on social media. 3. Talk about the documentary and campaign with your friends, family, peers and networks to rally support and ensure as many people as possible watch the SBS series. 4. Tell your Real Story about Addiction: Share a story about how addiction has touched your life. Together we can Rethink Addiction! #addictedsbs #rethinkaddiction

12.01.2022 ...And to cheer us up in Victoria just before we go into lockdown, this little fella came in to ‘work’ at our Richmond office today. Meet Dougie and his dad, Daniel. #dogfriendlyworkplace #dougiethedoggo

11.01.2022 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas #LowerPlenty #christmas2020

11.01.2022 After living on the streets and taking heroin and ice every day for over 15 years, Danny has now been drug free for 11 years. For the first time Danny and his family reflect on horrendous years when Danny was using. https://www.sbs.com.au//son-father-drug-addict-entrepreneu

11.01.2022 New research by Turning Point, @MonashUni and @Deakin shows that training the brain can help to avoid #alcohol cues. https://www.turningpoint.org.au///pushing-away-your-poison

11.01.2022 Today’s isolation thought: #COVID19 #coronavirus

10.01.2022 Don’t forget that this series on SBS starts tonight. #addictedaustralia #addictedsbs https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/node/16894

09.01.2022 Alcohol is the most widely used drug in Australia and one of the most harmful. Please see the revised drinking guidelines below:

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08.01.2022 Drug rehabilitation services including Odyssey House Victoria have backed a push from crossbench MP Fiona Patten for three more safe injecting rooms in Melbourne's suburbs: https://www.abc.net.au//safe-injecting-rooms-pus/100130336

08.01.2022 For this week’s COVID Free Friday, we bring to you...laughter #COVID19 #coronavirus https://www.facebook.com/219239228453379/posts/1276560539387904/?vh=e&extid=0&d=n

06.01.2022 This week is National Reconciliation Week and the theme for this year is Reconciliation Takes Action. It encourages us to consider taking more impactful action in building stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/ Reconciliation Australia are officially launching National Reconciliation Week by asking everyone to Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Country you are on. Join them at 9am on Thursday 27 May and share your Acknowledgement of Country on social media to show the strength and respect of the reconciliation movement. #MoreThanAWord #NRW2021

06.01.2022 Inspired by the wonderfully bright Autumn colours of the fruit and other trees planted and cared for by past generations of residents at Odyssey House Circuit Breaker program, and the magical earthly art of British Land Artist Andy Goldsworthy OBE and other artists in the Land Art movement, the female residents at Circuit Breaker have created a beautiful, but very temporary art installation in their apple, peach and cherry orchard. More Andy Goldsworthy art here: https://www.boredpanda.com/land-art-andy-goldsworthy/

05.01.2022 Boys in Australia have their first alcoholic drink at the age of 10, with one in five drinking regularly by the time they are 14, a new Australian Institute of Family Studies national snapshot (Ten to Men: The Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health) has revealed. By 17, four in 10 are binge drinkers, and one in 10 consumes more than 10 standard serves of alcohol in a single session. To find out more, click here: https://tentomen.org.au/

04.01.2022 ICYMI: Calling all budding writers!! Our annual Short Story Competition is open again and ready for you to get your creative writing going! This years theme is Isolation. This competition is open to writers of all ages and experience with entries due by the 13th of November. Happy writing! https://www.odyssey.org.au/short-story-competition-2020/

02.01.2022 Today's isolation thought: #COVID19 #coronavirus

02.01.2022 We are really pleased to announce that in conjunction with African Australian Welfare Bureau Inc. (AAWB); Positive Mental Health Program PMHP; and @Ysas (Youth Support & Advocacy Service), we will deliver an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) project with both outreach and education components with bi-cultural youth workers across Greater Dandenong; Casey; Hume; Melbourne; Yarra; Maribyrnong; Melton; Moonee Valley and Wyndham. . Our CEO, Dr Stefan Gruenert, is pictured joining in the celebrations for Africa Day Australia.