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Published stories, reflections, and research from across the community.
Beds with Margaret
An amazing day and my first bed built my my wife and daughter.
From seeds to social connection
Sophie knew this place before it was The Harvest. Her story carries Green Harvest memory, seedlings, and the social life of growing food.
Going Away From My Family
"Bad. Like, going away from my family and stuff." Nigel, 14, on what detention takes away.
Detention Is Not My Home
"Detention. That's not my home." Jackquann, 14, on what detention interrupts and what he actually wants.
Programs and Looking After My Family
Two young people on what matters: "Programs." "Look after my family." "Go to school every day."
Our Young People Are Just Collateral in a Bigger Issue
"Our young people, unfortunately, are just collateral in a bigger issue. The issue doesn't sit with them." - Tanya Turner
Court Is Scary Because You Don't Know Whether You're Getting Out
"Court is scary because you don't know whether you're getting out or not." Laquisha, 16, sent to Darwin 1,500km from home.
He Trusts Us. We Earned That Trust.
"He trusts us. We earned that trust." Fred Campbell on Xavier — what happens when services don't give up.
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Snow Foundation Year In Review 2025
Celebrity Gambling Influence: How Gambling Is Normalised for Youth
Explore how celebrity influence is shaping young people’s attitudes to gambling, and learn how families and communities can respond with support.
Parliamentary Friends for ending Rheumatic Heart Disease at Parliament House
2025 Deadly Heart Trek Report
Snow Foundation Year in Review 2025
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History's wounds and tomorrow's possibilities
In these margins where official histories fail, the Bloomfield family writes their own story - one nail, one beam, one shared meal at a time. This is sovereignty. This is self-determination. This is the future, being built with hands that know both the weight of history and the lightness of hope.
Seeds of Change: Walking with Elders and Youth on Kalkadoon Country
Returning to Kalkadoon Country (Mount Isa) became a profound lesson in community-led change. Supporting Brodie's evolution as a youth mentor, I witnessed wisdom flowing from two key elders: Uncle George, whose decades as a Police Liaison Officer taught him that real youth work happens through consistent presence, and Gary at the Men's Shed, whose practical approach shows how healing happens through doing. A simple create bed project wove through these conversations, transforming from initial setbacks into moments of dignity and connection - particularly when building with community members like Mark. Aunty Joan's careful preservation of cultural knowledge through her self-taught writing grounded these experiences in deeper tradition, reminding us that Indigenous wisdom offers pathways through modern challenges. As Uncle George said, "If you speak from the heart and you tell, and you say the right things and you speak the truth, people listen" - a guidance that proved true throughout this journey of learning and connection on Kalkadoon Country.
The Spirit Must Be Strong
Through his work with Palm Island's rangers, Richard Cassidy shows how meaningful change happens when young people find their identity through both cultural connection and purposeful action - creating transformation that moves at the speed of ceremony rather than commerce.
The Reintegration Puzzle Story Portal
This remodelled pay phone, debuting at the Reintegration Puzzle Conference in Sydney, is designed to reshape narratives around reintegration and foster meaningful connections between conference participants, organisers and the community.
Wilya Janta: A Paradigm Shift in Housing for Remote Aboriginal Communities
Tonight reminded us that the solutions we seek already exist in Aboriginal wisdom and ways of doing - we just need to listen, learn, and follow proper protocols in bringing them into the present.
Oonchiumpa: What Happens When Community Leads
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Intimate Relationships in Australia
Growing Women’s Giving in Australia Report
February 2026 Newsletter
Hello everyone, welcome to the February 2026 edition of our June Canavan Foundation newsletter. For those of you on the Sunshine Coast or Brisbane, we would love to see you at our gathering of June’s community on Saturday 28th March. Please come along to help us shape the fi...
Orange Sky Laundromats
Find out how Orange Sky Laundromats positively connect communities through collaboration and free services.
Canberra Foundations Collaborative opens grant round with $1 million for local community organisations
Supporting Frontline Responses to Homelessness in Queensland
Orange Sky shares insights from creating homelessness education for frontline responders in Queensland, supporting respectful interactions.
Snow Entrepreneurs Fellowships for Social Change Evaluation Report
Digital Addiction in Young Australians: Signs, Support & Recovery
Explore Digital Addiction in young Australians – signs, stats and smart recovery tools to help reclaim balance in screen-driven lives.
The Rise of Youth Gambling in Australia: Why Teens Are More Likely to Bet than Play Sports
The rise of youth gambling in Australia is changing teen culture - learn why betting is booming and how to tackle the risks.
Beyond Bars: Joe Kwon's Journey to Reshape Society
Discover the inspiring tale of Joe Kwon, a man who turned personal adversity into a mission to transform lives. His story serves as a poignant reminder of the power of resilience and the need for innovation in our social systems.
Powering Change: A Curious Tractor's Journey
At A Curious Tractor, we believe in the power of action to transform uncertainty into possibility. Our innovative PTO (Power Take-Off) approach allows us to channel our energy, resources, and knowledge into diverse initiatives, from youth justice to healthcare worker support. While we may not always know where we're heading, we're committed to making our journey impactful and far from boring. We invite curious minds to join us in cultivating meaningful change, powered by empathy and innovation.
The Diagrama Model: A Transformative Approach to Youth Justice
The Diagrama Model transforms youth justice by shifting from punishment to rehabilitation. It operates education-driven, therapy-supported re-education centers where young offenders receive individualized care, vocational training, and strong mentorship to break cycles of reoffending. Unlike traditional detention, Diagrama fosters positive relationships, autonomy-building, and community integration, leading to lower recidivism rates and better long-term outcomes. The model is cost-effective, humane, and adaptable, making it a promising alternative for youth justice reform in Australia and beyond.
Creating Spaces for Growth: The Physical and Emotional Environment of Transformation
"The environment is not separate from our therapeutic approach – it is integral to it," explains Teresa, a facility director. "What does a concrete cell with steel furniture communicate? That the young person is dangerous, untrustworthy, unworthy of beauty or comfort. We choose to communicate something different."
From Punishment to Potential: Lessons from Spain's Innovative Youth Justice Model - Day 1 with Diagrama
A youth justice change advocate's eye-opening visit to Spain's Diagrama youth detention centers reveals a transformative approach to juvenile rehabilitation that prioritizes positive relationships, personalised support, and hope for a better future.
The Tapestry of Dignity: Witnessing the Birth of the Global Laundry Alliance
The Global Laundry Alliance represents a radical reimagining of how social change manifests—not through isolated interventions but through collective wisdom, not through competition but through collaboration, not through prescription but through possibility.
A Story of Resilience and Advocacy
I've been wrestling with whether to share this story. It's personal, raw, and still very fresh. But in the spirit of Ros, a woman who taught me to "Just f%@# do it - if it feels right, do it," I've decided to share. Last week, we lost Ros. Despite the pain of her passing, her spirit and lessons remain with us.
The Courage to Connect: How Authentic Relationships Transform Youth in Detention
This scene, repeated countless times across Diagrama's centres, illuminates what might be the most revolutionary aspect of their approach: the primacy of relationship in the work of transformation.
A Hero's Journey from Addiction to Inspiration: The Life of Vireak
This post delves into the life of Vireak, a man who grew up in the challenging environment of Cabramatta, Sydney, in the 1980s and 1990s. Surrounded by crime, gangs, and drug addiction from an early age, Vic's story is one of resilience and redemption. Despite falling into the cycle of addiction and crime himself, he manages to break free, turning his life around to become a mentor and guide for young people facing similar struggles. His journey highlights the power of change, the importance of self-belief, and the impact of sharing personal experiences to inspire others.
The Nature of Power: How Control Shapes Youth Justice
Power shapes the very core of our justice system, particularly when it comes to youth justice.
NAIDOC with Jimmy
There's a different quality to time when you sit with Jimmy Frank Jupurrurla. It stretches and breathes, unfolds in layers that connect the boomerangs he crafted with old fellas at nineteen to the housing revolution he's leading today. In his presence, you understand that wisdom isn't measured in minutes but in generations, that true learning requires a patience most of us have forgotten how to hold.
Beyond Systems: A Day with Jackqwann in the Heart of Australia
In Alice Springs' shimmering heat, I sat beside a young man named Jackqwann whose rap lyrics cut straight to the heart of what it means to stand at the crossroads of identity and belonging:
Kickin It with DeadlyLabs: Igniting STEM Passions in Youth Detention
The Genesis of Kickin' It
Community at the Core: Empowering Local Solutions in Youth Justice
This blog explores how community-led approaches and Indigenous-led solutions provide more effective and long-lasting alternatives to the punitive measures currently driving youth justice policy.
The Road to Hell: When Youth Justice Efforts Backfire
The Iatrogenic Problem in Youth Justice
Life is hard...but it's not
Sometimes I feel like life is hard - I have had a tough week and when I let that drive my attention it was debilitating. But my life is not hard really…
Inquiry into the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024 - Submission
This submission addresses the urgent need for a transformative approach to youth justice in Queensland.
CONTAINED: Where Policy Meets Flesh
Share this if you're done watching children being destroyed for profit while we pretend it's justice.
Hamilton's Odyssey: Igniting Transformation Through ConFit Pathways
From the Shadows to the Summit
Spotlight on Changemaker: Brodie Germaine
Brodie Germaine, founder of BG Fit, is transforming youth empowerment in Queenslands Lower Gulf.
From Bolivia to Brisbane: How CONTAINED Became Inevitable
I'm going to help you trace the authentic thread, but first I need to ask: when I stood in that Bolivian prison and saw families living inside, inmates running restaurants, children playing in courtyards...how did that feel...what is punishment all about.
JusticeHub: A Platform for Community-Led Justice Solutions
JusticeHub is a community-driven platform that connects these solutions, amplifies success, and shifts funding directly to what works.
A Hero's Journey from Addiction to Inspiration: The Life of Vic
Exploring the influence of social media on communication.
The ACT comic
Playing with Chat GPT this morning building an A Curious Tractor comic
A Comparative Analysis of Youth Justice Systems in Spain and Australia
This comparative analysis delves into the distinct approaches taken by Spain and Australia in addressing youth crime, examining their models, practices, and underlying principles.
Where Fire Meets Country: A Journey Through Mount Isa's NAIDOC week
The red dust of Mount Isa carries stories. In every particle that rises with the morning wind, there are memories of connection, rupture, and the profound work of mending.
Nhật's Story: Finding Belonging and Purpose at The Hope Centre
In the heart of Hue, Vietnam, a beacon of hope and empowerment shines brightly - The Hope Centre. This center, with its profound mission to uplift disabled and disadvantaged individuals, is transforming lives through vocational training and work opportunities.
From Trouble to Transformation: The CAMPFIRE Journey
Stories from the frontlines of Indigenous youth empowerment in Queensland's Lower Gulf
Confit Pathways
Confit Pathways: Empowering young people through fitness, mentorship, and community to break the cycle of recidivism.
The Weight of Silence and the Audacity to Imagine: Reflections on Fear, Hope, and the Long Game of Human Liberation
This is Part 1 of an ongoing series exploring the intersection of personal transformation and systemic change. A Curious Tractor exists to create spaces for this kind of collective reimagining—working with organisations and communities ready to move beyond fixing broken systems toward building entirely new ones. Join the conversation by sharing your own reflections on how we might build communities organised around healing rather than harm. Drop a comment, share your story, challenge my thinking let's explore what becomes possible when we dare to imagine differently.
Beyond Walls: What Spanish Youth Detention Centers Taught Me About Seeing Humanity First
"We're not just enforcing a sentence to pass the months until they leave. We're here to work with them, to transmit values, to show them there's a different way."
Navigating Two Worlds: Cultural Authority and Youth Empowerment in Mparntwe
Reflections on creating culturally-led pathways for young people to connect with identity and purpose while navigating contemporary challenges in Central Australia.
From Control to Care: Reimagining Staff Roles in Youth Justice
In my third reflection from Spain's Diagrama centres, I witness a profound reimagining of what it means to work with troubled youth.
At the Speed of Ceremony: Learning Partnership on Palm Island
This story captures a transformative journey to Palm Island, where the process of building beds becomes a powerful metaphor for community connection, cultural respect, and regeneration.
From Shadows to Spotlight: Joe Kwon's Redemption and the Rise of ConFit
Explore the transformative story of Joe Kwon, who overcame a life of crime to create ConFit, a social enterprise that redefines the lives of ex-inmates through fitness, education, and community support.
The Paradox of Youth Justice and Entropy: Navigating the Chaos Towards Hope
Exploring the intersection of entropy and youth justice in Australia, this post advocates for a transformative approach that shifts from punitive measures to innovative support systems for young people.
The Raucous Revolution
From the moment A Curious Tractor sowed its first seeds, we've been dedicated to cultivating a culture of curiosity, creativity, and authenticity. Now, we're excited to introduce a new value to our fertile field - Raucousness.
Between Waters and Worlds: A Day on Quandamooka Country
A reflection on connection, knowledge-sharing, and the weaving of futures on Stradbroke Island
Connecting Communities: A Network for Justice Reinvestment
We're building a nationwide network to connect and amplify the efforts of 26 communities across Australia
Edition #1: "Sowing Seeds of Connection"
Welcome to the A Curious Tractor Community newsletter where once a fortnight you can get all the news from the farm.
Rethinking Youth Justice Funding in Queensland: Prioritising Grassroots Solutions Over Bureaucracy
Queensland’s Staying on Track and Regional Reset programs represent a $225 million investment in youth justice rehabilitation and early intervention. While these initiatives have the potential to reduce youth reoffending and support at-risk youth, their success depends on who receives the funding. If large organizations dominate the grants, a significant portion could be absorbed by administrative costs and bureaucracy, rather than directly reaching young people and community-based solutions.
Dear Souls Adrift in this Vast Expanse
It's overwhelming, isn't it?
The Kids Are Not Alright: How Queensland Is Failing Its Most Vulnerable Young People - And What We Can Do About It
In Queensland, our youth justice system is failing our most vulnerable young people, with a billion-dollar plan that prioritizes punishment over addressing the root causes of offending. It's time for a fundamental rethink - one that empowers Aboriginal communities, invests in prevention and healing, and sees the inherent potential in every justice-involved youth as a change-maker and leader in their own life and community.
The Necessity of State Government in Australia: A Queensland Perspective
The debate continues over whether Australia’s federal system should remain or be restructured for greater efficiency and responsiveness.
Spain Diagrama Trip Reflection
We owe it to our young people, our communities, and our society as a whole to do better. The time for change is now, and the Diagrama model shows us that a brighter, more hopeful future is within reach. Together, we can create a youth justice system that reflects our values, honors the potential of every young person, and helps to build a stronger, more resilient, and more equitable society for all.
ReSOLEution at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre
ReSOLEution turns young people in detention from sneaker consumers into sneaker creators. After noticing how shoes were a source of pride and identity for youth at Bimberi, we're launching a program where they'll design and customise their own sneakers.
Walking New Paths: Reflections from Bimberi
Through patient observation and deep listening at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, young people's connection to sneaker culture sparked a journey of creative possibility, where their designs now carry stories of hope beyond institutional walls - reminding us that transformation begins when we honor young people's vision for their own futures.
Queensland Government Spending on Youth Justice and Community Safety
The Queensland government is increasing spending on youth detention despite evidence that it is ineffective and expensive, while also investing in community safety and youth programs to address the root causes of youth crime.
Richard Cassidy - Our Story
Richard Cassidy shares Indigenous wisdom through storytelling, navigating traditional and Western knowledge systems while empowering future generations to connect with country and culture.
Youth Detention and Youth Justice Models in Europe: A Comparative Overview
This report provides a comparative overview of youth detention and youth justice models in six European countries: Spain, Portugal, Greece, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany.
ReSOLEution
Craft Your Future, One Sole at a Time
Diagrama Foundation's Impact on Spain's Youth Detention System
The Diagrama Foundation is a non-profit organisation that has transformed Spain’s youth detention system through its rehabilitation-first approach. Since 1991, it has focused on education, vocational training, and social reintegration, reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for young offenders.
Beyond Shadows: Plato's Cave and the Reimagining of Youth Justice in Australia
Last week, I stood at the entrance of what scholars believe could have been the inspiration for Plato's famous allegory—a cave nestled in the ancient hills outside Athens. As sunlight filtered through craggy stone, casting dancing patterns at my feet, I felt the weight of 2,400 years of human wisdom pressing upon me.
Breaking Bread, Breaking Chains: When Two Worlds Collide
The choice is ours. But remember: every day we choose fear over faith, punishment over possibility, we're not just failing our young people. We're failing our own humanity.
Beyond Cases and Problems: Relationship-Based Justice in Central Australia
Reflections on bridging legal systems and cultural knowledge to create meaningful pathways for young people caught between worlds in Mparntwe.
Achieving Gold-Standard Youth Crime Prevention: Designing Programs That Transform Lives
Government investment in youth crime prevention is a welcome and timely step. To truly transform young lives and enhance community safety, however, programs must meet a gold standard of design and delivery. This position paper outlines a vision for gold-standard youth crime prevention and practical guidance on designing “kickstarter” initiatives that change life trajectories for at-risk youth.
Conversation Camp
As dawn broke over the University of Sunshine Coast, the air was charged with anticipation for the inaugural day of our Conversation Camp.
The Power of Indigenous Storytelling: A Community Perspective
Indigenous communities are using technology to preserve traditional knowledge while maintaining cultural sovereignty.
Building the ACT Ecosystem: A Vision for Community-Centered Technology
Exploring the vision behind ACT ecosystem - community-centered technology that puts storytelling power where it belongs.
Snow Foundation Newsletter December
Want to be part of SMART Recovery? Join our Audit and Risk Committee
SMART Recovery Australia (SRAU) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and a registered charity with the Australian Charities and not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). SMART Recovery Australia provides evidence-based tools to support individuals and their families and f...
Future Generation Women announces inaugural Impact Partners and new Advisory Committee members
Driving impact on the South Coast: Snow Foundation & FRRR announce $2.5m commitment for South Coast Futures
A new wave of social changemakers: Eleven founders selected for Snow Entrepreneurs
Lessons in empathy: Why homelessness education belongs in every classroom
Stories Lessons in empathy: Why homelessness education belongs in every classroom Written by Lucas Patchett OAM, CEO and Co-Founder of Orange Sky. When you ask a class of students what the word “homelessness” means, you’ll often hear the same answer: “someone sleeping on the stre
Spotlight: Tranby Engagement Hub, Perth
Learn about how our partnership with Uniting WA became a case study in collaboration and volunteers going above and beyond
Lucas Patchett Shortlisted for Not-for-Profit Executive of the Year
We're thrilled to share some exciting news... our co-founder and CEO, Lucas Patchett, has been shortlisted for Not-for-Profit Executive of the Year.
Snow Foundation Newsletter September
Deadly Heart Trek to Katherine and Big Rivers Region
Demolition begins on former Canberra PCYC headquarters to make way for 55 new social and affordable homes
Walking Together at Garma Festival 2025
Discover Orange Sky’s reflections from Garma Festival 2025 on Yolŋu Country- listening and learning from First Nations communities.
Strengthening local capacity, impacts from Investing in Rural Community Futures: Nowra, Ulladulla and Batemans Bay
For Grandma: A Story of Love, Loss, and the Hope of Recovery on International Overdose Awareness Day
A story of love, loss, and hope on International Overdose Awareness Day — remembering Grandma and highlighting support for older Australians in recovery.
Closing the Education Equity Gap – Philanthropy’s Strategic Role
Walking Beside Communities: Deadly Heart Trek Returns to Big Rivers Region
Types of Homelessness, Beyond Sleeping Rough
As we mark Homelessness Week, it’s time to look beyond the stereotypes and understand the types of homelessness affecting Aussies.
Australia’s Youth Addiction Crisis Needs Action, Not Advertising
Australia’s youth face an addiction crisis. It’s time to stop harmful alcohol ads and invest in real support like SMART Recovery’s youth programs.
Canberra Foundations Collaborative 2025 Grant Recipient Announcement
Snow Foundation Newsletter June
Addiction is a cost-of-living issue: why we need more than AA
Addiction is a cost-of-living issue — discover why Australia needs inclusive, evidence-based recovery options beyond the 12-step model.
Snow Entrepreneurs Fellowships for Social Change applications open Media Release 2025
Welcoming Maygan to the Board
Meet Maygan Grischy, the new board member at Orange Sky Australia bringing her passion for community connection.
Snow Scholarships at University of Canberra open for applications
Supporting Remote and First Nations Communities
Orange Sky is proud to support remote communities. Learn about our remote vehicles, impact stories, and Reconciliation journey.
Teaching with Impact: Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for ACT Schools
Snow Foundation 2024 Annual Report
Snow Foundation Year in Review 2024
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Keiron Lander: Two Years of Growth, Connection, and Impact
Keiron Lander, a proud Dieri and Mithaka man, brought a deep commitment to First Nations peoples in his years within our Board of Directors.
Jan 2025 Newsletter
Hello everyone,Happy New Year and welcome to the January 2025 edition of the June Canavan Foundation newsletter. In this edition, we are thrilled to feature the opening of the new building on the site of June’s surgery. This edition will cover the following topics: Read the ne...
Canberra Foundations Collaborative grant round open – empowering community-led initiatives with $1M
Snow Foundation December Newsletter
How Corporate Partnerships Power Orange Sky’s Mission
Our Corporate Partners exemplify our message, drive positive change in the community, and extend support to those in need.
SMART Recovery Australia Celebrates 20 Years with National Awards Night
SMART Recovery Australia Celebrates 20 Years with National Awards Night as Member Base Triples.
Snow Foundation November Newsletter
Snow Foundation and University of Canberra partner to expand pathways to higher education
Boosting NSW South Coast not-for-profits through Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
The story behind launching 14 remote laundry services
Judith tells the story of how Orange Sky Australia launched our remote laundry services, working alongside First Nations Peoples.
Government must implement and expand on education election commitments
Ros' Story
Despite being homeless herself, Ros’ dedication to helping every person she came across has gone down in Orange Sky history.
The Funding Network: Generosity and community spirit inspires at Crowdfunding event in Canberra
July 2023 Newsletter
Dear friends, welcome to the 2023 edition of the June Canavan Foundation newsletter. This edition covers the following topics: June’s surgery and Jalloonda Our new Impact Framework Catalytic Capital Spotlight on Tanzania Who we’ve funded
10 years of Orange Sky: A Decade of Connection
Reflecting on our 10 year journey and the incredible impact we’ve been able to achieve thanks to the unwavering support of our communities.
Celebrating Orange Sky’s Generous Supporters
On National Philanthropy Day, Orange Sky celebrates the incredible support from our philanthropic community who helps us with our mission.
Snow Foundation extends partnership with Country Education Foundation to support more regional youth
Helping a Loved One: Tips for Offering Compassionate and Understanding Recovery Support
Find heartfelt tips to offer compassionate recovery support to loved ones and care for yourself along the journey. Your support matters.
Snow Foundation September Newsletter
Tender Funerals Canberra Region Opens
Join Us on Wear It Purple Day 2024: Support LGBTIQA+ Recovery
Join SMART Recovery Australia on Wear It Purple Day 2024 to support LGBTIQA+ recovery and promote inclusive, compassionate care for all.
Terry Snow AM, Founder of The Snow Foundation, Passes
She Gives Campaign Launch
Community Healing: Peer Support & First Nations People Seeking Help
Explore SMART Recovery
NACCHO and The Snow Foundation partner to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to tackle rheumatic heart disease
Canberra Foundations Collaborative Announces 2024 Grants
The Snow Foundation June Newsletter
They Are Not Just People, They Are Our Friends
What’s the difference between yourself, and friends doing it tough? Ep. 6 of The F Word Podcast shows us it's a lot less than you think.
Substance Treatment: Helping a Collegue Struggling with Substance Abuse
Is your colleague struggling with substance abuse? Read our blog to find support & substance treatment resources in the workplace.
One Step At A Time: SMART Recovery
Discover the journey to mental health recovery with SMART Recovery Australia
The Motel Of A Million Stars
Ros’ fierce independence and dedication to helping every person she came across has gone down in Orange Sky history.
The Snow Foundation April Newsletter
Release of the Final Report of the Literacy and Numeracy Education Expert Panel: Achieving equity and excellence through evidence-informed consistency
A Mother's Gift; Shared Understanding, Perspective & Connection
Human connection is complex, but often stems from the simplest things. In this case, a simple conversation on an orange chair in a Brisbane park.
Employee Wellbeing: Addiction Recovery In The Workplace
Help employees overcome addiction. Learn how to empower staff, and foster a supportive workplace for addiction recovery.
Lead The Way – Snow Foundation Leadership Program
"To me, it was just a load of washing..."
Testimonies of friendships forged between Orange Sky volunteers and Aussies doing it tough, and the realisations, perspective and benefits they gained.
Deadly Heart Trek to Alice Springs – update
Deadly Heart Trek Medical & Educational Report 2021-2024
Sydney Women’s Fund Portrait Research V
Drug and Alcohol Counselling: The Power Of Peer Support
Seeking help beyond drug and alcohol counselling? Explore the power of peer support and discover its benefits for lasting recovery.
The Perfect Legacy - The Van Named After My Dad
The F Word's heartfelt tribute to Rob (aka. Rosco), a volunteer at the Sunshine Coast whose limitless generosity left a lasting impact.
Getting to the heart of the matter for Aboriginal Children – The Deadly Heart Trek invited back to Alice Springs
Community, Connection and Recovery: The Power of Mutual Support
Discover the vital synergy between mutual support and professional counselling in aftercare for substance abuse. Read SMART Recovery Australia
The Snow Foundation Annual Report 2023
Annual Collaborative Grant Round to Support Canberra Community Sector with $1m
Thanks For Not Taking Advantage of My Brother
Clean clothes and connection: The F Word explores the phenomenal butterfly effect of just one load of laundry, for one person, 10 years ago.
We’re Stuck Here, So Let’s Have a Chat
Two 20-year-olds and an idea. Yet, it was the conversation as they waited for Sudsy’s first load to finish that truly ignited Orange Sky’s vision.
New $1 Million Partnership Brings Tender Funerals to Canberra
New partnership with Sisters of Charity to help young people with out-of-home care background
The Snow Foundation Newsletter December
The Snow Foundation Newsletter November
The Snow Foundation Empowers Nine Visionary Social Entrepreneurs
Joint statement from philanthropy group on Constitutional recognition through Voice referendum result
The Snow Foundation Newsletter September 2023
Capital Airport Group provides campaign office for Yes23 volunteers
Meet Rosco: Orange Sky’s Largest Laundry Truck
Discover Rosco, Orange Sky's largest laundry truck, equipped with four washers and dryers to support communities in need.
Rheumatic Heart Disease Parliament House
End rheumatic heart disease advocacy event Parliament House
Our Next 10 Years
Weekend Workshop 30-31 October 2022 We originally created the June Canavan Foundation with the vision of June’s spirit living on as a catalyst for change. Our intention was to make the best possible use of June’s estate spread out over 20 years. Way back in September 2011, ...
Canberra Foundations Collaborative Grant Recipients 2023
The Snow Foundation Newsletter June
Equity economics report literacy ACT
Equity Economics Report – Literacy
New alliance to help drive more impact investing in Australia
AFR article philanthropy pledge to Voice
Philanthropy says yes with pledge to support Voice
Our Government submission to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum Constitution Alteration
Canberra Foundations Collaboration 2023 $1M Grant Round
Rheumatic Heart Disease report – Deadly Heart Trek Medical and Educational visit to NT & QLD
Snow Entrepreneurs – fellowships for social change 2023 applications
Social Enterprise Australia – Business for Good
The First Edition
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Canberra Foundations Collaborative Grant Round Open
The Snow Foundation Annual Report 2022
Deadly Heart Trek goes to Central Australia
The Snow Foundation Annual Report 2022
Deadly Heart Trek Central Australia launch invitation
Canberra Foundations Collaboration 2023 $1M Grant Round
Clean Slate Clinic & Sober in the Country Ltd (SITC) Partnership
SMART Recovery Australia and newly established telehealth detox providers, Clean Slate Clinic will join established rural frontline advocates Sober in the Country Ltd (SITC) to form a historic national partnership to reduce alcohol-related harm in rural, regional, and remote ...
Information gaps in Australia’s palliative care
KPMG Palliative Care Economic Report
Social Ventures Australia Partners in Recovery report
Sydney Women’s Fund Portrait Research 3 2018
New research finds more fears than hopes for Sydney women Sydney Women find living a comfortable life in Sydney has become harder and harder. New research shows 82% of women across all ages are finding it harder to live in Sydney and 85% feel alienated from the political decision
Sydney Women’s Fund Portrait Research 4 2022
Vital Signs Canberra 2018
To get a better snapshot of what Canberra looks like and the challenges different groups face, Hands Across Canberra and The Snow Foundation have teamed up to support Canberra’s very first Vital Signs community-led research initiative to identify trends, priorities and opportunit
Vital Signs Canberra 2021
Today we launched the Vital Signs Canberra 2021 report in partnership with Hands Across Canberra. Vital Signs Canberra 2021 is a community-led research initiative that explores four key themes of Health, Education and Employment, Housing and Belonging. These themes were decided
The Snow Foundation Annual Report 2021
Giving Birth to Change | The Personal Journey of a FASD Mother
SMART Recovery Australia Webinar: Giving birth to change: The personal journey of a FASD mother Date: January 30th 11am AEDT (1 hour)Angelene Bruce is a
The Snow Foundation December Newsletter
Read our Annual Report | SMART Recovery Australia
Thank you for your support of SMART Recovery Australia, There is great possibility in our country right now and there is great possibility at SMART
Meet our Orange Sky Person Of The Year, 2022
We are proud to recognise excellence in our team by honouring Kristanna Sutton with our Orange Sky Person of The Year Award 2022.
Supporting Family & Friends: A Panel Discussion | SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery Australia Webinar: Supporting Family and Friends During this panel discussion and we will hear the perspectives of Family and Friends
The Snow Foundation November Newsletter
Canberra Youth Isolated From Health Services Post Covid-19
Media Release: SMART Recovery Welcomes NSW Drug-Treatment Funding
Addiction News Media Release: SMART Recovery Australia welcomes NSW drug-treatment funding April Long CEO 22nd September 2022 SMART Recovery
Jarrod Shares His Story | SMART Recovery Australia
#RecoveryStories Jarrod Shares His Recovery Story Jarrod grew up in rural New Zealand, living the idyllic lifestyle of a farmer’s son - hunting, shooting,
Reflections on Rethink Addiction Convention | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia Reflections on the Rethink Addiction National Convention 2022 Some members of the SMART Recovery Australia team were privileged
Podcast: Joined By SMART Facilitator Joseph Abdo | SMART Recovery
Podcast SMART Recovery Group Facilitator chats with 3CR Joseph Abdo is an NSW-based clinical social worker who specialises in helping people, using
Is it Time to Legalise Drugs? | SMART Recovery Australia
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Whitsundays
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Hervey Bay
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CONTAINED: Where Policy Meets Flesh
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Geelong
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Sunshine Coast
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Nganmarriyanga
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Bidyadanga
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Women Only Shifts
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Conversation Camp
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Nhật's Story: Finding Belonging and Purpose at The Hope Centre
In the heart of Hue, Vietnam, a beacon of hope and empowerment shines brightly - The Hope Centre. This center, with its profound mission to uplift disabled and disadvantaged individuals, is transforming lives through vocational training and work opportunities.
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The Weight of Silence and the Audacity to Imagine: Reflections on Fear, Hope, and the Long Game of Human Liberation
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A Hero's Journey from Addiction to Inspiration: The Life of Vireak
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Remote Communities Program
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Program Transitional Accommodation
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Life is hard...but it's not
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Spain Diagrama Trip Reflection
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NAIDOC with Jimmy
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The ACT comic
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Early Childhood Services | Palm Island Community Company
Facebook Quicklinks Home Our Services Early Childhood Services (CFC) Early Childhood Services (CFC) The Children and Family Centre (CFC) provides playgroup 5 mornings a week, Monday to Friday. But we are more than just a playgroup. The CFC is a hub where parents and caregivers ca
Safe House | Palm Island Community Company
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Family Wellbeing | Palm Island Community Company
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Community Enterprises | Palm Island Community Company
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Women
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Service Partners
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Stories
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HOME | Confit Pathways
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WHO WE ARE | Confit Pathways
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ABOUT | Confit Pathways
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Innovation
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The F Word
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Gift In Will- Tell us about your gift in will contact form
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Coen
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Derby
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Program: Young People
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Broome
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Speaking Engagements
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Senior Leadership Team
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Wurrumiyanga
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Learn About Homelessness
Learn about homelessness and its complexities to inspire change and empathy in your community. Education can make a difference.
Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred - March 2025
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Program Free Laundry and Showers
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2030 Strategy
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Remote communities
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About us
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Careers
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Use our service
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Who we help
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Our Story
Orange Sky started in a garage in 2014. More than 10 years later, it’s an international charity supporting people doing it tough.
Program Natural Disaster Response
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Fundraise
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Media
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Donate to Orange Sky's Holiday appeal
The holiday season can be the loneliest time of year for people who are experiencing homelessness or hardship. A place to go, a welcoming smile, and genuine conversation make a truly powerful difference to people who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Connection is powerful. H...
Central Coast
Learn about Orange Sky’s Central Coast service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Mackay
Learn about Orange Sky’s Mackay service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Gold Coast
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Cairns
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Townsville
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Darwin
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Melbourne
Learn about Orange Sky’s Melbourne service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Canberra
Learn about Orange Sky’s Canberra service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Perth
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Sydney
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Toowoomba
Learn about Orange Sky’s Toowoomba service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Hobart
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Northern Rivers
Learn about Orange Sky’s Northern Rivers service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Wollongong
Learn about Orange Sky’s Wollongong service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Dalby
Learn about Orange Sky’s Dalby service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Bunbury
Learn about Orange Sky’s Bunbury service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Bendigo
Learn about Orange Sky’s Bendigo service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Wonthaggi
Learn about Orange Sky’s Wonthaggi service, providing free laundry and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Gladstone
Learn about Orange Sky’s Gladstone service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Adelaide
Learn about Orange Sky’s Adelaide service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Rockhampton
Learn about Orange Sky’s Rockhampton service, providing free laundry, warm showers, and nonjudgmental connection to those experiencing homelessness and hardship.
Alice Springs
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Kununurra
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Maningrida
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Yuendumu
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Palm Island
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Aurukun
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Lockhart River
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Wadeye
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Kalgoorlie
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Kalkaringi and Daguragu
Locations Kalkaringi and Daguragu Country of the Gurindji people Learn more about our service in Kalkaringi and Daguragu or click the button below to find out where we’re operating near you. Find us Orange Sky Australia is committed to providing access to clean clothes, warm show
Mount Isa
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Friend Archives
Category: Friend Ros’ Story Ros shared her powerful story with us, in her own words, shortly before she passed. It is our honour to keep her memory alive.
Executive Director Ryan McGlaughlin
2019 was a huge year for SMART Recovery Australia. Our growing community has helped more people than ever before realise their potential and overcome
Announcement: SMART Recovery Australia Subscriptions | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia are very excited to announce that we’re making some changes to the way we are structured. The range of services we provide has
Snow Medical Research Foundation Launch
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Senator Jacqui Lambie, we commend your stance against welfare drug-testing | SMART Recovery Australia
open letter Ryan McGlaughlinExecutive DirectorSMART Recovery Australia Senator Jacqui Lambie, we commend your stance against welfare drug-testing Dear
We treat recovering opioid users like children, unworthy of getting well | SMART Recovery Australia
Sophie* is standing in line at her local pharmacy. In front of her, an older man is growing increasingly impatient. He shifts from foot to foot; sighs,
SMART Recovery Australia Submission to the The Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’ | SMART Recovery Australia
SRAU wholeheartedly supports the objectives of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’, a sorely needed review of the prevalence, trends and
SMART app to combat addiction | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia has joined forces with the University of Wollongong (UOW) and creative agency GHO to launch Smart Track, an app that helps people
Q&A – SMART Recovery Australia Ambassador Mary K Pershall | SMART Recovery Australia
Q: In interviews, you discuss how Anna slipped through the cracks. What changes need to be made to our care systems in order to better help people like
How to manage larger online groups | Facilitator Tips | SMART Recovery Australia
FACILITATOR TIPS How to manage larger online groups Guide to facilitating online meetings with lots of attendees Dan Raffell National Program Manager
Q&A - SMART Recovery Australia Ambassador Katie Horneshaw | SMART Recovery Australia
Katie Horneshaw writes about mental illness, addiction and women
SMART Recovery featured in addiction study | SMART Recovery Australia
The SMART Recovery program was one of many mutual aid programs examined in Elizabeth Dale
Loans help more than 100 people who are rebuilding after Domestic Violence.
Free help for families caring for a loved one who is dying.
"Sober Curious" - when did sobriety get trendy? | SMART Recovery Australia
The Baader-Meinhof Effect, known also by its less tongue-tying name the frequency effect, is that feeling when you hear of something for the first time,
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Chicago, Illinois. It’s famous for deep-dish pizza, the ill-fated (until very recently) Chicago Cubs, being the home of former US President Barack Obama,
Q&A - Kim McCreanor, SMART Recovery International Executive Officer | SMART Recovery Australia
Kim is an experienced Executive Manager with significant leadership and management capabilities developed over three decades of working in the community
Pan Pacific Asian Facilitators Meeting - with Josette Freeman | SMART Recovery Australia
Although it might not seem like it at times, Australia
The "Right" Way to Recovery | SMART Recovery Australia
Something we hear a lot at SMART Recovery Australia meetings is the nagging doubt that a person’s chosen path to recovery isn’t the “right” way to do it.
How to beat social isolation in recovery | SMART Recovery Australia
Many people in SMART Recovery meetings report how hard it is, when they’re trying their best to stay away from drugs or alcohol, to maintain a social life
The Story Behind "Alcohol Fuelled Violence" | SMART Recovery Australia
A drunken assault. A man left bleeding in the street. Another man, ten schooners and five bourbons deep, walking away, with an empty grin spreading across
Motivational Interviewing as a Brief Intervention | SMART Recovery Australia
Motivational interviewing is foundational to facilitating SMART groups. Join National Program Manager Dan Raffell and Dr Monica Moore in discussing motivational interviewing as a brief intervention within a SMART Recovery group setting.
SRAU attends "Half a Million Steps" premiere | SMART Recovery Australia
In what’s often referred to as the “postcode lottery”, access to drug treatment programs for Australians varies widely based on their location. People in
Online Solutions for Addictive Behaviour | SMART Recovery Australia
Odds are you’re reading this on your mobile phone. We don’t know that for sure - you might be reading this on a desktop or laptop computer, or a tablet -
Drug law reform advocate and former Federal Police Commissioner Mick Palmer becomes SMART Recovery Australia ambassador | SMART Recovery Australia
Welcome mick palmer Drug law reform advocate and former Federal Police Commissioner Mick Palmer becomes SMART Recovery Australia ambassador SMART Recovery
May 2019 Newsletter
Dear Friends, The latest edition of the June Canavan Foundation newsletter is available. Details of our 10 year anniversary trip to Papua New Guinea are included. If you would like to visit some of the projects the Foundation has supported over the last few years in Papua New ...
The truth about "hangxiety" | SMART Recovery Australia
“I need a drink to relax”. You’ve heard it before - you’ve probably heard it this week! Many people report that a drink at the end of a hard week, or day,
Funding for Rheumatic Heart Disease will focus on community-led prevention and treatment.
SMART joins Studio 10 panel | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia Senior Program Manager Josette Freeman this week joined the panel on Network 10
Stop using surgical solutions for social problems: Funding needed to end Rheumatic Heart Disease.
The Snow Foundation community lunch.
The Snow Foundation Annual Report 2018
Meet Kerry: artist and SMART Recovery peer facilitator | SMART Recovery Australia
Kerry Frost, from Brisbane, has recently commenced facilitating a SMART meeting in Manly West. She has proudly been in control of her addictive behaviour
The quest continues to Close the Gap on Rheumatic Heart Disease in Australia.
Opinion: What
In the first instalment of his monthly editorial, SMART Recovery Australia Executive Director Ryan McGlaughlin shares his perspective on our national
Trauma, Addiction and the Fall of Cardinal Pell | SMART Recovery Australia
Last week, the suppression order on Australian media regarding the conviction (currently under appeal) of Cardinal George Pell - once the third-highest
Ground-breaking active-case finding blitz saves several lives.
Conference Report: VAADA 2019 | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia cut a striking, significant presence at last week’s VAADA Conference in Melbourne. The biannual VAADA conference is one of
Formation of SMART Recovery International marks 25th year of global operation and over 3000 meetings worldwide | SMART Recovery Australia
A special announcement from Kim McCreanor, executive officer of SMART Recovery International Dear SMART Recovery community, I’m Kim McCreanor, the
Wayne Rooney, Problem Behaviour, and the Nuances of Recovery | SMART Recovery Australia
Consider English tabloid media’s most recent battering ram. Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has been arrested for public intoxication in the
Tony Wales, SRAU Chairperson Awarded the Order of Australia | SMART Recovery Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyj2_8XY3WE Tony Wales, notable Australian philanthropist and businessman, will be awarded the Order of Australia on
What is the Impact of Alcohol Advertising in Sports? | SMART Recovery Australia
Sporting life is a vital part of Australian culture. Of course, in such a diverse country, there are those who prefer not to participate in or watch
The Facts About Pill Testing | SMART Recovery Australia
Australian summer, like clockwork, brings with it sweltering heat, the droning chorus of cicadas, an onslaught of tourist dollars, and our annual
International News: A Stigma Case Study | SMART Recovery Australia
This post originally appeared at http://www.williamwhitepapers.com/blog/2018/11/a-recovery-stigma-case-study-bill-white-and-shiv-sharma.html and
Meet Tania Skippen, Non-Executive Director of the SRAU Board | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia recently appointed Tania Skippen to our Board of Directors. Her wealth of experience in the world of mental health policy and
Managing Addictive Behaviour around Christmas Time | SMART Recovery Australia
Can you believe we’re only a month away from Christmas? While these past eleven months feel as if they’ve flown by, and millions of people are preparing
The Snow Foundation and END RHD take the fight against RHD to Parliament House
SMART attends Fair Treatment launch with Sir Richard Branson | SMART Recovery Australia
We have lost the so-called war on drugs, but the battle rages on and Australians are being made to live in the wreckage. Drug-induced deaths have
BIG W donation to help mothers and children in need
Major Expansion of Clare Holland House
Ariana Grande is not to Blame for Mac Miller
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Guest blog: Adopting a Trauma Informed Approach to Recovery | SMART Recovery Australia
Guest blogger Marc Elrington has penned the below piece on trauma-informed care in relation to SMART Recovery. You
Does Drinking Really Help You Relax? | SMART Recovery Australia
It’s been a long day. In fact, it’s been a long week. Maybe you were overworked and your boss was too demanding, or your kids have been acting up and
SMART Recovery International Seeks Inaugural Executive Officer | SMART Recovery Australia
Executive Officer - SMART Recovery International One of the fastest-growing global addiction recovery programmes seeks a dynamic committed
Irrational Beliefs, Anger, and Getting to Know Yourself | SMART Recovery Australia
Have you ever been angry with yourself? A frequent experience for those in recovery when unravelling their beliefs and behaviours is to think "I shouldn
NADA Conference, ROM Project, and how you can get involved | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia is very proud to announce the next phase of our Routine Outcome Monitoring project. Building from a previous systematic review,
Tips, Tricks, and Vital Information for Facilitators | SMART Recovery Australia
As you may know, we run annual Refresher training for our facilitators to compare experiences, discuss strategies, and troubleshoot any issues they might
Webinar: The Research Evidence for SMART Recovery | SMART Recovery Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S8ejuSyz1I&feature=youtu.be Every so often, SMART Recovery Australia runs a webinar aimed at our facilitators
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SMART Recovery Australia is committed to the philosophy and practice of harm minimisation. For us, harm minimisation means prioritising and advancing the
SMART Recovery Australia Research Advisory Committee Wins Award | SMART Recovery Australia
Congratulations to the SRAU Research Advisory Committee for picking up the Excellence in Research and Evaluation category of the Alcohol and Other Drugs
Canberra Businesses Asked To Sponsor Non-Violence Training For Young Athletes
The Hardest Part of Change | SMART Recovery Australia
Changing your behaviour is deceptively simple. All you have to do, when strip away all the layers of motivation, disinterest, cravings, and urges, is
Call for action to prevent childhood heart surgery and deaths from a disease which shouldn’t exist in Australia today
First global community research project for Canberra begins
The Green, the Mean, and the Mighty Unclean: Debating Marijuana Legalisation | SMART Recovery Australia
Richard di Natale, leader of the Australian Greens and underpayer of staff, recently announced the Australian Greens’ plan for cannabis legalisation – or
World Health Assembly set to vote on resolution to tackle a national crisis and save Australian lives
Our Scheduled Webinar Has Been Postponed | SMART Recovery Australia
Our scheduled webinar for today has been postponed. You can register for the new date here:
Invitation – 2018 JCF Community Event
SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL MATCH Sunshine Coast Lightning vs Melbourne Vixens Following the success of last year’s event we are doing it again! Join us for a home match of the Sunshine Coast’s very own netball team to celebrate June’s love of netball and our partnerships with The C...
Newsletter May 2018
Dear Friends, The latest edition of the June Canavan Foundation newsletter is available For those in Queensland, or travelling to Queensland, you may wish to join us at either or both of the following events: Thursday 31st May – 5.30pm – The Funding Network event – Brisban...
AOD Webinar: PTSD and substance use | SMART Recovery Australia
Many people suffering from issues related to addictive behaviour have co-occurring Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In fact, many people battling PTSD
Guest Blogger, Marc Elrington: Giving things a go | SMART Recovery Australia
There are several different stages at which an individual is at in terms of recovery. For SMART Recovery, these are pre-contemplation, contemplation,
News: Parent and Family Drug Support Be SMART Group Cleaning Up at Awards Ceremony | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia wishes to express our sincere congratulations to Leanne and the WA mental health team for winning the Families – Excellence in
Is There an Ideal Time to Make a Change? | SMART Recovery Australia
There’s no such thing as an ideal time to quit, or an ideal time to create change in your life. Change can be chaotic and traumatising, and the safety of
Meet Andrew Mikhail, Board Member, Thought Leader and General Good Bloke | SMART Recovery Australia
Andrew works as a lecturer at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) in the areas of Strategy and Organisational Behaviour, and as an adviser
Matt Scarce
Unfortunately, thanks to the wrath of Australian weather, Matt Scarce was unable to complete his 24 hour challenge. However, he will be re-attempting his
Guest Blog: Lapse, Relapse, and Moving Forward | SMART Recovery Australia
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Tips for Maintaining Motivation This St Patrick
Unless you’re colour-blind or live under a rock, you’ll notice that this weekend features St Patrick’s Day, when the 80-million strong Irish diaspora (and
Meet Jenny Valentish: Board member, author, journalist and woman of substance | SMART Recovery Australia
In this interview, one of our newest members of the SMART Recovery Australia Board discusses gender-sensitive care, her own story, and the #MeNoMore
Is There Any Such Thing as a "Hard" Drug? | SMART Recovery Australia
It’s not uncommon, in the media, to hear certain substances described as “hard drugs”. Some drugs, or so the story goes, are “softer” than others, while
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Every modern Australian has seen the ongoing anti-tobacco campaign. The health harms of smoking tobacco are well-known: increased risk of cancer,
Orange Sky Australia launches Canberra’s first hybrid van
Do Stricter Drug Laws Really Help Anybody? | SMART Recovery Australia
The end of December is always a busy period in the world of addiction. The "silly season" often features frequent Christmas parties, longer lunches, and,
The Year in Focus: SMART Recovery Australia
To close out the resounding success of SMART Recovery Australia
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This week, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare revealed a shocking statistic: more Australians are misusing pharmaceuticals than any illicit
How Portugal Put People First and Stopped an Epidemic | SMART Recovery Australia
When you think of Portugal, you might think of their dominant national football team (or the dominant personality of their star player, one Cristiano
Is Smartphone Addiction Changing Your Brain Chemistry? | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia doesn
Empowering PNG Women to Develop Sustainable Projects
The June Canavan Foundation recently funded ‘the Nature Conservatory to bring nine women from Papua New Guinea to Brisbane for the 3 day workshop ‘Nature’s ‘Leading Women’, The workshop brought together women from Indigenous Australia and the Pacific Islands to build skills, ...
Nangs, Stigma, and Finding the Motivation To Change | SMART Recovery Australia
A critical early stage in the cycle of change is the establishment of a discrepancy between behaviour and a person
SMART Recovery Australia Celebrates The Yes Vote | SMART Recovery Australia
Unless you live under a rock (or possibly outside Australia), you almost certainly know by now that Australia voted a loud, reverberating “Yes” to
SMART Recovery Australia goes to APSAD Conference | SMART Recovery Australia
This last week saw the annual Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs conference take place in Melbourne. As a leading drug and alcohol
The Importance of Youth Groups to Addiction Prevention | SMART Recovery Australia
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What You Need to Know about Richmond
In a dramatic 180-degree turn from his previous position, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews this week announced the government
Peter Bly: Tips for Group Fundraising | SMART Recovery Australia
I recently sat down with our Fundraising & Donor Liaison Manager, who wanted to share some fundraising tips with our facilitators across the country.
Josette Freeman attends Cutting Edge Conference NZ | SMART Recovery Australia
Josette Freeman, our Senior National Coordinator and pivotal early adopter of SMART Recovery in Australia, recently attended the international Cutting
Collective Giving Event Set to Transform Local ACT
Meet Matt, our Facilitator from Northcote | SMART Recovery Australia
Matt runs our Northcote meeting, and in this week
Meet Peter, our facilitator from Kogarah | SMART Recovery Australia
For this week
What China
Recently, the tragic case of the young British man who died of a blood clot deep in the midst of a mammoth twelve-hour gaming session hit the news. The
Johann Hari: Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong | SMART Recovery Australia
Have you seen Johann Hari
How Iceland Responded to Teen Substance Abuse (and Why Australia Needs to Listen) | SMART Recovery Australia
As the Turnbull government introduces its mandatory drug testing policy for welfare recipients, I’ve spoken to a few people about SMART Recovery
Matt Scarce Arrives Safely in Townsville after 1300km Paddleboard | SMART Recovery Australia
You may remember Matt Scarce from an earlier blog post about his recently completed adventure across the Queensland coast. Matt, armed only with a
Meet Dan Raffell, National SMART Coordinator and Trainer | SMART Recovery Australia
Dan joined the SMART Recovery Australia team in late 2016. Originally from Scotland, Dan worked in addiction, peer education, and homelessness services
National Coordinator Profile: Angela Argent | SMART Recovery Australia
Angela Argent works at SMART Recovery HQ as National Coordinator. Part of her role involves training community members to become SMART Facilitators. She
Assistance Beyond Crisis microfinance program
The Snow Foundation Annual Report 2017
New mental health program teaches students how to stress less
Newsletter April 2017
Hello everyone, Welcome to the April 2017 edition of the June Canavan Foundation newsletter. This edition will cover the following topics: Invitation – Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball Game The Magic Million – we reach $1m in donations! The AiSTS Canavan Cup The Netball Founda...
Invitation – JCF Community Event
SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL MATCH Sunshine Coast Lightning vs Sydney Swifts Many of you will know how much June loved her netball. After playing for Wangaratta, she travelled to NZ to play in the regional competition there, before going on to represent Queensland and win a Universit...
Catch Up With Gemma
The June Canavan Foundation board members were thrilled to catch up with Gemma Sisa, founder of the School of St Jude, during her recent trip to the Sunshine Coast. Gemma gave us an update on the school’s tertiary scholarship program, and we had the pleasure of meeting Winnie...
Can Australia respond to drugs more effectively and safely? | REPORT | SMART Recovery Australia
A report on whether Australia could develop safer and more effective policy in relation to illicit drugs has been released by independent public
LifeCircle films focus on living with the dying
The Snow Foundation Annual Report 2016
Systematic review of SMART Recovery: Outcomes, process variables, and implications for research | RESEARCH | SMART Recovery Australia
Citation and Abstract Beck, Alison K.; Forbes, Erin; Baker, Amanda L.; Kelly, Peter J.; Deane, Frank P.; Shakeshaft, Anthony; Hunt, David; Kelly, John F.
Addictions addressed through SMART Recovery program in Newcastle | MEDIA | SMART Recovery Australia
Giving people the tools to take control of addictive behaviours is the foundation of a free community program being delivered in Newcastle. SMART Recovery
Netball Foundation Honoured to Receive JCF Grant
The June Canavan Foundation is delighted to announce the provision of a $50,000 grant to the Netball Foundation to help empower marginalised girls through netball. The funds will be used to support the Confident Girls initiative, which uses netball as a tool to improve the m...
Congratulations to Good360: Over $1 million in goods distributed to Aussies in need
'Australia has a serious gambling problem': The New York Times | SMART Recovery Australia
Australia tops its fair share of lists, including hosting the deadliest animals on earth and, perhaps paradoxically, some of the world’s most livable
SMART Recovery acknowledged in US Surgeon General
An extensive report on addiction in America has just been released by the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy. The first-ever Surgeon
People can change | SMART Recovery Australia
Addiction to alcohol, drugs, eating, the internet, gambling, cigarettes - you name it - can take its toll. This kind of over indulgence has ruined many
Turner Primary School supports social enterprise helping those who are marginalised
More action needed to help Indigenous kids fight rheumatic heart disease
The Snow Foundation celebrates 25 years
The Snow Foundation Celebrating 25 Years
Canberra father credits SMART with helping him beat ice, regain his daughter | SMART Recovery Australia
Max* was savouring a cigarette in the sun when he received a phone call telling him not to pick up his seven-year-old daughter Karen* from school. It was
AIDS Garden of Reflection
OPINION: Is addiction really a disease? | SMART Recovery Australia
What is addiction? For the majority who have strong opinions on the matter, addiction is a disease. In fact it’s “a chronic relapsing brain disease”
SMART Recovery on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne | AUDIO | SMART Recovery Australia
Clare Bowditch from Afternoons on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne sat down with SMART Recovery Australia National Program Coordinator, Josette Freeman, to discuss
The Funding Network – Canberrans dig deep for innovative philanthropy
New meetings: April - June, 2016 | SMART Recovery Australia
There are over 175 SMART Recovery meetings happening every week across Australia, giving thousands of people free access to ongoing addiction support.
OPINION: Can you get over an addiction? | SMART Recovery Australia
I shot heroin and cocaine while attending Columbia in the 1980s, sometimes injecting many times a day and leaving scars that are still visible. I kept
Facilitator profile: Rachel McLaughlin | SMART Recovery Australia
Rachel McLaughlin is one of our star SMART Recovery facilitators based in Victoria. She has years of great experience running SMART meetings in inner-city
SMART Recovery expands into New Zealand | SMART Recovery Australia
We’re excited to announce New Zealand has joined the SMART Recovery international community. The move came about after the SMART Recovery Board
SMART Recovery Australia gets funding to transition participants to facilitators | SMART Recovery Australia
While the majority of the SMART Facilitators in Australia are professionals working within drug and alcohol organisations, we
Launceston launches SMART Recovery for youths | MEDIA | SMART Recovery Australia
THE City Mission has established a Launceston support group for 12 to 25-year-olds living with addiction. City Mission youth and outreach supervisor Tyson
SMART Recovery Australia gets funding for western Sydney project | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia has received a grant from the John T Reid Charitable Trusts for a key upcoming project in Western Sydney. This grant will provide
NSW Budget: $75 boost to tackle the scourge of drugs | MEDIA RELEASE | SMART Recovery Australia
The NSW Government will invest $197 million in 2016-17 on drug and alcohol services including prevention and harm reduction programs across NSW. Assistant
SMART recognised at NADA Awards and NADA Conference 2016 | SMART Recovery Australia
The NSW Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) just wrapped up its annual conference at The Grace Hotel in Sydney on June 6 and 7. This year’s
'Ice' scourge: Calls for Durack $20m drug fight to have wider focus than rehabilitation | SMART Recovery Australia
The effectiveness of an overhaul of funding to target drug use in regional WA has been questioned, as the exact details of the package are yet to be
Snow Foundation announces funding for Project Independence
Next stage of Ice Action Plan to make communities safer | MEDIA RELEASE | SMART Recovery Australia
As part of the next stage of the Andrews Labor Government’s Ice Action Plan, more Victorians will have support to tackle the drug ice. The centrepiece of
Victoria becomes first Australian state to legalise medicinal cannabis | SMART Recovery Australia
Medicinal cannabis legalised in Victoria, child epilepsy patients to be given access from 2017 Victoria has become the first state in Australia to
Take Heart and Rheumatic Heart Disease prevention
Invitation: Brunch With Gemma Sisia, School of St Jude
Friends and supporters of the June Canavan Foundation are invited to a morning gathering to meet Gemma Sisia, the founder of the School of St Jude, and Dorice Livingstone Abel , one of the first cohort of students who graduated from the school in May last year. Gemma and Doris...
Newsletter March 2016
Welcome to the March 2016 edition of the June Canavan Foundation newsletter. This edition covers the following topics: Invitation – Brunch with Gemma Sisia from the School of St Jude New website Recent donations Spotlight on Beneficiaries – The School of St Jude and ACRE Famil...
Mutual aid, CBT effective for ice addiction | ABC Radio National | SMART Recovery Australia
Earlier this month, ABC Radio National program All in the Mind featured an episode ‘Breaking the ice’, where host Lynne Malcolm looked at how the
Facilitator profile: Dennis McLaughlin | SMART Recovery Australia
Dennis McLaughlin spent much of his working life in corporate IT. Several years ago, he decided to follow his passion, which is to help people afflicted
Exercise helps adults with high-anxiety sensitivity quit smoking | Research | SMART Recovery Australia
Exercise helps smokers with a high risk for cessation failure due to emotional distress finally kick the habit, according to psychologists at The
What smartphone addiction looks like when you
“You and that phone,” my friend said. Her frustration was palpable, and I didn’t blame her. We were supposed to be getting coffee, but all I could do was
Methamphetamine use among troubled teens doubles in five years | SMART Recovery Australia
Matthew was 14 when he first began using methamphetamine. Sometimes he used it with his friends; other times he would use it with his mother. "I first
We need to reform drug policy to help the person behind the problem | Opinion | SMART Recovery Australia
Hard evidence needs to be the basis upon which our drug policies are formulated, rather than emotion or politically-driven attitudes, according to John
Doctors plan to introduce pill testing at NSW music festivals, despite lack of government support | SMART Recovery Australia
A team of doctors is planning to roll out pill testing at musical festivals in New South Wales, but Premier Mike Baird has ruled out ever supporting the
Breaking up with the word "addict" | Opinion | SMART Recovery Australia
I’m breaking up with the word "addict" and I hope you’ll do the same. "Addict" is one of those words that so many of us use, largely without pausing to
Why a new definition of addiction, as a
In 1956, the American Medical Association declared alcoholism a “disease.” More than half a century later, the American Society of Addiction Medicine
SMART joins Di Natale
SMART Recovery Australia National Program Coordinator Josette Freeman was one of twenty industry professionals to take part in a specialised roundtable on
Recreational drug use high, but dependency low among gay and bi men in Australia | SMART Recovery Australia
Results from the 2014–2015 Flux study of legal and illicit drug use among gay and bisexual men in Australia suggest recreational drug use is common but
5 ways to control your connections | SMART Recovery Australia
Seeking validation online doesn’t bring real happiness. In today’s interconnected world, social media is a major channel of communication and an important
Codeine use has quadrupled in Australia over the past decade | SMART Recovery Australia
A recent article published in The Lancet states that the use of common opioid painkillers such as codeine, morphine and oxycodone more than quadrupled in
THANKS! from the School of St Judes
We were thrilled to receive this message following a recent donation to St Judes. Gemma has made a short video for us which explains how our donation is being used, so please take a look to see how June’s legacy is making a difference in Tanzania. Dear Anne and All at The J...
Using creativity to beat addiction | SMART Recovery Australia
Often the simple solutions are the most effective. In the case of Brian Harriman (pictured left) who suffers from depression and alcohol addiction, that
SMART Recovery reduces rates of reconviction among offenders with alcohol and drug problems | Research | SMART Recovery Australia
What problem does this study address? Use of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) has been linked to criminal justice involvement and may increase the
How Aussie music star overcame painkiller addiction | SMART Recovery Australia
Rapper 360
One in five consuming three quarters of alcohol sold in Australia, report finds | VIDEO | SMART Recovery Australia
NATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY: FIRST RESULTS As part of the survey, the Australia Bureau of Statistics produced this animated video to highlight findings on
Shopping Addiction: Recognise Signs and Overcome Spending Habits
Discover effective strategies to overcome shopping addiction and manage your spending habits. Read More.
SMART Recovery reduces NSW reconviction rates | Research | SMART Recovery Australia
Following a thorough four-year study involving NSW inmates, the SMART Recovery program (and its prison-adapted equivalent, Getting SMART), has proven to
7 signs you could be developing a serious alcohol dependency | SMART Recovery Australia
Binge or daily drinking increases your risks of developing alcohol dependency, the clinical term for alcoholism. Eventually, if you continue these
OPINION:
Author: Fiona Nash, via smh.com.au Ice is a huge problem, and it will take help from the whole community to solve it, writes Fiona Nash, Minister for
A new action plan to tackle ice | SMART Recovery Australia
06 December 2015 Today the Turnbull Government releases the National Ice Taskforce Final Report and the Commonwealth response. The Taskforce’s Report is a
Ice taskforce report shifts focus from policing to treatment | SMART Recovery Australia
This article first appeared in www.smh.com.au on Dec 3, 2015. Author: Amy Corderoy. The federal government
Josette Freeman delivers SMART Recovery training to Murrin Bridge Aboriginal community | SMART Recovery Australia
A day’s drive from Sydney and hundreds of kilometres from the nearest cinema, the picturesque town of Murrin Bridge, with its population of 200, doesn’t
Greens leader Richard di Natale to host global experts at drug reform summit | SMART Recovery Australia
This article first appeared on SMH.com on November 29, 2015 Author: Adam Morton It was the experience of an 18-year-old kid – drug-addled, broken and
Giving Wings to Tara’s Angels – Tara Costigan Foundation
SMART Recovery Australia Symposium – APSAD Conference 2015 | Videos | SMART Recovery Australia
The Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD) held it
Sheila McHale goes into bat for addiction services facing cuts | Video | SMART Recovery Australia
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA FORUM
SMART champion wins WA social work award | SMART Recovery Australia
This article was originally published in Curtin University magazine, Cite, on the 12th of October, 2015 Author: Nikky Lee For Curtin University social
Beating the buzz | Cocaine in the workplace | SMART Recovery Australia
Author: Fiona Smith Ruth was forced to leave her high-paying job in the Sydney finance industry because she wanted to stop snorting coke. Her entire
Adelaide AOD organisations adopt SMART Recovery program | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia provides professional training courses for peers and professionals wanting to become SMART Recovery facilitators and start new
Everything We Think We Know About Addiction Is Wrong | Video | SMART Recovery Australia
When we consider addiction, many people
New meetings: Aug-Oct, 2015 | SMART Recovery Australia
There are over 135 SMART Recovery meetings across Australia, and this number continues to grow. Here are some of the latest to have opened their doors. To
Finally – a change in course on drug policy | SMART Recovery Australia
By Richard Branson It’s good to see UNODC have now engaged in this issue. However, I hope that they will remain strong in defending and implementing what
SMART
Following the tradition of SMART Recovery staff, particularly facilitator trainers, running their own voluntary SMART Recovery groups in the community,
Waleed Aly methodically slams government
The Project’s Waleed Aly has pointed out why the Australian government’s tough stance on ice was never going to work and why we’re losing the war on
Report backs ice treatment over policing | SMART Recovery Australia
THE national ice taskforce will reportedly recommend drug treatment and education over drug policing to deal with the problem. FORMER Victoria Police
Sydney trainees provide testimonials for SMART facilitator course | Video | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia provides professional training courses for individuals and organisations wanting to learn the SMART Recovery behavioural change
SMART Recovery USA Conference 2015 - Cincinnati | Recap | SMART Recovery Australia
The annual SMART Recovery Conference was held on the 18th to 20th of September in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America. Cincinnati is the birthplace
SMART Recovery: An alternative mutual aid support group for addiction | SMART Recovery Australia
The consequences of alcohol, substance use and other addictive behaviours are far reaching. The yearly cost to Australians from harms associated with
SMART Recovery partners with Palmerston Association | SMART Recovery Australia
VIDEO: SMART Recovery Australia National Program Coordinator Josette Freeman talks about SMART Recovery Australia
Ice addicts need more help | SMART Recovery Australia
This article appeared in the Manly Daily, Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate, and the Liverpool Leader in September, 2015 Author: Rebecca Isaacs
'Bad drug policy has brought about the rise of ice': Alex Wodak | SMART Recovery Australia
This article first appeared in The Guardian Australia on 22 September, 2015 The author Alex Wodak is the president of the Australian Drug Law Reform
Website Launch and Foundation Update
Thanks to everyone who joined us on 27 September at the Canavan Gracie Recreational Park. It was a beautiful morning, with members of June’s community gathering to hear foundation founder Anne Gripper give an overview of what the June Canavan Foundation has achieved in its f...
Collaborative philanthropy shores up Good360
SMART Recovery USA Annual Conference 2015 | View Presentations | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery USA held its annual conference on the 18th and 19th of September in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Marriott Airport Hotel. As always, this year’s
Sydney Recovery Walk 2015 | Pictures | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia staff took part in this year’s Sydney Recovery Walk, an all-ages free event helping end the stigma of addiction and celebrating
You’re Invited – Brunch, Walk, Ride, Geocache
You are invited to the second gathering of June’s community of friends, family, patients and colleagues in the park named after June – the Canavan Gracie Recreational Park.
Premier Baird, SMART to join Sydney Recovery Walk 2015 | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia invites participants, facilitators, friends & family of anyone touched by addiction to join us at the Sydney Recovery Walk
Group Cohesion and Between Session Homework Activities Predict Self-Reported Cognitive–Behavioral Skill Use Amongst Participants of SMART Recovery Groups | SMART Recovery Australia
Originally published in: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment April, 2015 - Volume 51, Pages 53–58 Authors: Peter J. Kelly, Ph.D, Frank P. Deane, Ph.D,
SMART
By Dr. Richard Juman via The Fix In an historic moment for the fields of addiction medicine and psychology, Harvard Medical School has appointed
Ice Taskforce recommends SMART Recovery Australia | SMART Recovery Australia
Last month, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced a National Ice Taskforce would be established to co-ordinate local, state and federal efforts against the
SMART Recovery in the Sydney Morning Herald | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART help for overeating - and over-drinking Where do you go for help if overeating has become a habit that
Silver Tusnami of Substance Abuse | SMART Recovery Australia
Addiction is just not a problem for the young, writes Shane Green, in the Sydney Morning Herald December 21-23 2012, to read click here
Local Help for Addication | SMART Recovery Australia
Josette and Richard went to Dubbo at the end of May to do Facilitator Training and this article appeared in the Dubbo Daily Liberal, 30th May, 2013 Click
Griffith Training July 2014 | SMART Recovery Australia
Josette did training in Griffith last week below are a couple of photos and nice email that she received from one of the participantsDear josette Thankyou
CHRONOLOLGY OF SMART RECOVERY | SMART Recovery Australia
Compiled by Shari Allwood and William White (April, 2011) Click here to read
In step with today
An article by Angela Rossmanith that was in Of Substance, vol.9 no1 2011 Click here to read
Sobering Up: Alternatives to AA for Women | SMART Recovery Australia
An article that appeared in Readers Digest March 2014 By Gabrielle Glaser Click here to read
Mind over Addiction | SMART Recovery Australia
A recent article in the Canberra Times that was from Guardian in the UK.
Gipplsand Training Feb 2014 | SMART Recovery Australia
Josette Freeman and Jody Lloyd (Wandarma Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Service) went to Gippsland to conduct training on the 17th and 18th of February,
Richard was Key note speaker on the 19th October at 11th Annual AB + F Insurance Awards 2011 | SMART Recovery Australia
Richard from SMART Recovery Australia was our "key note" speaker at the 11th Annual AB+F Insurance Awards 2013. This was a great privilege for SMART as
New SMART Recovery Group Meeting at Surry Hills Community Centre Approved | SMART Recovery Australia
Dear all, Just wanted to let you know that approval for running a group at Surry Hills Community Centre has been given. It has been confirmed for 6pm on
The season to be Jolly Careful by Paula Goodyear | SMART Recovery Australia
An article in the SMH by Paula Goodyear on the 15th December 2012. Click here
SMART USA 20 Year Conference | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART USA held their 20 year conference in September 26th -28th in Washington attending from SMART Australia was our Executive Director Ryan McGlaughlin
New Australian Facilitated online meeting | SMART Recovery Australia
The online meetings will commence on Monday 8 November at 8pm EDT. It will last for 1 1/2 hours and is accessible at www.smartrecoveryforum.org. People
Interview with Josette Freeman | SMART Recovery Australia
Australian Broadcasting Corporation FOUR CORNERS -- Investigative TV journalism at its best. Read the edited transcript of Janine Cohen’s interview with
NSW ADIS Website has a Makeover | SMART Recovery Australia
The NSW Alcohol and Drug Information Service website has had a makeover and is now called yourroom.com.au!
ATCA Conference | SMART Recovery Australia
Josette recently attended the ATCA Conference in Launceston, Tasmania from 28-31 August 2012..
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SMART Recovery Project | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia received a small grant from the Andrews Foundation to train people in the Gippsland area of Victoria to become facilitators of
If Not AA, Then What? SMART Recovery and the AA Alternatives | SMART Recovery Australia
An article by Tom Horvath PH.D in the Huff Post Addiction and Recovery Click here to read
Addiction can’t always be cured so let’s focus on quality of life | SMART Recovery Australia
From the Conversation, 10th Oct 2013, by David Best Click here to read
Alcohol linked to cancer in war against binge drinking | SMART Recovery Australia
An article that appeared on the1 6 November 2010, Sydney Morning Herald, Wellbeing blog click here to read
Perth March 2014 | SMART Recovery Australia
Josette travelled across to WA and trained 20 people over 4 day at the end of March.
Dwelling on negative events biggest cause of stress | SMART Recovery Australia
published on October 17 2013 in the University of Liverpool University News Click here to read
A CITY first "life-saving" program aimed at helping, Abanob Saad 28th November 2013 | SMART Recovery Australia
Dubbo Daily Liberal A CITY first "life-saving" program aimed at helping residents overcome addictive behaviour will be launched tonight at the Dubbo
Should you cut down or quit? | SMART Recovery Australia
One in five of us - around 3.5 million Australians - will have problems with alcohol abuse and dependence at some point in our lives, according to new
NICE Recommend SMART Recovery | SMART Recovery Australia
“SMART Recovery is recommended as an evidence based program, please read on for further information.” . The National Institute for Health and Clinical
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet | SMART Recovery Australia
Programs and projects Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a community based, not for profit charity, set up to promote and support
S.O.B.E.R. | SMART Recovery Australia
Dr. G. Alan Marlatt is the founder and director of the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at the University of Washington, where he developed the
National Indigenous Drug & Alcohol Conference (NIDAC) from the 16-18 June 2010. | SMART Recovery Australia
Josette and Jim attended and presented at the Inaugural National Indigenous Drug & Alcohol Conference (NIDAC) from the 16-18 June 2010. As a leading voice
Alice Springs May 2010 | SMART Recovery Australia
Recently Josette Freeman and Jim Villamor travelled to Alice Springs to conduct a series of SMART Recovery workshops.
TheMHS Conference Perth | SMART Recovery Australia
The SMART Recovery team presented SMART is SMART last week at the TheMHS conference. We also had a booth at the conference
Video with Tom Larkin on Right Here Right Now | SMART Recovery Australia
Tom Larkin, a licensed psychologist and long-time SMART Recovery Facilitator, was recently interviewed by Mara Dolan on her show Right Here Right Now.
The Australian story: More to SMART than recent article revealed | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia featured prominently in a recent article ‘It’s a dry argument: abstinence versus management in addictions’, by Ross Fitzgerald,
8 things wrong with The Australian’s recent article featuring SMART Recovery | SMART Recovery Australia
Our good friends at The Australian published a timely article on the 27th December regarding abstinence versus management in addictions, which
5 Alternatives to 12-step Meetings | SMART Recovery Australia
February 25th on the SMART Recovery USA blog Click here to read
SMART Recovery Australia update – New faces, clear direction | SMART Recovery Australia
Since commencing in the role of Executive Director of SMART Recovery Australia in late 2013, it is clear to me that SMART Recovery has significant respect
Joe Gerstein Vist | SMART Recovery Australia
Jim Villamor, Joe Gerstein and Josette Freeman" ]Board Member Joe Gerstein met with Australian Co-ordinator Jim Villamor and Josette Freeman
Overcoming Addictions, a Web-Based Application and SMART Recovery, an Online and in Person Mutual Help Group for Problem Drinkers | SMART Recovery Australia
Click here to read
NOW on Facebook & Twitter | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia now has its own facebook page and twitter account... You can find us on facebook as SMART Recovery Australia and our twitter
The Australian story: More to SMART than recent article revealed | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia featured prominently in an article ‘It’s a dry argument: abstinence versus management in addictions’, by Ross Fitzgerald,
Lightening Ridge - 7th July 2011 | SMART Recovery Australia
Jim and Josette travelled to Lightening Ridge to do SMART Facilitator Training on the 7th July 2011..
SMART Recovery - Students In China | SMART Recovery Australia
A group of students studying SMART Recovery in China created a movie that dramatizes addictions and behaviors that are of concern to young people, and how
Changing Negative Behaviour for a Better Life | SMART Recovery Australia
This article was in the West Wyalong Advocate on the 19th July 2103 Click here to read
NEW SMARTWALK Group | SMART Recovery Australia
Beginning Wed 15th September @ 11- 12.30 for clients who need motivating, especially those with depression and AOD issues. It will be an Open Group,
Media Release - SMART Appoints New ED by Claire Geluk, Wise McBaron Communication | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART RECOVERY APPOINTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR November 21 2013: Not for profit organisation SMART Recovery, whose programs focus on providing support to
Recovery Stories | SMART Recovery Australia
Click here to read
Meeting with Hon Marie Ficarra | SMART Recovery Australia
Ryam McGlaughlin (Executive Director) and Josette Freeman (Co-ordinator) from SMART Recovery had a good meeting with The Parliamnentary Secretary to the
2UE Radio Interview | SMART Recovery Australia
Interview on 2UE How to say no at Christmas time? Click here
Ice Age Commeth | SMART Recovery Australia
An article that appeared in Madison Australia in May 2006.... Click here to read it
Vietnamese SMART Recovery manual now available on DAMEC website | SMART Recovery Australia
Resource Update: Vietnamese SMART Recovery manual now available on DAMEC website The Vietnamese translation of the complete SMART Recovery manual is now
Recovery Stories - A new Blog for Recovery | SMART Recovery Australia
Professor David Clark has launched Recovery Stories, a new website that is focused on helping individuals and families recover from substance use
SMART Recovery Australia representation at conferences | SMART Recovery Australia
The SMART Recovery Australia team has participated in and attended several key drug and alcohol forums and conferences across Australia over recent
SMART partners with Turning Point - Alcohol and Drug Centre | SMART Recovery Australia
Recently SMART Recovery Australia and Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, joined forces to promote and maximise the health and wellbeing of individuals
APSAD Conference | SMART Recovery Australia
Peter Kelly, Josette Freeman, Joe Gerstein, Sue-Henry Edwards and Jim Villamor all attended the APSAD Conference where there was a launch for 10 years of
Family and Carer
Free 8 Week Family & Carer’s Support Program for people affected by the addictive behaviours of someone close to them. Being in a close relationship
SMART Recovery: A Different Way to Tackle Alcohol Abuse | SMART Recovery Australia
Click here to read an article on Addiction Treatment LTD, UK Website
Peer Facilitator Training Program | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia is pleased to announce it has received a generous grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation for its Peer Facilitator Training
Summer 2010 News and Views | SMART Recovery Australia
click here for the latest News & Views from US SMART Recovery.
SMART Donation for SMART from the Run Melbourne | SMART Recovery Australia
Hi folks, I just wanted to drop you all a quick message to say Thank You. Thank you Russell, Chitiur and Jerran for being silly enough to say yes when I
Gambling Specific SMART Recovery Group | SMART Recovery Australia
In January 2012, Mission Australia in the Act started the first ever Gambling specific SMART Recovery Group.
Business Review Weekly Article - Cocaine blues are you rewarding | SMART Recovery Australia
An article that appeared in this months BRW click here to read
Celebrating 20 Years: What’s Next for SMART Recovery? | SMART Recovery Australia
Posted on 6th October 2014 in Addiction Treatment Methods by Tom Horvath Click here to read
Improve Your Sleep, Improve Your Life | SMART Recovery Australia
An interesting article by 4 by Bill Knaus, Ed.D. in Science and Sensibility, Five steps to a good night
SMART Recovery is Launching a New Program for Teen/Youth | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery is Launching a New Program for Teen/Youth Smart Recovery Australia (working in collaboration with Juvenile Justice NSW) will soon be
Rumination: The danger of dwelling | SMART Recovery Australia
By Denise Winterman BBC News Magazine 17th Oct 2013 Click here to read
Launceston Training March 2014 | SMART Recovery Australia
Josette travelled to Launceston in mid-March and delivered SMART Training and BE SMART Training to the Salvation Army there.
A Testemonial, November 2008, Ty | SMART Recovery Australia
A little over two years ago I came to SMART Recovery Australia a broken and shamed man. My life had spiralled out of control on both drug and alcohol
SMART Research published internationally | SMART Recovery Australia
SMART Recovery Australia has established its own Research Advisory Committee, and the esteemed group has hit the ground running. The SMART Recovery
3 Ways to Dispute Irrational Beliefs | SMART Recovery Australia
By Dr. Phillip Tate. Dr. Tate is author of the book titled Alcohol: How to Give It Up and Be Glad You Did, which is included in SMART Recovery®’s reading
Sshh - the message about alcohol we rarely hear. | SMART Recovery Australia
It
REBT and Mindfullness | SMART Recovery Australia
A good overview of REBT and Mindfullness click here
An inspiring Video from a SMART Group Member in Wales | SMART Recovery Australia
Please take a look at this; a wonderful tribute to SMART Recovery from Leigh, the most inspiring SMARTIE in Wales! Click here to watch
The dangers of never saying No | SMART Recovery Australia
An article that appeared in the Sydney Morning Hearld, weekend Edition, Feb 12-13 2011, by Tim Elliot Click here to read
COMPASS: A NEW MISSION | SMART Recovery Australia
6 May 2007 COMPASS: A NEW MISSION Summary Four homeless men sign up for a chance to change their lives. They are offered places at a new centre run by
SMART Recovery
By Ryan McGlaughlin, Executive Director, SMART Recovery Australia It was a privilege to attend the SMART Recovery Annual conference and the 20th
Divisions along a new road to addiction recovery | SMART Recovery Australia
An articles in the Victorian Age on the 28th April, 2013. Click here to read
Australia’s first whole suburb social housing funding initiative – Homes for Homes
Snow Foundation recipient – film Gayby Baby
Newsletter August 2015
Hello everyone, Welcome to the August 2015 edition of the June Canavan Foundation newsletter. This edition will cover the following topics: Invitation – Brunch and JCF update at the Canavan Gracie Recreational Park A weekend in Wangaratta with the Board Featured recipients – F...
CBR Lights up for marriage equality
Common Ground opens in Gungahlin
The Snow Foundation Annual Report 2014-2015
More funding to expand scabies elimination program
Sydney Premiere ‘[10] Stories of Single Mothers’
Volunteering ACT – Volunteering as a force for social inclusion
Sydney Premiere ‘[10] Stories of Single Mothers’
Computer Club launched at Richardson Primary
Queanbeyan High School Year 12 Assembly and Presentation of Snow Foundation Scholarships.
2014 Snow Foundation Giving Report
Canberra’s own Global Sisters part of only Australian finalist in international funding competition
The Snow Foundation pledges $125,000 for Good360.
Documentary on single mothers on Newstart premieres in Adelaide
The Snow Foundation and Global Sisters: Working together to set women up for success
Newsletter July 2014
Hello everyone, Welcome to the July 2014 edition of the June Canavan Foundation newsletter. This edition will cover the following topics: Invitation – JCF Trip to the School of St Jude and Tanzania Featured recipients – Harmony House and Mercy Ships What projects is the Founda...
Official launch of the Pinnacle Foundation in Canberra
The premiere documentary of [10] Stories of Single Mothers.
2014 Snow Foundation Grants Announced
The SF Grants Commitments for 2014
The SF Annual Community Giving Report 2014
No Sweat Fashions set to change lives with $40k funding
Newsletter October 2013
Hello everyone, Welcome to the October 2013 edition of the June Canavan Foundation newsletter. This edition will cover the following topics: Invitation – Inaugural Family and Friends Picnic – Canavan Gracie Recreational Park Our donations in 2012-2013 How you can help – our Ma...
Newsletter March 2013
Hello everyone, Welcome to the March 2013 edition of the June Canavan Foundation newsletter. This edition will cover the following topics: Invitation – Opening Ceremony – Canavan Gracie Recreational Park Fundraising dinner for School of St Jude Our donations in 2012 June’s ros...
Snowy Hydro Southcare lifesaving ventilator
The Snow Foundation community grants morning tea
No Sweat Fashions
Common Ground launched in Canberra.
2011 Snow Foundation funding
The SF Community Grant Commitments 2012
Newsletter February 2012
Hello everyone,Welcome to the first June Canavan Foundation newsletter for 2012. This edition will cover the following topics: Invitation – Annual Foundation dinner 2nd anniversary – Port Moresby June’s home at Diddillibah – sold at auction A new era for the surgery Which proj...
Newsletter July 2011
Hello everyone, Welcome to the mid – year June Canavan Foundation newsletter. This edition will cover the following topics: Invitation – unveiling of the memorial in Port Moresby What’s happening at 88 – 90 Duporth Avenue? What’s happening at Diddillibah? Next Foundation Boa...
The SF Grant Commitments 2011
Newsletter January 2011
Hello everyone – and welcome to another June Canavan Foundation newsletter. This edition will cover the following topics: Outcomes of the community workshop to establish the vision and objectives of the June Canavan Foundation First Board meeting 12 month anniversary trip to ...
2010 Snow Foundation Grants Announced
Newsletter July 2010
Thanks to everyone for being so interested in ensuring that June’s legacy lives on. Since my return to Australia in mid-March, the most frequent questions have been: Is Klocking up the Ks still going? What’s happening with June’s Foundation? Is anything happening on 11th Augus...