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Published stories, reflections, and research from across the community.
The rise of youth gambling in Australia is changing teen culture - learn why betting is booming and how to tackle the risks.
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.
Addiction is a cost-of-living issue — discover why Australia needs inclusive, evidence-based recovery options beyond the 12-step model.
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Discover the journey to mental health recovery with SMART Recovery Australia
Help employees overcome addiction. Learn how to empower staff, and foster a supportive workplace for addiction recovery.
Discover the vital synergy between mutual support and professional counselling in aftercare for substance abuse. Read SMART Recovery Australia
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, ...
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
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
SMART Recovery Australia Webinar: Dream Big and Imagine the What If https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72tq5KJi-Dg Kylie shares her story and experience of
SMART Recovery Australia Grants and Partnerships Manager Role We are hiring! We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Grants and Partnerships Manager to
SMART Recovery Australia International Remembrance Day April Long Chief Executive Officer Today is International Remembrance Day for those lost to
SMART Recovery Australia Introducing our new CEO - April Long The Board of SMART Recovery Australia has appointed April Long as Chief Executive Officer
Bon Voyage, Ryan SMART Recovery Australia Sadly, Ryan McGlaughlin, our Executive Director has moved on from SMART Recovery Australia. Ryan has been
SMART Recovery Australia Behind the Scenes of Take On Addiction How many jokes have you heard that begin with a combination of “An Australian, an
SMART Recovery International An Introduction to Take On Addiction https://youtu.be/tEjIdyFQui8Officially, meet Take On Addiction and two of the people
SMART Recovery International SMART Global Research Advisory Committee Webinar #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyXCldwOzXs If you missed out on the live
SMART Recovery Australia x AFINet Family & Friends Webinar with AFINet This AFINet webinar will look at the SMART Recovery Family & Friends
Support for Family & Friends Looking for family members, carers and supporters Alison Beck SMART Recovery Australia SMART Recovery Australia is
Webinars WEBINAR: What is SMART Recovery and how does it work alongside AOD treatment? Staff SMART Recovery Australia Join us for a special webinar
Webinar Using cognitive training to improve client outcomes in addiction treatment Associate Professor Victoria Manning SMART Recovery Australia Research
Research Smoking among people who use substances other than tobacco or who are in recovery SMART Recovery Global Research Advisory Committee Smoking among
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NADA CONFERENCE 2021 SMART shines at #NADA21 Emily Carstairs Content Manager Let
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SMART Family & Friends program Family, carers and supporters invited to take part in research Does someone you support engage in an addictive
#RecoveryStories "Feel your grief. But don’t live there, dude. You can do something about it" Get SMART You know that feeling when you wake up after yet
It is important for us to acknowledge the hundreds of SMART Recovery facilitators and third party organisations that see the importance of SMART Recovery
WEBINAR SMART Recovery: A summary of the research Presented by Dr Peter Kelly Presented by Dr Peter Kelly, Deputy Director - Head of Research, School of
#RecoveryStories My addiction recovery story You might say that my story has come full circle... I was a very happy and social teenager. I had a beautiful
Research SMART Recovery Participant Survey SMART Facilitator Pete Currie is working on a research project with RMIT University and is asking SMART
Valued SMART friends, allies, and partners the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council recently published a story on their own website discussing
profile Turning Point What does Turning Point do? And what is your role with Turning Point?Turning Point is a national addiction treatment centre,
SMART Recovery Australia recently hosted an exclusive live interview with Dr Carlo DiClemente, the co-creator of the Stages of Change Model, which is a key component of the SMART Recovery program.
We are very excited to welcome two new staff to SMART Recovery Australia. The first interview is with Tim Wade, our new SMART Project Officer. Welcome to
profile Shanna Whan from Sober In The Country The festive season of 2014 was almost my last Christmas. I had come to a place where I did not want to live,
Recently, we have all experienced the challenges of being stuck at home. This exciting new online project will allow SMART participants to continue to
The past few weeks have felt more like a few months. Is it really only April? Was it really only in March that many of us were confined to our homes? It
Can we be candid with you? We know that social contact will be banned any day now. And we’re a little scared that SMART meetings all over Australia will
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) Advice for the SMART Recovery Australia Community Ryan McGlaughlinSMART Recovery Australia - Executive Director Last updated:
Discover how Orange Sky fosters social inclusion and combats loneliness through free laundry, shower services, and genuine conversations. Learn about our impact on community connection and wellbeing.
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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 reflection on connection, knowledge-sharing, and the weaving of futures on Stradbroke Island
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. ...
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Innovation is in Orange Sky’s DNA! Learn how our ideas, pilots and breakthroughs have evolved to better serve our friends and volunteers.
Explore Orange Sky’s vision to double our impact by 2030 and help more Australians access free laundry, showers and positive connection when they need it most.
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 system...
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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.
Orange Sky Australia positively connects people experiencing homelessness through free laundry, showers and conversation.
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Discover Orange Sky's innovative services for diverse communities, like Women’s Only shifts and School Laundry Programs.
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Discover how Orange Sky supports remote communities with free laundry facilities, local employment, and meaningful partnerships. Learn more about our impact and how you can help.
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.
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Learn about homelessness and its complexities to inspire change and empathy in your community. Education can make a difference.
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Category: Educational Supporting Frontline Responses to Homelessness in Queensland Orange Sky recently created a homelessness education resource for the Queensland Police Service, designed to support officers and frontline responders in understanding homelessness more deeply, and
As dawn broke over the University of Sunshine Coast, the air was charged with anticipation for the inaugural day of our Conversation Camp.
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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.
Support Orange Sky's mission and donate to provide free laundry services, warm showers, and genuine conversations to those in hardship.
Explore Orange Sky's commitment to reconciliation, fostering respect and understanding with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through cultural awareness, equitable services, and meaningful engagement.
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 wisd...
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, h...
Your philanthropic gift to Orange Sky makes a massive difference, providing free laundry, showers and connection to Aussies doing it tough.
Browse our locations and find a shift near you. Orange Sky's mobile laundry and shower services operate in over 40 locations across Australia.
Our awards- both local and national- reflect the collective effort and passion of our team, volunteers and supporters.
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Learn about becoming an Orange Sky Corporate Partner today, to make a real impact in Positively Connecting Communities.
Learn how Orange Sky supports Australians affected by natural disasters with free laundry services and safe spaces for community support.
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 ...
Learn more about fundraising for Orange Sky! Every dollar you raise helps support Aussies experiencing homelessness.
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.
Orange Sky's Transitional Accommodation service offers laundry support to those in crisis housing, enhancing wellbeing and dignity.
Listen to 'The F Word' by Orange Sky, where we share real-life homelessness stories, volunteer experiences, and the power of human connection.
Discover how Orange Sky supports remote communities with free laundry facilities, local employment, and meaningful partnerships. Learn more about our impact and how you can help.
Welcome to the A Curious Tractor Community newsletter where once a fortnight you can get all the news from the farm.
Discover how Orange Sky Australia supports students and families with free laundry and life skills, and how to become a school partner.
Orange Sky Australia positively connects people experiencing homelessness through free laundry, showers and conversation.
Orange Sky's Young People program helps those under 24 access essential services through our School Laundry Program and education.
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Join Orange Sky’s co-founders at your next event for engaging keynote speeches that inspire and connect. Discover how their unique experiences and visions drive meaningful community impact.
JusticeHub is a community-driven platform that connects these solutions, amplifies success, and shifts funding directly to what works.
2019 was a huge year for SMART Recovery Australia. Our growing community has helped more people than ever before realise their potential and overcome
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
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open letter Ryan McGlaughlinExecutive DirectorSMART Recovery Australia Senator Jacqui Lambie, we commend your stance against welfare drug-testing Dear
Katie Horneshaw writes about mental illness, addiction and women
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,
Although it might not seem like it at times, Australia
Welcome mick palmer Drug law reform advocate and former Federal Police Commissioner Mick Palmer becomes SMART Recovery Australia ambassador SMART Recovery
In the first instalment of his monthly editorial, SMART Recovery Australia Executive Director Ryan McGlaughlin shares his perspective on our national
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
This post originally appeared at http://www.williamwhitepapers.com/blog/2018/11/a-recovery-stigma-case-study-bill-white-and-shiv-sharma.html and
SMART Recovery Australia recently appointed Tania Skippen to our Board of Directors. Her wealth of experience in the world of mental health policy and
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
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
Executive Officer - SMART Recovery International One of the fastest-growing global addiction recovery programmes seeks a dynamic committed
As you may know, we run annual Refresher training for our facilitators to compare experiences, discuss strategies, and troubleshoot any issues they might
SMART Recovery Australia is committed to the philosophy and practice of harm minimisation. For us, harm minimisation means prioritising and advancing the
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
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
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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,
This week, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare revealed a shocking statistic: more Australians are misusing pharmaceuticals than any illicit
To close out the resounding success of SMART Recovery Australia
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, ...
A critical early stage in the cycle of change is the establishment of a discrepancy between behaviour and a person
Matt runs our Northcote meeting, and in this week
As the Turnbull government introduces its mandatory drug testing policy for welfare recipients, I’ve spoken to a few people about SMART Recovery
Dan joined the SMART Recovery Australia team in late 2016. Originally from Scotland, Dan worked in addiction, peer education, and homelessness services
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...
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...
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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...
We’re excited to announce New Zealand has joined the SMART Recovery international community. The move came about after the SMART Recovery Board
While the majority of the SMART Facilitators in Australia are professionals working within drug and alcohol organisations, we
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
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...
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...
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
“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
Exercise helps smokers with a high risk for cessation failure due to emotional distress finally kick the habit, according to psychologists at The
Hard evidence needs to be the basis upon which our drug policies are formulated, rather than emotion or politically-driven attitudes, according to John
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
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...
NATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY: FIRST RESULTS As part of the survey, the Australia Bureau of Statistics produced this animated video to highlight findings on
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
06 December 2015 Today the Turnbull Government releases the National Ice Taskforce Final Report and the Commonwealth response. The Taskforce’s Report is a
This article first appeared in www.smh.com.au on Dec 3, 2015. Author: Amy Corderoy. The federal government
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
The Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD) held it
This article was originally published in Curtin University magazine, Cite, on the 12th of October, 2015 Author: Nikky Lee For Curtin University social
SMART Recovery Australia provides professional training courses for peers and professionals wanting to become SMART Recovery facilitators and start new
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
Following the tradition of SMART Recovery staff, particularly facilitator trainers, running their own voluntary SMART Recovery groups in the community,
THE national ice taskforce will reportedly recommend drug treatment and education over drug policing to deal with the problem. FORMER Victoria Police
SMART Recovery Australia provides professional training courses for individuals and organisations wanting to learn the SMART Recovery behavioural change
The consequences of alcohol, substance use and other addictive behaviours are far reaching. The yearly cost to Australians from harms associated with
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
VIDEO: SMART Recovery Australia National Program Coordinator Josette Freeman talks about 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
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,
By Dr. Richard Juman via The Fix In an historic moment for the fields of addiction medicine and psychology, Harvard Medical School has appointed
By Ryan McGlaughlin, Executive Director, SMART Recovery Australia It was a privilege to attend the SMART Recovery Annual conference and the 20th
Our good friends at The Australian published a timely article on the 27th December regarding abstinence versus management in addictions, which
“SMART Recovery is recommended as an evidence based program, please read on for further information.” . The National Institute for Health and Clinical
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
SMART Recovery is Launching a New Program for Teen/Youth Smart Recovery Australia (working in collaboration with Juvenile Justice NSW) will soon be
SMART help for overeating - and over-drinking Where do you go for help if overeating has become a habit that
Josette travelled to Launceston in mid-March and delivered SMART Training and BE SMART Training to the Salvation Army there.
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
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 Recovery Australia is pleased to announce it has received a generous grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation for its Peer Facilitator Training
SMART Recovery Australia has established its own Research Advisory Committee, and the esteemed group has hit the ground running. The SMART Recovery
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
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Jim and Josette travelled to Lightening Ridge to do SMART Facilitator Training on the 7th July 2011..
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 Australia featured prominently in an article ‘It’s a dry argument: abstinence versus management in addictions’, by Ross Fitzgerald,
Dubbo Daily Liberal A CITY first "life-saving" program aimed at helping residents overcome addictive behaviour will be launched tonight at the Dubbo
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
Josette Freeman and Jody Lloyd (Wandarma Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Service) went to Gippsland to conduct training on the 17th and 18th of February,
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...