The Regina Brindle Grant Program is now open!
SHARC is supporting consumer-led projects, with grants of up to $5000 for people with lived and living experience of alcohol, drug, gambling, or mental health challenges, with family members and supporters also welcome to apply. This grant honours Regina Brindle’s work in promoting consumer voices and supports projects that reduce stigma, foster community and uphold […]
New resource launched: Stigma posters
New resource launched: Stigma posters We’ve collaborated with the Alcohol and Drug Foundation on a new series of downloadable posters to encourage the use of inclusive and person-centred language to reduce the impact of stigma for people who use AOD. The fact is that alcohol and other drug dependence are some of the most stigmatised […]
SHARC Out & About — Midsumma Carnival 2025
SHARC Out & About — Midsumma Carnival 2025 On Sunday, 19 January 2025, SHARC participated in the Midsumma Carnival at the Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne. We had a terrific response to our presence with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, who could hear and learn all about SHARC. We networked with other service providers, provided information […]
3SOC performs for the VGCCC during GHAW 2024
3SOC performs for the VGCCC during GHAW 2024 On 19 Dec, Three Sides of the Coin (3SOC) performed “Happily Ever After” for the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) during Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2024. This week centres on raising awareness about gambling harm and how it affects individuals, families and communities. This year’s […]
New: SHARC Annual Report 23/24
Annual Report 2024 View online New: SHARC’s Annual Report 23/24 SHARC’s Annual Report 23/24 is now available online! This year, our theme, the Fibonacci Sequence, guided all contributors and team members. We are sincerely thankful to everyone who contributed to this year’s annual report, which showcases SHARC’s leaps forward. Please click the above button to […]
SHARC commended in Federal Parliament
SHARC commended in Federal Parliament On November 5th, 2024, our local Federal Member for Higgins, Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah, spoke in parliament in Canberra and commended SHARC. Dr Michelle is on the committee for the National Inquiry into the Health Impacts of Alcohol and Other Drugs. She is an award-winning researcher, co-founded Healthcare Workers Australia, and […]
Thank you to Rotary Albert Park
Thank you to Rotary Albert Park SHARC recognises and greatly appreciates the generous donation from Rotary Albert Park. Their donation will go towards the betterment of those within our community. If you would like to find out more about supporting SHARC, click here.
Oxford Houses Australia 25th Anniversary
Oxford Houses Australia 25th Anniversary We are delighted to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Oxford Houses Australia. Another milestone has been realised, and we could not have reached it without your support. If you have a personal connection or experience with Oxford Houses, it would be terrific to see you there so we can express […]
International Overdose Awareness Day 2024 — “Together We Can”
International Overdose Awareness Day 2024 at SHARC — “Together We Can” International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to acknowledge and end overdose. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises, and stimulates action and discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy. The […]
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day 2024 — “Together We Can” International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to acknowledge and end overdose. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises, and stimulates action and discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy. The campaign also […]