Gambling helpline: Partial ad ban a sure bet to fail
Partial ad ban a sure bet to fail, gambling helpline warns A national gambling helpline has called for a blanket ban on gambling advertising, saying a partial ban will fail to stem the loss of $25 billion annually. The Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) has joined growing calls for a total ban on gambling advertising, […]
National Volunteer Week 2024
“Something for Everyone” – National Volunteer Week 2024 Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week from May 20 to 26! We’re thrilled to have the chance to highlight the dedication of our volunteers at SHARC who contribute so much to Family Drug and Gambling Help, Three Sides of the Coin and APSU. This year’s theme […]
Open Letter to Victorian MPs regarding Recommendation 29
As the third anniversary of the final report of the Mental Health Royal Commission’s final report draws near (2 March 2024), we seek to draw your attention to a critical recommendation that is overdue in its implementation. Recommendation 29 called for the establishment of a non-government agency led by people with lived experience of mental […]
SHARC OUT and about
Sunday 21 January 2024, SHARC proudly participated in this year’s Midsumma Carnival at the Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne. It was a great opportunity for SHARC to network with other service providers and to provide information to the LGBTQIA+ community about the services available at SHARC. Prior to opening – part of the SHARC crew for […]
This Is What Unity Looks Like
Listen Here to ABC Radio News Item Announcement A message from our CEO, Clare Davies and CEO of VMIAC, Craig Wallace: This is what unity looks like… For the last two years, VMIAC and SHARC have been reminding the Victorian government that Victoria is missing the Consumer Leadership Agency that was recommended by the Royal […]
What is Recommendation 29? What is Our Agency?
What is Recommendation 29? What is Our Agency? Recommendation 29 of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System called for a new agency led by people with lived experience of mental illness or psychological distress – we call it Our Agency. Why do we need our agency? Why it’s important? There is a long […]
It’s Official – the North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect is Open
On Wednesday 6 September, the Minister for Mental Health, the Honourable Gabrielle Williams, visited our North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect service and toured the new Ivanhoe hub. Minister Williams was joined by key staff from Access Health and Community, healthAbility, Inspiro and SHARC (Self Help Addiction Resource Centre) to announce the official […]
Have your voice heard: Compulsory treatment for alcohol dependence
Are you interested in talking about your perceptions of compulsory treatment for alcohol dependence? Researchers from the University of New South Wales are conducting face-to-face focus groups with family members, friends, loved ones and those with experience of alcohol problems. To find out more read here or Email: k.oreilly@unsw.edu.au OR Ph: 0412 530 454
APSU’s response to the Coronial findings in the inquest into the passing of Veronica Nelson
Coronial findings into the death of Veronica Nelson have highlighted the tragic consequences of pervasive stigmatisation of people, especially women who use drugs. This prejudice is not limited to the justice system, it exists right across our community. In the case of Ms Nelson, the impact of stigma was fatal. Read More
APSU Position Paper: Decriminalisation of Public Drunkenness in Victoria
The Victorian Government is preparing to decriminalise public drunkenness and has committed to implementing a health-based response to replace police powers to arrest. For change to be successful, APSU believes increased investment into outreach and support services must happen across all of Victoria. Read Position Paper Here