What Is Bayside Alcohol and Other Drug Services?
What Is Bayside Alcohol and Other Drug Services? BayAODS is a central access point for consumers over 16 years of age who reside In the Bayside region who are seeking…
Commit to Small Changes in 2020 Instead of Big Resolutions
It’s that time of year again, a time to make and potentially break New Year’s resolutions. Research has shown, around half of all adults make New Year’s resolutions, but only…
Star tenant for the Pride Centre!
Melbourne, Australia, 10 December 2019 – The Victorian Pride Centre Board Chair Jude Munro AO, alongside Minister for Equality, Martin Foley MP, today announced Star Health as the Pride Centre’s first…
Support for Victorian Government announcement to review into the decriminalisation of sex work
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 November 2019 – Star Health support and welcome the Andrew’s Government announcement today that there will be a review into decriminalisation of sex work…
A day in the life of Access & Support Worker, Angeline
We recently welcomed Angeline into the position of Access and Support Worker. While this role may be a new opportunity for Angeline, she isn’t new to Star Health, having previously…
My Story of Quitting Smoking. You Don’t Have to do it Alone
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, however it’s often not an easy process. Withdrawal can have a number of challenges and while…
What we learned about drug and alcohol use from HILDA (the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey)
As a provider of alcohol and other drug services and harm reduction programs we are always gathering new information about the experiences of our clients at Star Health. Recently, we…
Exploring AOD Withdrawal with Non-Residential Withdrawal Nurse, Lee
There are a number of options for people looking to withdraw from alcohol and drugs, including home-based withdrawal which involves an individual going through withdrawal while living in their own…
GP Recall Messages – What Do They Mean?
If you are a patient at one of our General Practice sites, at some point you may have received an automated message advising you to get in touch. Receiving a…
NAIDOC WEEK: Take 5 with Aunty Judith ‘Jacko’ Jackson
In recognition of NAIDOC week 7-14 July 2019, we had a quick chat with Gunggari woman and Elder and Star Health Volunteer Aunty Judith ‘Jacko’ Jackson, better known as “Aunty…