Drew Vagg: Embedding the Lived Experience

Drew Vagg: Embedding the Lived Experience

What do jackaroos, bohemians and horticulturists have in common? Drew Vagg. Andrew, known at HOPE offices as Drew, lived many lives before joining HOPE as a Peer Support Specialist in 2023. He’s now about to embark on his next adventure with HOPE, joining the team at...
SMART Recovery Program now in Kalgoorlie.

SMART Recovery Program now in Kalgoorlie.

 A new program has started up in Kalgoorlie, offering support to those wanting to self-manage their recovery journey. The Hope Community Services (HOPE) Goldfields Community Alcohol and Drugs Services (GCADS) team has established a Self Management And Recovery...
Hope Springs residents shine at 2024 Open Day

Hope Springs residents shine at 2024 Open Day

Hope Springs Therapeutic Community recently welcomed visitors from around the State as part of its 2024 Open Day. More than 50 health professionals and services providers attended the event, taking the opportunity to learn more about the therapeutic community model of...
Midwest detox facility must remain a priority

Midwest detox facility must remain a priority

Investment in a new alcohol and other drug detox facility in the Kimberley is welcome news, but the Cook Government must now commit to a Midwest detox facility. Hope Community Services (HOPE) CEO Merinda March said the recent announcement that Aboriginal Community...
Midwest detox consultation underway

Midwest detox consultation underway

Hope Community Services has begun a community consultation process on a dedicated alcohol and other drug detox facility for the Midwest region. For anyone starting on an alcohol and other drug (AOD) recovery journey, withdrawal (or ‘detox’) is the first...