On Wednesday 19 October, the Odyssey House Family Units were officially opened by the Honourable Jenny Macklin MP, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
“Odyssey House will now be able to assist more local families by helping parents get back on track and by keeping families together,’ said Ms Macklin.
“We all know the terrible cost that drug and alcohol addiction can have on families – that’s why it’s important that Governments and the community more broadly get behind the work done by great organisations like Odyssey House.
“These new facilities were specifically designed so that parents can live on site with their children while they receive help through the programs at Odyssey House’.
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| The Hon. Jenny Macklin MP, CEO Dr Stefan Gruenert and members of the Wurundjeri community | Guests at the opening listening to the Minister's speech prior to the unveiling |
| Members of the Wurundjeri community perform a traditional smoking ceremony | Two of the units enclosing the centre common lawn area |
Members of the indigenous Wurundjeri community conducted a traditional ‘Welcome to Country’ smoking ceremony as part of the opening which was also attended by Odyssey House board members, staff, supporters and former residents.
The family units will boost Odyssey House Victoria’s residential rehabilitation capacity by 25 per cent.
| Community Meeting Lounge | New Beginnings | The welcome mat |
Earlier this year, Odyssey House launched their inaugural Short Story Competition.
