Odyssey Victoria’s annual Short Story Competition is back for its 15th year, and this year’s theme is simply Fifteen.
The competition will be open from 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027, with first prize winning $1000 and a one year membership to Writers Victoria.
Odyssey Victoria recognises that alcohol and other drug problems can have a significant impact on children and other family members. We also aim to support and make our services relevant to the widest range of people, welcoming all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, and those from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, and queer and questioning (LGBTIQA+) communities to our services.
Read our full Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Not sure where to start? A discussion with one of our staff and an assessment can help determine the best course of treatment for you or someone you know.
Odyssey Victoria provides a range of community based counselling and support services across Melbourne and Victoria.
Odyssey Victoria Residential Rehabilitation programs are structured, live-in programs for people who experience severe problems with alcohol and/or other drug use, and their associated mental health issues.
Odyssey Victoria offers a parenting and family support service for highly vulnerable families where a parent has an alcohol and/or other drug problem, including family camps and school holiday programs.
Odyssey Victoria provides a range of outreach, school and centre-based programs to young people aged 12-24 years and their families.
Odyssey Institute is a Registered Training Organisation providing nationally recognised qualifications in alcohol and other drugs, and mental health for professionals in the health and allied sector.
Odyssey Victoria is an accredited provider of driver education programs for those who have lost their licence and is a member of the Victorian Alcohol Drink Driver Services.
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There are five values that are upheld by the residents and staff at Odyssey Victoria. This artwork, inspired by Chris Thorne, represents counting these values on one hand. They are Respect, Concern, Honesty, Trust and Love.
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