The latest from Holyoake

Listen to Lorne, one of Holyoake’s inaugural lived experience peer workers who reflects on childhood trauma and life choices. Joining Holyoake in 1983, Lorne was pivotal in launching Holyoake’s Group…

This year marks 50 years of walking alongside people impacted by alcohol, drugs, and mental ill health. Holyoake’s locations, capabilities, and services have expanded, but our purpose remains unchanged. In…

What began in 1975 in Perth as a deeply personal response to lived experience, founders John Keating and Anita Day established Holyoake to offer others the support they themselves had…

This year marks 50 years of walking alongside people impacted by alcohol, drugs, and mental ill health. What began in 1975 in Perth as a deeply personal response to lived…

Holyoake today announced that Hayley Lawrance has formally resigned from her position as Chair of the Holyoake Board.  Incumbent Board member Debbie Morrow has been endorsed as the next Chair…

Why do youth use drugs and alcohol? It’s a question many parents, carers and educators ask when they notice a young person experimenting with alcohol or other drugs. For some,…

Our integrated care approach is designed to provide support to those suffering from drug or alcohol-related issues. The strategy is focused on empowering people and giving them the resources and…

The Holyoake Board is pleased to confirm the appointment of Ben Smith to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Ben had served in the position of Executive Manager Growth &…

On Tuesday 18 March Holyoake took home the ‘Communities in Action’ Award and the ‘Priority Populations’ Award at Suicide Prevention Australia’s 2025 WA LiFE Awards. An outstanding result amongst excellent…

Harm minimisation refers to strategies aimed at reducing the harm associated with behaviours detrimental to health and wellbeing. Australia has had a long commitment to harm minimisation and has used…