“My personal journey” ~ Debbie Morrow

This celebration is deeply personal for me as both maternal grandparents were part of Holyoake’s early journey – first as volunteers and later as counsellors. My grandmother – a trailblazer in her own right – helped to launch Holyoake’s family support program, recognising that behind every individual story of AOD challenge, there is often a network of loved ones who also need support. Today, I wear my grandmother’s Life Member pin in her honour, and in recognition of the countless staff, volunteers and supporters who have poured their energy, empathy, and expertise into this organisation over five decades.

Their legacy lives on in the Holyoake Approach – a unique, evidence-based model that sees people as more than their challenges, and in the incredible work of our team today. Every story of healing and recovery and every step forward for someone who walks through our doors, is because of them.

Holyoake. Celebrating 50 years of walking alongside people impacted by alcohol and other drugs, and mental ill health.