Directions Health Services

23/02/2026

Today is International Family Drug Support Day - the theme this year is see the person, not the drug.

Directions provides free and confidential support to hundreds of family members every year impacted by alcohol and other drug use.

We’re here if you’d like support, a non-judgemental ear, or have questions about substances and taking care of yourself and your family.

20/02/2026

📍 Merimbula, NSW

Our South Coast team from SHaWS AOD Hub in Bega will be at Festival of the DAD this weekend! The event was postponed due to uncooperative weather in January - but sunny skies ☀️ are predicted for this weekend!

The event aims to celebrate Dads and highlight the vital role they play in children's lives.

Festival of the DAD is a drug and alcohol free event. There'll be local food vendors, info from community services (like us!), games and activities for the whole family and music from , the Banana Peel Sliders and

Dads who head to the SHaWS tent and join in with some of the activities there will get a $10 food stall voucher to use at the event 🌭🍧☕

20/02/2026

📍 Canberra

We're taking part in the Canberra Day Appeal this year, running now until Canberra Day (March 9).

Help us turn Canberra Day into a time when we all give back to our local community - your support helps us raise vital funds for locals in need.

With matched funding from , every $1 donated becomes $2 for the first $2,500 (so $2.5k turns into $5k!)

Want to donate to Directions? Head to https://canberra-day-appeal-2026.raiselysite.com/o/directions-health-services 🧡

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16/02/2026

📍 Woden, ACT

Art Therapy is an evidence-based healing m**hod that uses our creativity to process difficult experiences. Our AOD Practitioners work with you to provide you with a safe space to express your feelings and allow you to feel more in control, regardless of where you are in the change process.

Every Thursday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00pm at our Woden office.

Reach out to us at reception@directionshealth.com or call 02 6132 4800 for more info.

12/02/2026

📍 Online

Join our LGBTQIA+ Smart Recovery meetings - they're run online every week.

📅 Wednesdays
🕚 6:00 - 7:30pm
📍 Online - visit https://au.meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/1573 or follow the link in our bio to register

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

Researchers at St. Vincents Hospital Sydney are inviting people to try a new medication to assist m**h withdrawal. More info on the 'Lisdexamfetamine for m**hamphetamine withdrawal' clinical trial can be found at https://nccred.org.au/research/our-research/current-research-projects/research-our-research-current-research-projects-m**hamphetamine-withdrawal-clinical-trial

10/02/2026

📍 Canberra

Returning in March 2026: T25 Clinic Youth Group!

Follow for updates.

📸: T25 Youth Group Zoo trip 2025

04/02/2026

📍 Canberra

We're taking part in this year's Canberra Day Appeal, running now until Canberra Day (March 9).
Let's turn Canberra Day into a time when we all give back — your support helps us raise vital funds for locals in need.

With matched funding, every $1 donated becomes $2 for the first $2,500 (so $2.5k turns into $5k!).

Donate today at https://canberra-day-appeal-2026.raiselysite.com/o/directions-health-services

03/02/2026

📍 Canberra City, ACT

Returning in 2026...free lung checks in Canberra City.

After offering free lung checks during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in 2025, we'll be back again in early 2026 offering free lung checks. The test includes a breathing test (spirometry), a referral for a CT scan of the lungs if needed, free ni****ne replacement therapy for those who'd like support and an on-site pharmacist, GP and nurse to discuss any of your concerns.

Follow us for updates.

29/01/2026

📍 Canberra City, ACT

We'll have some changed service hours today due to the heatwave - Directions Health's mobile clinic, Chat to PAT, will be at Veterans Park today from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

The team will head back to the Woden office after this and be available for walk-in support.

Give us a call on 02 6132 4800 for more info.

29/01/2026

📍 Goulburn, NSW

Returning in 2026 to Pathways Goulburn - free legal support.

Give the team at Pathways Goulburn a call on 02 4824 6400 or follow us for updates.