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Shellie's Story
Stories
January 30, 2026

Shellie's Story

At 60, Shellie threw herself a party - and 60 people showed up.
Lisa's Story
Stories
January 29, 2026

Lisa's Story

Lisa made a decision that terrified her - and it changed everything.
How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt: A Partner’s Guide to Alcohol Dependence
Before starting
December 4, 2025

How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt: A Partner’s Guide to Alcohol Dependence

When you love someone who is struggling with alcohol and other drug (AOD) dependence, your instinct is often to help. To be there. To fix. To absorb the crisis. But over time, that instinct can quietly erode your own emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing.
Sober For The Holidays
Before starting
December 4, 2025

Sober For The Holidays

The holidays can be amazing, overwhelming, and a little unpredictable - sometimes all at once. In this free webinar, we have a real, honest and slightly awkward conversation about what it’s actually like to move through the festive season without leaning on alcohol.
An Interview with April Long
December 4, 2025

An Interview with April Long

April is the CEO of SMART Recovery, one of our trusted partner organisations. Recently, we sat down with them to hear about their thoughts on addiction support sector.
Home alcohol detox: what actually happens
Detox
November 7, 2025

Home alcohol detox: what actually happens

If alcohol has been part of your coping system for years (or decades), the idea of stopping can feel like stepping off a cliff. But it doesn’t have to.
Support person information
Detox
October 10, 2025

Support person information

During home detoxification, it is essential that the person undergoing treatment is supported by a partner or friend.
Maintaining Motivation
Recovery
October 7, 2025

Maintaining Motivation

The following questions are useful for people to reflect on in the maintenance stage of change to help them stay on track and keep up their motivation.
Pacing Skills & Self-Management
Preparation
September 19, 2025

Pacing Skills & Self-Management

Some useful tips on how to practice mindful drinking and ideas on how to reduce or slow down your drinking, therefore helping prevent some of the associated harms.
Pia's Story
Before starting
August 24, 2025

Pia's Story

Pia Clinton-Tarestad is the co-founder and CEO of Clean Slate Clinic. But before she helped shape a service that’s now supported thousands of Australians, she was navigating her own private battle with alcohol. This is her story.
The Truth About Alcohol and Anxiety: What You Need to Know
External resources
August 24, 2025

The Truth About Alcohol and Anxiety: What You Need to Know

“Why does that glass of wine feel like it helps... but then makes things worse?”
Clean Slate Partners with Medibank
External resources
August 10, 2025

Clean Slate Partners with Medibank

Medibank has launched a new Alcohol and Drug Detox at Home program to help customers to safely withdraw from alcohol, cannabis and stimulants. 
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