Some groups are delivered by peer support workers (SMART, On Track) while others (AOD/Mental Health) are educational and will be delivered by counsellors.
Scroll to the end of this page or click on the link GROUPS CALENDAR to see what groups are available at each of our locations. Additional groups are being introduced across all sites and the Group calendar will be updated as changes are made.
SMART groups are facilitated by peers with lived experience of both mental health and alcohol or other drug concerns.
The SMART Recovery approach is based on four key principles:
To download the SMART information sheet with contact details please click on the link below:
In partnership with SMART Recovery Australia, we have launched the online LGBTQIA+SB SMART Recovery meetings taking place every Thursday from 2.30pm-4.00pm. The new initiative celebrates the incredible diversity of the rainbow community, acknowledging and supporting everyone on their recovery journey, including our sistergirls and brotherboys.
Visit https://au.meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/1366/ to join the meeting. This SMART Recovery meeting is specifically for those who identify as LGBTIQ+.
Our family support groups provide a safe space to share your experiences with others in a similar situation. These groups are facilitated by peers—people who have personally experienced the alcohol or other drug use of someone close to them.
Being in a close relationship with someone struggling with addiction or a problematic behaviour is highly stressful. This group is designed to support the family members and loved ones of people experiencing challenges with alcohol and other drugs. It will provide a safe, supportive space to share experiences, learn strategies, and connect with others in similar situations.
SMART Family and Friends is available at:
The Six STEPS program offers six sessions focussing on Support, Tools, Empathy, Practical tips and Self-Care to help you cope with someone else’s substance use. The program focuses on you and your life, not the person you support. The program aims to help you develop more effective coping strategies and improve well-being. Six STEPS is facilitated by volunteers who have experienced their own family member’s substance use.
We recommend attending a Family Support Group, and/or speaking to a counsellor before attending the Six STEPS program, as it is structured and may not provide you with as much time as you need to share your story. Six STEPS is for attendees aged 18 and over.
This program is available at Mandurah.
To find out what other family support groups are available, contact the branch most convenient to you.
Join our art group for a relaxed and welcoming space to explore creativity. Whether you’re looking to try something new, connect with others, or take a break from daily challenges, this group offers a supportive environment with like-minded people.
There’s no pressure and no “experts” – just a Peer Support Worker to guide the session, with support from our prevention team. All materials and snacks are provided, so you can simply come along and enjoy.
The Art Group is available at:
Palmerston’s yarning circles are designed to provide local Aboriginal people a culturally safe space to discuss important topics affecting their communities over a light lunch provided by our team.
We offer a number of yarning circles across most of our locations and in partnership with other organisations. These include:
Keen for a yarn? Additional yarning circles are being added, so please contact the office closest to you for more information.
The On Track program is designed for people living in the community who are involved with the Department of Justice (formerly the Department of Corrective Services) and have a history of criminal conduct and alcohol or other drug (AOD) use issues.
You can access the program through a referral from the Department of Justice, or a referral from another service provider.
The program helps reduce the risk of reoffending by introducing you to key AOD concepts, including:
These concepts help you manage interpersonal behaviours within the group and in the wider community, while increasing awareness of available support services.
On Track is available (with referral) at the following locations:
A Step Forward is a group program for men in the community who have been referred by the Department of Corrections. If you have a history of alcohol and other drug use and criminal conduct, or you are on parole or a corrections order, this program can support you in reducing the risk of relapse and reoffending.
A referral from the Department of Justice is required—speak with your Corrections Officer to find out more .
A Step Forward is available at:
A educational group for people wanting to address their alcohol or drug use and explore what people may experience during their recovery.
This group will assist you to improve your understanding of triggers, motivation for change and recovery.
One of these topics is covered each week:
You can start any week. No bookings necessary, just come along.
Road To Recovery is available at:
Day and time details provided in the Group Calendar below.
Click on the locations below to see what groups are available at that site. Online Groups is for the SMART groups held online.
Alternatively you can download a full calendar here: Group Calendar
SMART 5.30pm-7.00pm
A Step Forward 10.00am-3.00pm
ART GROUP 12noon-2.00pm
YARNING 1.00pm-2.00pm
SMART 10.30am-12noon
SMART 5.30-7.00pm
SMART 12.30pm-2.00pm
SMART Family and Friends 12noon-2.00pm
SMART 10.30am-12noon
ON TRACK (by referral) 1.30pm-3.00pm
SMART 6pm-7.30pm
ROAD TO RECOVERY 10.30am-11.30am
ROAD TO RECOVERY 10.30am – 11.30am
SMART 6.00pm-7.30pm
PARENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP 6.00pm-7.00pm
SMART 10.30am-12.00noon
SIX STEPS 10.30am-12.30pm
6 weeks from 2 May to 6 Jun
SMART 2.00pm-3.30pm
SMART 10.00am-11.30am
SMART Family and Friends
3.00pm-4.30pm
ON TRACK (by referral)
2.00pm-3.30pm
SMART 6.00pm-7.30pm
ROAD TO RECOVERY 1.00pm-2.30pm
SMART 10.00am-11.30am
SMART 10.00am-11.30am
ROAD TO RECOVERY 10.30am – 11.30am
SMART 6.00pm-7.30pm
ON TRACK (by referral) 10.30am-12noon
To make an appointment you can call any of our branches. You don’t need a referral and it’s free. Appointments are usually about an hour long. Evening or Saturday morning appointments are available at most branches.
We are not an emergency service. If you are hurt, or worried about someone’s safety, or you need immediate support please call 000 (Ambulance, Police, Fire Brigade) or present to your closest emergency department.
Palmerston Association acknowledges the Nyoongar people as the traditional owners of the land upon which Palmerston provides services and we pay our respects to Elders, past and present.
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