About this organisation
Summary of activities
The Strategic Plan 2024-28 was developed to support Odyssey House NSW sustain, optimise, expand and improve services to continue to reduce harms related to drug and alcohol use, particularly among vulnerable populations. Despite various market challenges to our operations and fundraising activities, progress was made towards our four strategic goals: 1. Our Programs Deliver person-centred, evidence informed and integrated support that meets clients needs. 2. Our People Support a workplace that attracts, retains, and recognises capable and skilled people, committed to our values. 3. Our Sustainability Build financial and operational strength to ensure we are agile, ethical, and equipped for future challenges and opportunities. 4. Our Influence Expand our impact through leadership, innovation, and collaboration. Significant achievements included: 1. Supported 3617 clients through Odyssey House services, including 331 clients in the residential program, all whom engaged in educational programs through Odyssey College. 2. Successfully reaccredited against the QIC Health and Community Service Standards. 3. New Model of Care has been developed. 4. Delivered continuous improvements through the Quality Improvement Plan, Quality Leadership Group, and clinical governance structure. 5. Established a new Family and Friends program. 6. Obtained new funding through proactive engagement and innovative new programs and partnerships. 7. Expanded vocational training through Odyssey House College to support employment opportunities for residents after program completion. 8. Established a Consumer Advisory Committee. 9. Increased investment in staff development and training. 10. Improved Company s gender pay gap. 11. Strengthened financial management as indicated by the outcomes of the budgeting, forecasting and monitoring processes. 12. Investment in maintenance and capital improvement to enhance our client services. 13. Engagement with various universities in research projects and presentations.
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Programs and activities
Name: Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation - Residential, Community and Multicultural
URL: https://www.odysseyhouse.com.au
Classification: Addiction services (Health > Mental healthcare > Addiction services)
Beneficiaries:- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Adults - aged 25 to under 65
- Adults - aged 65 and over
- Families
- Females
- Financially disadvantaged people
- Males
- People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
- People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (or people from a CALD background)
- People in rural/regional/remote communities
- People with disabilities
- Pre/post release offenders and/or their families
- Unemployed persons
- Victims of crime (including family violence)
- Youth - 15 to under 25
Name: Withdrawal Unit
URL: https://www.odysseyhouse.com.au
Classification: Substance abuse (Health > Mental healthcare > Addiction services > Substance abuse)
Beneficiaries:- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Adults - aged 25 to under 65
- Adults - aged 65 and over
- Families
- Females
- Financially disadvantaged people
- Males
- People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
- People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (or people from a CALD background)
- People with disabilities
- Pre/post release offenders and/or their families
- Unemployed persons
- Youth - 15 to under 25
Name: Odyssey College
URL: https://www.odysseyhouse.com.au
Classification: Education (Education)
Beneficiaries:- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Adults - aged 25 to under 65
- Females
- Financially disadvantaged people
- Males
- People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
- People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (or people from a CALD background)
- People with disabilities
- Pre/post release offenders and/or their families
- Unemployed persons
- Youth - 15 to under 25
Name: Community Development Programs
URL: nswcdat.org.au
Classification: Addiction services (Health > Mental healthcare > Addiction services)
Beneficiaries:- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Adults - aged 25 to under 65
- Adults - aged 65 and over
- Families
- Financially disadvantaged people
- People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
- People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (or people from a CALD background)
- People in rural/regional/remote communities
- Youth - 15 to under 25
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