ONE80TC

16/07/2026

"When I got here, I had no hope at all... Hope now is everything to me." – Dave

There are moments in life when hope feels impossible to find.

For Dave, addiction had taken everything. Like so many people who walk through our doors, he arrived believing there was no way forward.

Today, his story is different.

Because hope isn't just a feeling. It's the moment someone believes change is possible. It's taking that first step, rebuilding relationships, finding purpose, and discovering that your story isn't over.

At ONE80TC, we have the privilege of seeing hope restored every day. Lives rebuilt. Families reunited. Futures changed.

This August, we're inviting you to Move with Purpose in the ONE80TC Hope Challenge.

Whether you choose to walk, run or ride, every step you take helps bring hope to someone who desperately needs it.

Together, we can help more people rewrite their story.

👉 Register today: https://one80tc.grassrootz.com/one80tc-hope-challenge-2026

If you or someone you love needs support you can contact us via:
📩 Direct message
📞 Phone: 02 4776 8800
🌐 Website: https://www.one80tc.org/
✉️ Email: [email protected]

14/07/2026

Withdrawal is often the first step in recovery, but it isn't recovery on its own.

When someone stops using alcohol or other drugs, their body and brain need time to adjust. This process is called withdrawal, and it can involve physical, emotional and psychological symptoms.

Common withdrawal symptoms may include:
• Anxiety or irritability
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sweating and shaking
• Difficulty sleeping
• Muscle aches
• Low mood
• Strong cravings

For some substances, particularly alcohol, benzodiazepines and GHB, withdrawal can be serious and even life-threatening without medical supervision.

What is withdrawal management?

Withdrawal management (sometimes called "detox") is the process of helping someone safely stop or reduce their substance use while managing withdrawal symptoms. Depending on the person and the substance involved, this may occur:
• At home with medical support
• In an outpatient service
• In a hospital
• In a residential withdrawal unit

Healthcare professionals can provide medication, monitor symptoms and help reduce the risks associated with withdrawal.

Withdrawal is the beginning, not the end.

Successfully managing withdrawal is an important achievement, but lasting recovery usually involves ongoing support. Counselling, residential rehabilitation, peer support, mental health treatment and reconnecting with family and community all play an important role in building a life beyond addiction.

Recovery is about more than stopping substance use, it's about creating a healthier, more hopeful future.

If you or someone you love needs support you can contact us via:

📩 Direct message
📞 Phone: 02 4776 8800
🌐 Website: https://www.one80tc.org/
📧 Email: [email protected]

11/07/2026

🎉 Registrations are now open for the ONE80TC Hope Challenge!

Move with Purpose. Create Hope.

Join us on Saturday 29 August at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith for a fun morning of walking, running or riding in support of people rebuilding their lives.

Inspired by the ONE80TC name, we're challenging our community to complete 180 minutes of movement, but how you take part is completely up to you. Stay for the full challenge or join us for one, two or three hours.

✅ Register as an individual or family
✅ Create or join a team
✅ Walk, run or ride
✅ Set up your own fundraising page and help create hope for people experiencing addiction, mental health challenges and other life-controlling issues

Whether you're chasing a personal goal, spending time with family, or getting your workplace involved, every step helps make a difference.

📅 Saturday 29 August 2026
📍 Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith
🕗 8:00am – 11:00am

🎟️ Register and start fundraising today:
https://one80tc.grassrootz.com/one80tc-hope-challenge-2026

We can't wait to see our community come together to Move with Purpose and help change lives.

Together, we Rescue. Restore. Rebuild.

If you or someone you love needs support you can contact us via:
📩 Direct message
📞 Phone: 02 4776 8800
🌐 Website: https://www.one80tc.org/
📧 Email: [email protected]

10/07/2026

We are hiring an Administration Officer. If this could be you click the link below for more information or to apply.

Apply for ONE80TC Administration Officer - Finance & Reception Job in Yarramundi, Australia

08/07/2026

"If you relate to this... this was not the end of his story. And it doesn't have to be the end of yours."

There are moments when addiction, trauma and mental health challenges can make life feel impossible.

When you feel like you've lost yourself...
When you've pushed away the people you love...
When you can't see your own value anymore...

It can feel like there is no way forward.

The man in this video once believed that too.

"Life for me was very unmanageable... I wasn't able to cope, used substances to be able to manage it, self-medicating as well and I was pushing all my loved ones away. I didn't see the value of myself, I didn't see the value of living. I just wanted everything to end..."

Today, his story is different.

Recovery didn't happen overnight. It started with one decision—to reach out for help.

If his words sound familiar, please know this:
Your current chapter does not have to be your final chapter.
There is hope. There is support. And there is a future worth fighting for.

You can watch his full story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvbAn4idXDQ

If you or someone you love needs support you can contact us via:

📩 Direct message
📞 Phone: 02 4776 8800
🌐 Website: https://www.one80tc.org/
✉️ Email: [email protected]

08/07/2026

Understanding Opioids: More Than Just Pain Relief

Opioids are a group of medications and drugs used to treat pain, but they can also be highly addictive when misused.

Common opioids include oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl, codeine and he**in.

Signs of opioid dependence may include:
• Needing more of the drug to achieve the same effect.
• Feeling unwell or experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using.
• Continuing to use despite negative impacts on health, relationships or work.
• Spending increasing amounts of time obtaining, using or recovering from opioids.

Long-term opioid use can affect physical health, mental wellbeing, relationships and quality of life. The risk of overdose is also significant, particularly when opioids are combined with alcohol or other sedating drugs.

The good news is that recovery is possible. With the right support, people can safely reduce or stop opioid use, address the underlying causes of addiction and rebuild healthy, meaningful lives.

There is no shame in asking for help.

If you or someone you love needs support you can contact us via:

📩 Direct message
📞 Phone: 02 4776 8800
🌐 Website: https://www.one80tc.org/
✉️ Email: [email protected]

29/06/2026

28/06/2026

Some journeys change more than one life.

They change generations.

Wesley shares what recovery has meant for him and his family:

"ONE80TC has given my family hope for a better version of me. For my daughter, it means having a present father. I'm breaking cycles so the next generation doesn't have to go through what I did."

There is incredible courage in choosing a different path.

Not just for yourself.

But for your children.

For your family.

For the generations that follow.

At ONE80TC, we believe recovery has the power to change more than one life. It restores hope, strengthens families and creates opportunities for a future that once felt impossible.

As our EOFY Appeal comes to a close, thank you to everyone who has supported this work and helped make stories like Wesley's possible.

💙 Together, we can change lives.

👉 Donate here: https://support.one80tc.org/donate.php?linkid=435

If you or someone you love needs support you can contact us via:
Direct message
Phone: 02 4776 8800
Website: https://www.one80tc.org/
Email: [email protected]

28/06/2026

One of the greatest gifts recovery can give isn't just sobriety.

It's giving families the chance to experience the person they always hoped was there.

David explains what recovery has meant for his family:

"This journey has impacted my family in the way that it's given my youngest child a Dad back who's now sober, the Dad that she always deserved, not the one that I presented when she was born."

Recovery doesn't erase the past.

But it creates the opportunity for a different future.

A future where children grow up knowing the love, stability and presence they deserve.

That's why the work we do matters.

Thank you to everyone standing alongside people and families on their recovery journey.

💙 Together, we're helping rebuild lives.

👉 Donate here: https://support.one80tc.org/donate.php?linkid=435

If you or someone you love needs support you can contact us via:
Direct message
Phone: 02 4776 8800
Website: https://www.one80tc.org/
Email: [email protected]

26/06/2026

Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is more than experiencing "ups and downs." It is a complex mental health condition that affects mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to manage everyday life.

People living with bipolar disorder experience episodes of elevated mood (mania or hypomania) and episodes of depression. These changes are often intense, can last for days or weeks, and are different from the normal emotional highs and lows that everyone experiences.

Some common signs can include:
• Periods of unusually high energy, reduced need for sleep, racing thoughts or impulsive behaviour.
• Periods of persistent sadness, loss of motivation, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or feelings of hopelessness.

The good news is that bipolar disorder is treatable. With the right combination of medical care, psychological support, healthy routines, and a strong support network, many people live full, meaningful, and successful lives.

If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms, reaching out for professional support is an important first step. Recovery isn't about being "fixed", it's about learning to manage the condition, building resilience, and finding hope.

💙 Mental health conditions do not define a person. With understanding, compassion, and support, recovery is possible.

If you or someone you love needs support you can contact us via:

Direct message
Phone: 02 4776 8800
Website: https://www.one80tc.org/
Email: [email protected]