<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>bridges</title><description>bridges</description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/whats-happening</link><item><title>Bridging Addiction Gap</title><description><![CDATA[Bridges Inc at Blacktown has devoted professional counselling staff helping people with impacts of alcohol other drug and gambling. You may read the recent story by the Blacktown Advocate here http://newslocal.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/showlink.aspx?<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_f4a745793e0e495eb31b09178bf2af5a.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/09/11/Bridging-Addiction-Gap</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/09/11/Bridging-Addiction-Gap</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:31:43 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_f4a745793e0e495eb31b09178bf2af5a.jpg"/><div>Bridges Inc at Blacktown has devoted professional counselling staff helping people with impacts of alcohol other drug and gambling. You may read the recent story by the Blacktown Advocate here <a href="http://newslocal.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=BOV0I5SIAUD4&amp;linkid=e5559892-bb90-4310-9d94-f2618b1ae491&amp;pdaffid=flTgD0N%2bsncNlRju4zoiMw%3d%3d">http://newslocal.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/showlink.aspx?</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Dangers of Ice</title><description><![CDATA[The Bridges Team express our thanks to 7News for their story raising awareness of the dangers of ice https://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw/video/watch/28405002/school-to-tackle-ice-epidemic/#page1<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_de348608b9d748f8844d6b16fd475344.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/06/12/The-Dangers-of-Ice</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/06/12/The-Dangers-of-Ice</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2015 03:15:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_de348608b9d748f8844d6b16fd475344.jpg"/><div>The Bridges Team express our thanks to 7News for their story raising awareness of the dangers of ice <a href="https://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw/video/watch/28405002/school-to-tackle-ice-epidemic/#page1">https://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw/video/watch/28405002/school-to-tackle-ice-epidemic/#page1</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Education and Awareness</title><description><![CDATA[Our thanks to the Blacktown Advocate for helping increase awareness and for spreading the word about the help Bridges Incorporated is offering through its Living With Addictions group http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/west/mums-and-business-owners-among-ice-users-in-the-grip-of-western-sydneys-epidemic/story-fngr8i5s-1227303544470<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_080e24fb559a4f44bb306734df281e20.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/04/15/Education-and-Awareness</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/04/15/Education-and-Awareness</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 07:53:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Our thanks to the Blacktown Advocate for helping increase awareness and for spreading the word about the help Bridges Incorporated is offering through its Living With Addictions group</div><div><a href="http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/west/mums-and-business-owners-among-ice-users-in-the-grip-of-western-sydneys-epidemic/story-fngr8i5s-1227303544470">http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/west/mums-and-business-owners-among-ice-users-in-the-grip-of-western-sydneys-epidemic/story-fngr8i5s-1227303544470</a></div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_080e24fb559a4f44bb306734df281e20.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Price of Ice</title><description><![CDATA[The Bridges Team express our thanks to 7News for their story raising awareness of the dangers of ice https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/26667689/you-will-have-no-family-left-former-ice-addict-warns-kids/<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_5cf04a24b49a43a9bebee564726cfb67.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/03/15/The-Price-of-Ice</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/03/15/The-Price-of-Ice</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:45:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_5cf04a24b49a43a9bebee564726cfb67.jpg"/><div>The Bridges Team express our thanks to 7News for their story raising awareness of the dangers of ice <a href="https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/26667689/you-will-have-no-family-left-former-ice-addict-warns-kids/">https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/26667689/you-will-have-no-family-left-former-ice-addict-warns-kids/</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Price of Ice</title><description><![CDATA[Our thanks to the Daily Telegraph for their article helping our education and awareness programs http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/fairgowest/champions-of-the-west-teaching-western-sydney-kids-about-the-horrendous-price-of-ice/story-fnrhmaut-1227260220455 Champions of the West: Teaching Western Sydney kids about the horrendous ‘price of ice’<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_080e24fb559a4f44bb306734df281e20.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/03/13/The-Price-of-Ice</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/03/13/The-Price-of-Ice</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:39:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_080e24fb559a4f44bb306734df281e20.jpg"/><div>Our thanks to the Daily Telegraph for their article helping our education and awareness programs </div><div><a href="http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/fairgowest/champions-of-the-west-teaching-western-sydney-kids-about-the-horrendous-price-of-ice/story-fnrhmaut-1227260220455">http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/fairgowest/champions-of-the-west-teaching-western-sydney-kids-about-the-horrendous-price-of-ice/story-fnrhmaut-1227260220455</a></div><div>Champions of the West: Teaching Western Sydney kids about the horrendous ‘price of ice’</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Price of Ice</title><description><![CDATA[Our thanks to radio 2UE for talking with us to help our education and awareness programs to reduce the incidence of drug abuse. http://www.2ue.com.au/news/ice-addiction-the-scourge-of-our-suburbs-20150313-14355p.html<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_de348608b9d748f8844d6b16fd475344.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/03/13/The-Price-of-Ice</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2015/03/13/The-Price-of-Ice</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:33:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/95f079_de348608b9d748f8844d6b16fd475344.jpg"/><div>Our thanks to radio 2UE for talking with us to help our education and awareness programs to reduce the incidence of drug abuse.</div><div><a href="http://www.2ue.com.au/news/ice-addiction-the-scourge-of-our-suburbs-20150313-14355p.html">http://www.2ue.com.au/news/ice-addiction-the-scourge-of-our-suburbs-20150313-14355p.html</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NAIDOC week</title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Parr (Care Connect), Aunty Shirley and George Bowie (Bridges)<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/95f079_23e3ccaf64704fdcb5fd71514996ed6f.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/07/02/NAIDOC-week</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/07/02/NAIDOC-week</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2014 03:13:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>NAIDOC WEEK</title><description><![CDATA[Bridges staff Claire and George attended Ngallu Wall NAIDOC week celebration. Here they are with NGallu Wall's Leonie Herczeg.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/95f079_3348ecc3822843a1a6bcf5e2ce2e90ed.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/07/02/NAIDOC-WEEK</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/07/02/NAIDOC-WEEK</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2014 02:57:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Official Opening</title><description><![CDATA[Bridges Chairman Tony Frew with Blacktown Mayor Len Robinson and Bridges Executive Officer Claire Grundy. Bridges Counsellor George Bowie - Photo Bombing in the background.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/95f079_935b951155404f339442edf721f741b4.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/06/30/Official-Opening</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/06/30/Official-Opening</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 04:50:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Parenting Program</title><description><![CDATA[Bringing up Great kids in this day and age is difficult. So many external factors and influences. Bridges offers you a free parenting program that enables you to mindfully reflect on parenting and how we relate to our kids. This program does not tell you what you should and should not do as a parent, as different skills work for some but not others. What this program does is give you a space to look at how you were parented and reflect on behaviours and lessons and whether they apply to the kids<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/95f079_d999fa7fa3354ac199223dc653deeac0.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/06/24/Parenting-Program</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/06/24/Parenting-Program</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 01:58:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Support Group</title><description><![CDATA[Do you have loved ones who are substance users? This can be a turbulent period for all involved. This program provides an opportunity for you to connect with other people in similar situations, offer you support and create your own support network. Our experienced facilitator will also provide discussion topics and useful tools to assist you in caring for yourself during tough times.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/95f079_7b200c6d462c4b4c8ab73a477651852f.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/06/24/Family-Support-Group</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/06/24/Family-Support-Group</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 01:14:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Living with Addictions Program</title><description><![CDATA[Bridges is running a Living with Addictions Program, this program is designed to be supportive, informative and a safe space to talk about addictive behaviour. Our expert group facilitator has 20 years’ experience in working with people who experience different addictions. These can be displayed through alcohol/drugs, gambling, internet and others to name a few. Using a combination of humour, therapeutic knowledge and communication Bridges offers an ongoing program to assist with lifestyle<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/95f079_9d1683a141324ccf923bc2b3b527eb2f.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/06/20/Living-with-Addictions-Program</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/06/20/Living-with-Addictions-Program</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2014 03:35:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Official Open day with Mayor Len Robinson</title><description><![CDATA[Bridges Executive Officer Claire Grundy is delighted to have the Mayor Len Robinson cut the official ribbon for Bridges new premises.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/95f079_94c06b57ab814c56ba889c8455485ab8.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/06/20/Official-Open-day-with-Mayor-Len-Robinson</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2014/06/20/Official-Open-day-with-Mayor-Len-Robinson</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2014 03:31:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Bridges new office at Level 3, 83 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown</title><description><![CDATA[Bridges officially opens our new office at Level 3, 83 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown on 20th June. We would like to welcome all our current and new clients to these great new facilities.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/95f079_77712c29dc8e40218de9bb87680d62db.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2013/05/01/Bridges-new-office-at-Level-3-83-Flushcombe-Road-Blacktown</link><guid>https://www.bridges.org.au/single-post/2013/05/01/Bridges-new-office-at-Level-3-83-Flushcombe-Road-Blacktown</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 09:58:20 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>