S.A.F.E is an acronym for Self-Abuse Finally Ends. It is often referred to as self-harm, SAFE in Oz now use the term self-destructive behaviour, a term preferred by those who participate in this behaviour.

The term S.A.F.E originated from an organisation in Illinois, USA – S.A.F.E Alternatives. It was then co-founded in Canada by Mary Graham and Dr Dorothy Haswell in 1990. Their success prompted the ‘SAFE Central’ pilot program in Gippsland Victoria in 2001-02 with the founder of Safe In Oz – Annie Slocombe. Subsequently,  SAFE in Oz was launched in 2008 whose vision is to…

‘Achieve and individual’s resolve to overcome self-destructive behaviour’

Safe In Oz currently run three Workshops:

• •  An Introduction To Working With Individuals Who Have Self-Destructive Behaviours (2 days)
  • Your Pathway to Recovery – Facilitating the SAFE in Oz Consumer Recovery Program (3 days)
  • Real Talk – A program of hope and support for carers, family and friends (2 days)