08/09/2026
As a new co-facilitator of the Recovery Pathways Day Rehabilitation Program, Jeffrey Vizon is enjoying supporting participants on their recovery journey.
Prior to joining WRAD Health, Jeffrey spent 12 years working in a primary school as a Learning Support Officer, supporting children with a diverse range of individual needs and circumstances. Now studying social work, he was drawn to the opportunity to broaden his experience and transition to working alongside adults and making a positive difference at another stage of people's lives.
A few months into his new role, Jeffrey is contributing to a safe, welcoming and engaging environment where people can build knowledge, develop practical coping strategies, strengthen connections and work towards meaningful recovery goals.
"After working with children for many years, I wanted to challenge myself and take the skills and experience I had developed into a different area of practice,” he said. “Moving into the alcohol and other drug sector has given me the opportunity to work alongside adults, hear their experiences and support people as they work towards positive changes in their lives.”
Working at WRAD Health has been a valuable opportunity to connect his social work studies with real-world practice. “It has helped me develop a greater understanding of the services available within our community, the different challenges people can experience, and the importance of providing support that recognises each person's individual circumstances and goals."
As part of WRAD Health's commitment to improving access to support, the Recovery Pathways Day Rehabilitation Program is piloting a new online model, with participants attending two days face-to-face and two days online each week. The new model aims to provide greater flexibility and accessibility while maintaining the connection, structure and support that are important components of the program.
The first online session has provided a positive start to the pilot, with participants engaging in group discussions, interactive activities and opportunities to connect with one another in an online environment.
"It was a successful first session, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how the program develops,” Jeffrey said. “I'm excited about the potential growth of the online group and what this could mean for improving access to Recovery Pathways in the future.
“One of the things I'm particularly excited about is the possibility of reaching people who may find it difficult to access a face-to-face program because of where they live or other barriers to attending. As we continue to learn from the pilot, I hope there may be opportunities to expand the service and make the program accessible to the wider community in the future."
For Jeffrey, the opportunity to be part of Recovery Pathways represents both a new chapter professionally and an opportunity to continue doing what has always been important to him - supporting people, building meaningful connections and making a positive difference in people's lives.
