Sobering-up centre to close less than four years after public intoxication reforms
The Collingwood sobering-up centre in Melbourne will close in 2027 after operating for less than four years. This facility was established following the decriminalization of public intoxication in Victoria in 2023, which was prompted by the death of Tanya Day in 2017. The Department of Health plans to shift support services to local health and community organizations instead of maintaining the sobering-up centre.
- ▪The sobering-up centre has faced criticism for low usage since its opening in November 2023.
- ▪The closure is part of a redesign of the service framework, emphasizing local health support.
- ▪Dedicated centres for Aboriginal people will continue to operate in other locations.
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Collingwood sobering-up centre to close less than four years after public intoxication reformsState political reporter Rachel EddieTopic:Public HealthMon 18 May 2026 at 5:51amMon 18 May 2026 at 5:51amMon 18 May 2026 at 5:51amAfter Victoria decriminalised public intoxication in 2023, it established the Collingwood sobering up centre. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)In short:A 20-bed sobering-up centre in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood will close in 2027 after operating for just a few years.The facility was established after Victoria decriminalised public intoxication in 2023.The legal reforms were triggered by the death of Yorta Yorta woman Tanya Day in 2017.abc.net.au/news/collingwood-cohealth-sobering-up-centre-to-close/106689594Link copiedShareShare articleVictoria's sobering-up centre…
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