Recover Smarter: Why SMART Belongs in Your Recovery Toolkit

Curious about SMART Recovery but not sure what to expect? In this masterclass, Clean Slate’s Fiona Faulkner and SMART Recovery’s Dan Raffell demystify SMART and break down what it’s all about.

In this session, you’ll learn how peer support complements your clinical care - helping you stay accountable between sessions and connected to a community of over 2,000 Australians in active recovery.

Watch the recording to learn:

✅ What happens in a SMART meeting & how it works alongside the Clean Slate program

✅ The SMART 4-Point Program and how it supports motivation, cravings, and balance

✅ Simple, practical tools to strengthen your recovery day to day

✅ How to take your first step toward joining a SMART meeting

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Clean Slate Conversations

Clean Slate Conversations (SMART 4-Point Program) are held every day. You have the flexibility to join, or skip these catch-ups, as it suits your schedule. Each session lasts around 90 minutes, and will follow the same format each time.

Yarning at Clean Slate

Yarning at Clean Slate (Yarn SMART) is a weekly online yarning circle for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to share stories and learn simple, evidence-based tools to support their recovery. These sessions are relaxed and conversational, focusing on the present and the week ahead, helping you set practical goals and stay supported by mob. Each session is guided by the Four C’s - Country, Culture, Community, and Connection.

Learn more about Yarn SMART here.

Resources:

SMART 4-Point Toolkit

Download practical worksheets to put the SMART 4-Point Program into action.

Yarn SMART Toolkit

Access culturally grounded tools designed to support your weekly Yarn SMART sessions.

Speakers:

Fiona Faulkner | Clean Slate Clinic

Fiona is the Managing Director at Clean Slate Clinic and has a background in nursing, social work, and mental health. Her journey led her to specialise in alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselling, where she found her true passion. As one of Clean Slate's first nurses, Fiona values the continuity of care she can provide to clients throughout their recovery journey.

Daniel Raffell | SMART Recovery Australia

Daniel Raffell is the National Engagement & Membership Manager at SMART Recovery Australia, with over two decades of experience in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and community services sector. He has supported more than 90 organisational members and overseen the training of over 1,500 SMART facilitators to deliver evidence-based, peer-led recovery programs across Australia. Daniel also brings governance expertise as former Vice Chair of Silky Oaks Children’s Haven and is passionate about building partnerships that expand recovery options and empower people with lived experience.