I'm a Community Services student, and everyday I am becoming more and more equipped with skills to support families and the community through the challenges they face everyday of their lives, from homelessness, family violence, suicides, mental health and the list goes on - most of where substances like alcohol and drugs are a major player. With one small step in taking away the use of alcohol in my life, I can experience first hand the benefits to my health and also my wellbeing. One day, I'd like to see a community where we are more reliant on each other rather then the material things and alcohol and drugs. This new change in my lifestyle is something I'm looking forward to and I hope it can influence others to make similiar changes to lead happier and healthier lives.