Over the last 50 years, GROW members have documented what they felt has helped them overcome obstacles in their recovery.  Members pool their experiences and knowledge and document their stories or solutions and wisdoms that have impacted on their recovery.  This rich collection of experiences are included in the GROW program, which is encapsulated in GROW’s ‘‘Blue Book’’, a small booklet used by Growers at group meetings to provide encouragement, motivation and inspiration or aids for others sharing problems, solutions and progress. A range of other literature is also available to members including personal stories of recovery from other members.

Most people that come to GROW attend (mostly weekly) meetings that are run by their members and follow a standard format that includes:

• Personal Testimonies - offering hope and optimism
• Group work on participant's problems - with proven vital assistance from the GROW Program
• The assignment of tailored practical tasks
• Reports of progress, which offer encouragement to change and grow
• Adult education about maintaining mental health and rebuilding lives
• Development of social skills and supportive relationships

Meetings generally run for around two hours.

GROW meetings are for everyone but there are some that are for discrete groups Including:

• Carer groups
• Prison groups
• Early intervention for youth groups - provided in schools