Explore the biggest wellness phenomenon sweeping the globe. From the Sober Curious movement to alcohol-free events, trips, drinks, and bars, to sober communities and lifestyles around the world, discover a different approach to drinking. Examine Australia's particularly unique relationship to alcohol and learn the Top 10 strategies to getting and staying sober, whether for a period or long-term.

The Joy of Sobriety

Course Description

The Joy of Sobriety is a thought-provoking and empowering short course designed to explore the growing global trend of living alcohol-free. 

Whether you're sober-curious, taking a break from drinking, or looking to make long-term changes, this course offers a welcoming, non-judgmental space to learn, reflect and engage. 

Discover how the alcohol-free lifestyle is rapidly transforming the wellness landscape with sober bars, alcohol-free events, travel, and a rise in global sober communities. 

You’ll also look at how Australia’s unique drinking culture compares and consider what sobriety could mean for your personal health, social life, and sense of joy.

This course combines education with inspiration, introducing a range of strategies and support structures that can help you explore or maintain sobriety in a way that works for you. 

Through conversation and guided discussion, you’ll examine motivations, societal norms, and real-world tools for reducing or eliminating alcohol from your life. 

Whether you're looking for a reset, clarity, or connection, this course provides fresh perspectives and practical takeaways.

Course Structure

The session opens with a look at the international Sober Curious movement and the rise of alcohol-free living as a wellness choice. 

Participants will explore how this movement is reshaping social norms around drinking and replacing them with inclusive, mindful alternatives. 

The discussion then turns local, examining Australia’s cultural relationship with alcohol and how it influences our behaviours and expectations. 

We’ll explore a range of alcohol-free options, from drinks to events and community support, and share insights into how people across the world are embracing this lifestyle. 

The course wraps up with a practical session outlining the Top 10 strategies for becoming and staying sober, whether temporarily or as a long-term shift, and how to build a lifestyle filled with clarity, connection, and joy.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the global Sober Curious and alcohol-free lifestyle movement
• Understand the emerging trends in sober events, products, and communities
• Reflect on Australia’s cultural relationship with alcohol
• Identify common challenges and misconceptions around sobriety
• Explore personal motivations and goals related to alcohol use
• Apply 10 practical strategies for reducing or eliminating alcohol
• Recognise the social and wellness benefits of choosing sobriety
• Access support resources and sober-friendly alternatives
• Build awareness around mindful consumption choices
• Feel empowered to explore sobriety as a joyful and enriching experience