The Yarra Drug & Health Forum (YDHF) is a dynamic, adaptive and educative local network committed to identifying and responding to the health and social needs of the community in Yarra.
The Forum aims to ensure health and community relationships are minimally harmed by drug use in the City of Yarra – this includes the impact of drugs on individuals, families and friends, residents and visitors to the area and local businesses.
Our next community forum is:
Laws to Regulate Public Drinking
Pros, Pitfalls, Evidence and Alternatives An opportunity for the community to hear from health expert Dr Rob Moodie about evidence-based health approaches to issues associated with the public consumption of alcohol, and some key stakeholders in the City of Yarra…
The Future of Cannabis in Victoria
The Inquiry into Use of Cannabis in Victoria’s report was tabled on Thursday the 5th of August. INQUIRY INTO THE USE OF CANNABIS IN VICTORIA Beginning all the way back in May of 2019, the Legislative Council agreed to inquire,…
International Overdose Awareness Day 2021
We’re inviting you to join our live stream on International Overdose Awareness Day, hearing from those who understand the issue through professional engagement, and those who understand it through direct personal experiences. Decades of expensive prohibition and policing haven’t reduced…
Community Forums
Laws to Regulate Public Drinking
Pros, Pitfalls, Evidence and Alternatives An opportunity for the community to hear from health expert Dr Rob Moodie about evidence-based health approaches to issues associated with the public consumption of alcohol, and some key stakeholders in the City of Yarra…
The Future of Cannabis in Victoria
The Inquiry into Use of Cannabis in Victoria’s report was tabled on Thursday the 5th of August. INQUIRY INTO THE USE OF CANNABIS IN VICTORIA Beginning all the way back in May of 2019, the Legislative Council agreed to inquire,…
International Overdose Awareness Day 2021
We’re inviting you to join our live stream on International Overdose Awareness Day, hearing from those who understand the issue through professional engagement, and those who understand it through direct personal experiences. Decades of expensive prohibition and policing haven’t reduced…
Courting Drugs – Punishment or Opportunity?
In this forum, we focus in on the role of the courts in matters concerning substance use. Our guest speakers will discuss the different approaches to justice being explored and that need to be explored in Victoria. We will hear…
Updates
Forum chairperson Peter Wearne spoke with 3AW's Tom Elliott about the future for medically supervised injecting centres in Melbourne. Listen to the full discussion at…
https://youtu.be/ZfraAAfzV8w Today is International Harm Reduction Day, where we promote evidence based public health policy, practices and human rights to end overdose and signficantly reduce drug…
Why does it matter? People who use drugs are often prevented from recognizing that they have an issue with their substance use due to the…
On the eve of International Family Drug Support Day (24 February) with the theme 'Family Connection not Tough Love', an alliance of community organisations is…
