YDHF Annual General Meeting 11 August 2025
40 Years of Harm Reduction You are warmly invited to our Annual General Meeting to hear about the past year's achievements and future goals. Time: 12pm - 1pm Monday 11 August, 2025. **A light lunch will…
YDHF Forum: Everything you want to know about new synthetic drugs
Novel psychoactive substances (synthetic drugs) are found in many settings, often mixed with other substances. With no quality control, not knowing what they contain poses significant health risks to those using them. This Forum will…
YDHF Community Network Forum: Drug Testing Trial Update – 19 May 12-1:30pm
When: Monday 19th May 12 -1.30pm Where: VAADA Boardroom, Level 6, 222 Hoddle St Abbotsford Speaker: Sarah Hiley, (The Loop Australia). *Light refreshments will be provided.
Yarra Drug and Health Forum May Newsletter 2025
It’s been a busy start to 2025 for the Forum, working with the community and our partners in seeking better ways to manage the interface of drugs and the Yarra community, canvassing diverse views, discussing…
YDHF Community Network Forum – Federal Election Panel Monday 14 April 12-1:30PM
What do our major parties offer in alcohol and other drugs policy ahead of this upcoming election? Come and hear local candidates speak and ask your questions in a discussion to follow. Speakers: Adam Bandt…
Read the submission to the National AOD Inquiry
Read about the YDHF submission to the National AOD Inquiry. Yarra Drug and Health Forum continued its long-standing advocacy for harm reduction approaches to the use of drugs and alcohol, measures to reduce stigma and…
YDHF Community Network Forum – Monday 17 February 12-1:30pm
Hear from Victoria's Chief Addiction Medicine Adviser. Speaker: Dr Paul MacCartney is Victoria’s first Chief Addiction Medicine Adviser. More information: Dr MacCartney’s role is to advise government on issues relating to addiction, drug use and…
YDHF announces new Executive Officer
We are delighted to announce Amanda Stone as the new Executive Officer of YDHF. Many of you will know Amanda from her time serving as Councillor for City of Yarra. Amanda stepped down from Council at…