Yarra Drug & Health Forum

On Thursday the 27th of April 2023, the Yarra Drug and Health Forum hosted a lunch time event to discuss the Review of the Medically Supervised Injecting Room – The Final Report The independent review panel, chaired by John Ryan, examined the MSIR’s effectiveness in…

Fiona Patten – Eight years in the big house: Reflections on what is possible and what are our biggest challenges for drug reform

27 Apr

Fiona Patten – Eight years in the big house: Reflections on what is possible and what are our biggest challenges for drug reform

On Thursday March 30th, The Yarra Drug and Health Forum hosted special guest Fiona Patten, two-term Member of the Victorian Legislative Council, leader of the Reason Party and long-term advocate for drug law reform. YDHF Executive member, former Victorian Senator and leader of the Greens,…

Families & The AOD System with Family Drug Support

4 May

Families & The AOD System with Family Drug Support

Families want change in drug policy. They are smart, informed and impatient for a health-based response. There is strong support for a reform agenda around drug policy which better reflects the knowledge and work of families in supporting their loved ones. At this month's forum,…

The Decriminalisation of Drugs legislation – Let’s talk about this | LIVE EVENT

2 Mar

The Decriminalisation of Drugs legislation – Let’s talk about this | LIVE EVENT

The Yarra Drug & Health Forum host Fiona Patten and John Fitzgerald in a discussion on a proposal to decriminalise drugs in Victoria. This is a live event from the Edinburgh Gardens community room in Fitzroy North.