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Peer Work And Harm Minimisation In Context Of Criminalised Drug Use

Peer Work and harm minimisation in context of criminalised drug use

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Date:

May 4

Time:

12:30 pm - 02:00 pm

Event Category:

Monthly Forums, Previous Event

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ydhf

Email: info@ydhf.org.au Website: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ydhf-30100138314

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    What works and why – Evalutating peer worker programs

    Yarra Drug & Health Forum are moving online for the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Our next meeting will be a discussion into peer work, what work and why it works and how these programs are evaluated.

    We welcome your input and would love to hear about your experience as a peer worker. Why do you believe peer work is a vital component of the overall harm minimisation strategy, particularly harm reduction?

    Guest Speakers:

    What Works and Why ?

    • Sione Crawford CEO Harm Reduction Vic
    • Dr Graham Brown Principle Research Fellow Australian Centre Sex Health &Society

    What does a health organisation/AOD Sector need to assure a robust and supported peer workforce?

    • Dr Stephen McNally Deputy CEO Penington Institute
    • Danny Jeffcote ​​​Program Facilitator AOD West cohealth
    • David de BeenPeer Overdose Response Worker – Harm Reduction Team Barwon Health
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