State Election Candidate Forum
Where do our local candidates stand on alcohol and other drug issues in the seat of Richmond? Hear from a panel of candidates (below) and Students for Sensible Drug Policy who will release their scorecard.…
International Overdose Awareness Day 31st August 12pm
International Overdose Awareness Day 25 years after the first IOAD, we will be partnering with Salvos Richmond to remember lives lost to overdose and promote awareness of this preventable death. Please join us and very…
YDHF Annual Report 2025-2026
Annual Report for 2025 - 2026 This month’s Annual General Meeting celebrated our 30th anniversary, a remarkable achievement for a community-based organization. Read about this milestone event and our activities over the past 12 very…
Annual General Meeting 3rd August 12pm Fitzroy Town Hall
You are invited to our AGM and to celebrate 30 years of community-based action on alcohol and other drugs in the City of Yarra. When: Monday 3rd August at 12 noon Where: Fitzroy Town Hall…
Cannabis Law Reform – the State of Play – 15 June
The road to cannabis law reform is not smooth, despite the comprehensive campaign by Penington Institute, and two Legalise Cannabis party MPs in the Victorian parliament. Join Rhys Cohen, Penington Institute Policy Officer, Rachel Payne…
Creating culturally safe services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation is a State-wide Community Controlled Organisation serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Victoria and has a new base in Richmond. Speakers: Motu Ese, Director, Residential & Clinical Services, Ngwala,…
Hear Personal Experiences: Accessing Homelessness and AOD Services
Homelessness and AOD Services Last month we were privileged to hear from the Homeless Persons Union and Launch Housing on the experiences of accessing services and support with insecure or unstable housing. We have permission…
Victoria’s 10 Year AOD Strategy – Where Are the Opportunities?
The much-anticipated AOD Strategy has met a mixed reception. Are there opportunities within it for the AOD sector and others to really drive some of the changes which are needed? Join us for our next…