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…
Homelessness and AOD Services – how can we be more accessible?
The stigma faced by people who use drugs and alcohol is compounded many times by homelessness or insecure housing. Join our next forum where we will hear from practitioners and a panel of lived experience…
Where to for Community Health?
The recently announced changes at cohealth have thrown into stark relief the many challenges facing the community health model - and the health sector more broadly. Deputy CEO Chris Turner will speak to these and…
YDHF Statement on Yarra Council Position on MSIR
Yarra Drug and Health Forum is disappointed in the decision by Yarra Council to reverse its longstanding support for a Medically Supervised Injecting Facility in North Richmond, the heart of the street drug trade and…