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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Please click below to view a video of the meeting held on Monday 20th October https://youtu.be/aqIT7AEdBcs Please find information below about this meeting: With so many barriers to AOD services for clients from culturally diverse…