Read about the YDHF submission to the National AOD Inquiry. Yarra Drug and Health Forum continued its long-standing advocacy for harm reduction approaches to the use of drugs and alcohol, measures to reduce stigma and…
Hear from Victoria's Chief Addiction Medicine Adviser. Speaker: Dr Paul MacCartney is Victoria’s first Chief Addiction Medicine Adviser. More information: Dr MacCartney’s role is to advise government on issues relating to addiction, drug use and…
We are delighted to announce Amanda Stone as the new Executive Officer of YDHF. Many of you will know Amanda from her time serving as Councillor for City of Yarra. Amanda stepped down from Council at…
Creating a welcoming space on the NRCH footprint: Community briefing Speakers: • Laura O’Shea, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nurse, North Richmond Community…
Are Harm Reduction Workers allowed to Administer Naloxone? Speakers: Professor Paul Dietze – Burnet Institute Andrea Fischer - cohealth Shelley Cogger – North Richmond Community Health Richie Goonan – Youth Projects Sione Crawford – Harm Reduction Victoria Location:…
International Overdose Awareness Day BBQ event Monday 26th August, 12:30pm Collingwood Neighbourhood House Yarra Drug and Health Forum invites you to join us for a lunchtime BBQ to acknowledge International Overdose Awareness Day. An event…
Progress of the Public Intoxication Reform (PIR) This forum will provide an update on the progress of the implementation of the Public Intoxication Reform process with a focus on the Metropolitan area. Speakers will provide…