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…
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…
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…
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…