We need factual narratives
An excerpt from our May community forum.
International Harm Reduction Day 2021
https://youtu.be/ZfraAAfzV8w Today is International Harm Reduction Day, where we promote evidence based public health policy, practices and human rights to end overdose and signficantly reduce drug harm. https://twitter.com/cohealth_au/status/1390428230641803264 https://twitter.com/YarraDrugForum/status/1390504664949411843 https://twitter.com/ihrdmay Mick Clear spoke at our International Overdose…
Stigma and discrimination experienced by people who use drugs
Why does it matter? People who use drugs are often prevented from recognizing that they have an issue with their substance use due to the effects of stigma and discrimination. This causes people to avoid…
Reflections on the Royal Commission into Mental Health
The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System delivered its final report on 3 February 2021 and it was tabled in Parliament by the Victorian Government on 2 March 2021. The work of the Commission…
Alcohol and other drugs: Stigma
Find Alcohol and Drug Foundation's publications, including stigma, Prevention Research, factsheets, booklets, infographics and Annual Reports.
Drugs, Stigma and the Media
SPEAKERS:- Dr. Liam Engel, Adjunct Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University- Judy Ryan, North Richmond resident and community activist Yarra Drug & Health Forum invite you to our interactive community forum, this month focused on…
YDHF March Forum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGfaAcy5ZeI Read more about the program below.