It’s been a busy start to 2025 for the Forum, working with the community and our partners in seeking better ways to manage the interface of drugs and the Yarra community, canvassing diverse views, discussing…
What do our major parties offer in alcohol and other drugs policy ahead of this upcoming election? Come and hear local candidates speak and ask your questions in a discussion to follow. Speakers: Adam Bandt…
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:…