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MEDIA ALERT: NADA CEO AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW AT DRUG SUMMIT

Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) < 1 mins read

Wednesday 4 December 2024

 

WHAT: The Network of Alcohol and Drugs Agencies (NADA) CEO Dr Robert Stirling is available for interviews during the two-day Sydney Drug Summit at the ICC on 4 and 5 December.

 

Dr Stirling has been a vocal advocate for reform in NSW alcohol and other drugs policy, urging the government to adopt a health-based approach. This means changing our approach to personal use of drugs so that if people are experiencing issues, they feel safe to ask for help. This also means removing barriers to treatment by increasing funding to expand access to support services.

 

NADA believes the Summit presents a crucial opportunity for the government to take decisive action.

 

To read more about NADA’s policy positions and recommendations to Government, visit nada.org.au/nsw-drug-summit-2024

 

WHERE: International Convention Centre (ICC), 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW 2000

 

WHEN: From 8am, Wednesday 4 December – Thursday 5 December 2024. 

 

CONTACT: To arrange an interview, call or email Billy Briggs on 0474 697 235 / billy.briggs@h-advisors.global

 

About NADA

The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for the non government alcohol and other drugs sector in NSW. We represent 80 organisational members that provide services in over 100 locations across NSW. They provide a broad range of services including health promotion and harm reduction, early intervention, treatment and continuing care programs. Together, we improve the health and wellbeing of people who use, or have used, alcohol and other drugs across the NSW community. For more information, please visit www.nada.org.au.

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