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NCOSS CEO AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW AT DRUG SUMMIT

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Wednesday, 4 December 2024

 

 

WHAT: NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) CEO Cara Varian will be attending the NSW Drug Summit on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 December and will be available for interview requests.

 

NCOSS is advocating for a range of issues, including:

 

  1. Develop a whole-of-government Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy that deals with the gaps in the system and takes an integrated health and legal approach.

 

  1. Provide sustainable funding for frontline service providers who deliver world-class services.

 

  1. Don’t ignore the regions as they have unique challenges and requirements. 

 

  1. Ensure young people and First Nations people are at the core of the response.

 

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 / [email protected]

 

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