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The following joint statement is from the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Network (ADARRN), ACON, the NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA), and Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA). As organisations and leaders in alcohol and other drug (AOD) services and supporting communities, we call on the NSW Government to … Continued
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Thursday, 5 December 2024 NCOSS has called on the NSW Premier to implement a whole-of-government drug and alcohol strategy after the two-day Drug Summit wrapped up this afternoon. NCOSS CEO Cara Varian said there was robust discussion across the Summit, but the Government now needs to turn this into action. “This Summit … Continued
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Thursday, 5 December 2024 The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) has said the NSW Government does not need to wait for the Drug Summit report to be handed down to increase funding for alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. NADA CEO Dr Robert Stirling said the NSW Government can act … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has completed its latest round of surface water sampling along the Belubula River as part of an ongoing sampling program designed to understand potential sources of PFAS contamination. Following sampling conducted in May, July and August this year, EPA officers collected samples from 20 locations along the river on … Continued
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The NSW Government is currently spending significantly more public money promoting coal than helping regional communities transition away from it, according to new research by the Australia Institute. The report, Greenwashing Coal in New South Wales, reveals a stark contrast in funding priorities. State government organisations which are meant to be supporting communities with the … Continued
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Uniting NSW.ACT’s General Manager of Advocacy & External Relations Emma Maiden is available for comment following the NSW Drug Summit in Sydney today: Speaking after this morning’s session, she said:“In this morning’s sessions, we heard some powerful stories and a strong reflection that when it comes to how we are dealing with people who … Continued
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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 … Continued
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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: Develop a whole-of-government Alcohol and Other Drugs … Continued
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Wednesday, 4 December 2024 NSW Drug Summit 2024: A welcome opportunity for health-led reform This week’s Drug Summit in Sydney presents a valuable opportunity for the NSW Government to improve outcomes for people impacted by drug use in our community. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath commends the NSW Government for gathering … Continued
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Tuesday, 3 December 2024 NCOSS and Wesley Mission have welcomed the release of the Independent Panel on Gaming Reform Report and doubled down on the call for mandatory cashless gambling, with robust harm minimisation measures built in. NCOSS CEO Cara Varian said the poker machine industry makes billions of dollars every year … Continued
