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DanceWize

Locality: North Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 433 981 604

Address: 128 Peel Street 3051 North Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.dancewize.org.au/

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25.01.2022 "For the first time, from a theoretical $100 to spend on reducing illicit drug use, people allocated more money to education than law enforcement...". Perceptions are changing =) , more Australians are wanting the promotion of health, rather than to punish people who use drugs. Read more from the Australian Institute of Health & Wellbeing here: https://www.aihw.gov.au//aihw-phe-270-Chapter9-Perceptions

23.01.2022 Have you been to Portugal's Boom Festival Official? We'd love to hear your stories of overseas festivals you've been to, and how you approached partying in a foreign land. How different are your preparations when partying far from home? I Remember, a Boom community crowdsourced short film: In 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Boom Festival had to be rescheduled.... https://halfwild.com/tube/i-remember/ via Half Wild

23.01.2022 The Victorian Govt announced grant$ for the music industry this week!

22.01.2022 Alongside the pandemic, Canada has also been experiencing an overdose crisis. Part of this is caused by dangerous unknown substances in the drug supply. The Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation launched Toronto's drug checking service one year ago to help provide information to consumers and researchers. Toronto’s drug checking service offers people who use drugs timely and detailed information on the contents of their drugs, helping them to make more informed decisions. This ...service also shares information on Toronto’s unregulated drug supply with harm reduction workers and clinicians to help them tailor the care they provide to people who use drugs, while informing research and policy. Every other week, results from samples checked by Toronto’s drug checking service are combined and presented using the graphs [at the website]. Sign up to be notified when new data is available. https://drugchecking.cdpe.org/

22.01.2022 Research into the use of psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD in controlled settings has found significant therapeutic potential. It's interesting research that is opening doors to new psychotherapy practices. Two studies found reduced rates in depression severity, suicidal ideation, and experiential avoidance four weeks after taking psychedelics. With hundreds of millions of dollars in investment flowing into psychedelics companies, a renaissance in the field is o...ccurring. Researchers hope these findings will lead to better therapeutic modalities for mental health disorders. https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/psychedelics-depression Research on these substances in controlled settings is not the same thing as taking a substance bought from the black market in an uncontrolled setting. Understanding how to prepare and how to manage an experience (both before and after) is important. The potential risks of using psychedelics are low, but not non-existent. Risks are nearly always increased when mixing other drugs or alcohol with a psychedelic. Visit the TripSit website to view their resources on risks of mixing drugs

21.01.2022 DanceWize crew have begun delivering outreach services in social hotspots. Today we're in Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy. We're based at the Rotunda, but roving crews are about too. Get free water , sunscreen , masks, resources & support.

21.01.2022 Get your dancing slippers on! We're partnering with Half Wild, who are bringing you Synthesis, a 72-hour live stream festival this weekend. halfwild.com.au/event/synthesis... Half Wild are fully pumped to present Synthesis - 72 hours of digital dancefloor mayhem with eye popping visuals and connection with your tribe from all over the globe. Get your dancing pants out of the cupboard, inflate your pink flamingo pool loungers and start mixing those cocktails - we may be Half Wild but this is getting Fully Wild. The 33 musical performers are sharing profits from Synthesis equally. The biggest names in the underground scene will earn the same amount as up-and-comers we’ve specifically curated for their BANGING choonz that will keep you pumped ALL weekend. Artists supporting artists. Community supporting community. We’ve got all the feels... Active participation is highly encouraged! Want to spin some poi or got yourself some mean fire twirling moves? Link your performance streams from Twitch, Youtube, Vimeo or any platform you have a presence on and we’ll give you some love in our main feed.

21.01.2022 Psychedelic Research Panel | Subscribe to the Entheogenesis Australis - EGA - Planting Psychedelic Seeds YouTube page for Australian-made content focused on ethnobotany and plant medicines. The 'Garden States Microdose Livestream' was recorded on Sunday 5th July. Australia has lagged behind many parts of the world in studying the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics in academic and research settings. Thankfully, with decades of advocacy from the community and a few dedicated... organisations (such as PRISM: Psychedelic Research in Science & Medicine) that have fought for the right to explore the potential of altered states of consciousness for the wellbeing of humankind, the tides are now changing. The panel explores the current state of psychedelic research in Australia from experts in the field, casting an eye ahead to what the future in this field might hold in Australia, as well as exploring philosophies on the use of psychedelic and ethnobotanical medicine. The panel has contributions from Vince Polito (Macquarie University), Margaret Ross (St Vincent’s Hospital), Martin Williams (PRISM/EGA), Chris Letheby (University of Western Australia) and Steve Bright (PRISM/Edith Cowan University).

20.01.2022 November is usually a busy month for us. With summer fast approaching, festivals start taking off across Victoria. Explore a short 360 tour of some of our spaces at previous events, including: earthcore 2014 Rainbow Serpent Festival 2016... Strawberry Fields 2014 https://poly.google.com/view/d3fP6q6Jq5w #throwbackthursday #tbt #harmreduction #dancewize

20.01.2022 Well done Melbourne! We're working carefully back toward in-person gatherings and meetups. #ThrowbackThursday to when Dr. Ben Sessa and Dr. Rick Doblin presented at one of our team trainings.... #TBT #HarmReduction

20.01.2022 On many occasions, I’ve wanted to go to a doof or an unofficial party with friends and have seen statements or disclaimers from the organisers to the effect of, ‘GHB is unwelcome at this party'. This implies that smoking a joint on the dancefloor is socially acceptable but if I’m seen anywhere having a dose of GHB, I’m considered a less valuable member of the community. Worse, I know the artists and promoters personally, and at face value I’m their equal. When it comes ...to my substance use, that’s another story. That puts fear in me about being open about my use and the risks inherent in asking for support from my friends. I’ve since formed the habit of completely removing myself from the party to have a dose in order to ensure that I’m safe from judgement and exclusion. I would prefer to be able to share my use with someone for safety, but I don’t feel I can always do that. CREDITS: Image Still Design: Hayley at typecreamery.com Animation: Lydiacross.com Video production: Nick at DanceWize Voice talent: Nick, Jessie and a Tech-Rave'n DanceWize is a Harm Reduction Victoria (Australia) peer education and support outreach program at music events and festivals. At events DanceWize Key Peer Educators & carers (KPE) deliver substance-specific education and provide a chill space where care and support is provided for intoxicated people (or those otherwise needing support) and who do not require a medical help. We promote community-care and holistic well-being for people seeking support and/or connection. If you require urgent medical help call 000. If you require urgent mental health support call Lifeline 13 11 14. #harmreduction #doof #festival #psytrance #community #stigma #discrimination #exclusion #ghb #meth #discrimination #lateralviolence #bullying #JustSayKnow #DanceWize #harmreductionworks

20.01.2022 Here's the findings from the international network of people who use drugs (INPUD)'s survey of the health & rights of people who use drugs in the COVID-19 environment. https://www.inpud.net//covid-19-survey-report-1-health-rig #healthrights #humanrights #harmreduction #inpud #dancewize

20.01.2022 Check out this draft Victorian bill to introduce a pill testing trial.

19.01.2022 According to the Global Drug Survey #COVID19 edition, use of substances commonly referred to as 'party drugs' are down. "Of those who used illegal drugs in the previous 12 months, MDMA, cocaine and ketamine were the most likely to have decreased since before the pandemic. Lack of access to nightclubs, festivals and parties was the most common reason for the change." Harm reduction is still just as important, even when there aren't any parties on. Check out our recent #Looki...ngAfterOurMates campaign for some tips. https://theconversation.com/forget-the-stereotypes-our-surv

18.01.2022 A fixed pill testing clinic is expected to be open in ACT before the end of the year. #dancewize #dancewizensw #pilltestingaustralia #ssdp #loopaus #harmreduction

18.01.2022 Melbourne was set to host people from around the world at the Harm Reduction International conference this year. The conference has now been re-scheduled for 1-4 December 2021, with Harm Reduction Victoria (Australia) being a key supporting partner for the event. We're looking forward to hosting international guests and sharing the many successes of DanceWize 25 years since its inception as RaveSafe.... https://www.hri.global/contents/1981

18.01.2022 The team of researchers and clinicians at @AOD Media Watch want to educate and work with journalists to report more objectively using science and evidence, rather than perpetuating myths, opinions and moral panic. The Herald Sun has selectively used data which demonstrates a bias against the MSIR in the three articles published on the 12th of February 2020. This deserved to be taken seriously by the Australian Press Council (APC). Following from our story of 4th June 2020 that described (the authors) efforts to hold the Daily Telegraph to account through an adjudication process with the APC, (the author) made a new complaint regarding this reporting by the Herald Sun. This time, the complaint was simply dismissed by the APC. Read the full article for more...

17.01.2022 Victorians, please contribute to our cannabis inquiry submission:

15.01.2022 Substance use is a human issue first and foremost, not an issue of national boundaries. Many people living in Beirut were affected by the recent accidental explosion at the City Port. This information package was released by Skoun Addiction Center ... "As a coping mechanism, some people increase their substance use after going through a traumatic event. Counting down to #OverdoseAwarnessDay (August 31) learn to recognize the signs of a drug related emergency if someone you know or love is at risk. Swipe for the details and check the link shared in our bio Help us spread the word." https://www.instagram.com/p/CEUSU4TJR4W/

15.01.2022 It's been a tough year that may have brought up extra difficulties in your life, especially with substance use and mental health. If you're not sure where to start, try Directline's online self-assessment tool : https://www.directline.org.au/self-assessment

15.01.2022 Many of us have been drinking more alcohol during the Stage 4 lockdowns across Victoria. There are many ways to change your habits. One way might be to trial this new app, which uses a form of cognitive training known as Approach Bias Modification (ABM) to help reduce your alcohol consumption. ABM works by semi-subconsciously training your brain to automatically avoid alcohol cues, and approach positive cues. ... Researchers from Monash University are currently trialling this app in order to test its effectiveness, acceptability and feasibility. If you try it out, let us know how you go in the comments https://www.swipe-app.com.au/

13.01.2022 Carl Cox on illegal raves in the UK during the covid pandemic. These illegal parties are basically done out of frustration. Just done out of showing it’s our right to do what we want to do. It’s not the answer to this"

12.01.2022 For the International #SupportDontPunish Day of Action tomorrow, Students for Sensible Drug Policy Australia are bringing you Part 1 of an ongoing conversation about how Australia’s War on Drugs disempowers and silences our country’s most marginalised. What’s going on with drugs in Australia? Just like countries all around the world, Australia has its very own War on Drugs. For decades, the USA has led a global system of over-policing, incarceration, stigma and prohibition. This system has been deeply embedded within Australia, yet Australians rarely talk about it with the seriousness it deserves. Australia’s own experience of this Global War on Drugs needs uncovering. Support. Don't Punish.

12.01.2022 Did you know that brushing your teeth can energise you for another 3 hours on the dancefloor? Those fresh vibes! How about that smug adult feeling you get when you put on clean socks? Love bass but don't love tinnitus? Challenging trip or just dehydrated/hungry? ... Here are the top tips from our experienced adventurers to give yourself the best chance of lasting the distance whether it's a one night party or all weekend long. Credits: Design by Hayley from @thetypecreamery . . . #harmreduction #doof #festival #psytrance #community #research #peereducation #druginfo #partytips #harmreductionworks

11.01.2022 How have you been supporting and engaging with Australian artists during #covid19? Hundreds of Australian artists, venues and businesses from across our music industry have co-signed an open letter to the Australian government calling for, the expansion of JobKeeper to artists and individuals who have been excluded, an extension of the scheme until at least the end of the year, direct business grants to ensure the survival of thousands of music businesses and venues, a boo...st to Australia Council funding and tax offsets and red-tape reduction for the sector. Half Wild are hosting the 72 hour digital festival, Synthesis Live 26-28 June (next weekend ). For $10 you can join the festival where ever you are. Profits shared with the lineup of local and international artists who will take you through the three-day stream. Participation encouraged, find out more at halfwild.com.au

10.01.2022 Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Sign up for HRVic's free training starting at 4.30pm and you'll get free naloxone.

09.01.2022 It was pretty exciting to be involved with Half Wild's online event, Synthesis, over the weekend. Through the platform we were able to share our new resources and host a virtual 'chill space' while folks were having home-based raves. =) Thanks Half Wild crew. Well done and keep it coming! #halfwild #halfwildsynthesis #dancewize #harmreduction #lookingafterourmates

09.01.2022 Global Drug Survey results for their #covid19 special report are out. Over 55,000 people from 11 countries participated between May and June. Findings among the Australian participants (1,889 Australian participants, skewed toward younger respondents): Lower drinking rate, bucking the national trend on alcohol sales, which according to recent GDP figures, are up significantly Rise in cannabis use... No significant change to usage rates of most other substances https://www.globaldrugsurvey.com/gds-covid-19-special-edit/

09.01.2022 Just Say Know- Approaching Harm Reduction: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=21Gyrr8IKDU&feature=youtu.be It's so easy to be complacent, especially when you're in a relatively environment with trusted mates. You can feel so confident that what you're taking will be safe and enjoyable. Looking back, I wish we had been more cautious, especially since we had found the drugs at a festival. There was no way we could have been certain about what we were taking without testing it first.... Even if you feel 95% confident that the substance you're taking is safe, the consequences of getting it wrong can be deadly. Some websites: Dancewize.org.au Know Your Stuff NZ - https://knowyourstuff.nz DanceSafe (US) - https://dancesafe.org Zendo Project (US) - https://zendoproject.org PsyCare (UK) - https://www.psycareuk.org Kosmicare (Portugal) - https://www.kosmicare.org Unity (NL) - https://www.unity.nl/en Karmik Harm Reduction (CA) - https://www.facebook.com/karmik.ca Crew (Scotland) - https://www.crew.scot Erowid.org Bluelight.org tripsit.me National Drug Strategy Household Survey (2019 results just released) - https://www.aihw.gov.au/about-our-dat... Victorian Health Alcohol & Other Drugs: https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/alcoho... National Drugs Campaign 'Drug Help' - https://campaigns.health.gov.au/drughelp CREDITS: Image Still Design: Hayley at typecreamery.com Video production: Nick at DanceWize Voice talent: Steph & Nick Commercial #1 - May 20th 1986, US President Ronald Reagan signs proclamation for 'Just Say No' week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYcRQ... Commercial #2 - Australian National Drugs Campaign commercial 2001, which was broadcast while households received a pamphlet: 'The Strongest Defence Against the Drug Problem ... Families' https://youtu.be/vnCCyzZ_Ltc DanceWize is a Harm Reduction Victoria (Australia) peer education and support outreach program at music events and festivals. #HarmReduction #JustSayKnow #DrugEducation #Dancewize #Festivals #PillTesting #erowid #tripsit #kosmicare #dancesafe #zendoproject #psycare

08.01.2022 Half Wild are throwing another online party this weekend. Spring backyard party time! On September 19th (Half Wild) are delighted to announce the return of Synthesis Live. A stellar line-up of international talent from across the globe. Celebrate friends, family and good health this weekend!... https://halfwild.com/event/synthesis-2/

07.01.2022 Harm reduction history from Switzerland Needle and syringe programs were controversial during the 1980s, but as HIV spread, the positive impacts of such programs were seen and harm reduction (rather than HIV) spread. Since the onset of the ‘80s, immunologist Peter Grob had been inoculating people who used drugs against hepatitis and carrying out blood testing for epidemiological field studies. Supported by the city of Zürich, he could now install a permanent needle exch...ange, ZIPP-AIDS (Zürich Intervention Pilot Project against AIDS), in the Platzspitz public toilet. Approximately 10,000 sterile injection utensils were handed out daily, in exchange for used supplies, which were then properly disposed of. ZIPP-AIDS also offered anonymous HIV testing. https://filtermag.org/zurich-switzerland-harm-reduction/

07.01.2022 Despite a recent statement by Justice Little, the two NZ referendums are distinguishable: assisted dying was binding and the bill had gone through parliament; the cannabis referendum was non-binding. So their government could introduce the cannabis control bill (or other reforms) irrespective of whether the results are yes or no (and the preliminary results are pretty much 50:50)? Might it be time to put health first and make cannabis reforms in NZ anyway? Final results are d...ue 6 Nov. In 2013 Uruguay became the first nation to establish a regulated cannabis market. The Government passed a bill to establish a regulated cannabis market, even though it was supported by a minority of citizens (28%), because of concerns about organised crime, to reclaim trade, and to separate the cannabis market out from other illegal drugs that may have a higher risk profile. https://www.stuff.co.nz//live-referendum-results-how-did-n Read more about the social, health and economic benefits Urguay has experienced from implementing reforms in: Transform Drug Policy ‘Cannabis legalisation in Uruguay: public health and safety over private profit’ (2017).

06.01.2022 Looking After Our Mates - Just Say Know "It's so easy to be complacent, especially when you're in a relatively safe environment with trusted mates. You can feel so confident that what you're taking will be reliable and enjoyable. Looking back, I wish we had been more cautious, especially since we had found the drugs at a festival. There was no way we could have been certain about what we were taking without testing it first. ... Even if you feel 95% confident that the substance you're taking is safe, the consequences of getting it wrong can be deadly." #harmreduction #doof #festival #psytrance #community #research #peereducation #druginfo #JustSayKnow #DanceWize #harmreductionworks #reagenttesting #drugchecking #pilltesting #erowid CREDITS: Design by Hayley from typecreamery.com

06.01.2022 Concerts are meant to start again in Europe next month. Discussion about events in Australia currently centres around allocated seating and the capacity to trace contacts (see the Australian Festival Association for more details about that). Here you can read about a proposed research project that aims to learn more about how COVID spread within such settings by testing it at a German concert in late-August.

05.01.2022 Grab a copy of our Pill Testing Explained poster and check out the explainer video PDF available here: https://www.hrvic.org.au/resources

05.01.2022 CAUTION: Learn before you Gurn. TGA & NSW Health released 2 different drug alerts today: 1) strong MDMA pills like the image here were found to contain 188mg (in PTSD therapy a dose is 0.07g/70mg, remember similar-looking pills can be completely different,). Read more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pages/drug-warning-mdma-jun ... 2) fake 'Xanies' (alprazolam). Read more: https://www.tga.gov.au//counterfeit-alprazolam-2mg-and-kal #harmreduction #MDMA #Xanax #pilltestingsaveslives #dancewizensw #pilltestingaustralia #consciousnest #wearetheloopau #safemates #ssdp #dancewize

05.01.2022 November 1st is International Drug Users Day. It’s a time for our communities to call for an end to the ‘War on Drugs’, in favour of prioritising health. Prohibition has not slowed drug use. It’s costly and reduces wellness. Increased education, support and treatment options promote health. ... Creating some regulated drug markets is another health promotion solution, which will take time to establish. What can be done immediately in Australia is the implementation of drug checking/‘pill testing’ as an accessible health service to reduce the harm caused by unregulated drug use. The advent of Covid has disrupted all unregulated drug markets, the supply is more unpredictable and fentanyl has recently been detected in Australia. View the drug alert from DanceWize NSW on 17 Oct 2020. Watch this video to learn more about pill testing. #peerpower #powerofpeers #pwudpeers #pwidpeers #harmreduction #dancewize #hrvic #dancewizensw #SSDP #harmreductionaustralia #pilltestingaustralia Links referenced in the video: ‘Pill Testing Explained’ poster available for free download from the hrvic website 1st service trial 2018 summary report: STA-SAFE Consortium www. harmreductionaustralia.org.au /wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Pill-Testing-Pilot-ACT-June-2018-Final-Report.pdf 2nd service trial 2019 independent evaluation: Olsen A., Wong G., McDonald D. ‘ACT pill testing trial 2019: program evaluation’ (Australian National University, 2019) findings.org.uk/PHP/dl.php?file=Olsen_A_2.txt&s=eb ADF (et al) ‘The Power of Words: having conversations about alcohol and other drugs practical guide background document’ (2019) Image Still Design: Hayley at typecreamery.com Animation: Lydiacross.com This was a collaborative project by DanceWize, Pill Testing Australia and SSDP Australia

04.01.2022 Half Wild Synthesis Live: 72 Hour Digital Festival is live now and runs through till 4pm on Monday. Tickets start at $10 and go toward supporting the artists. Catch up with a DanceWize team member... 4-8pm Saturday and Sunday Got any drug myths you want busted? Looking for reliable information on how to reduce harms? Seeking knowledge on a particular substance? Find us at the Half Wild live stream.

04.01.2022 HRVic's latest WHACK! Lucky #42 on COVID19 Read flip book here: https://www.hrvic.org.au/whack

04.01.2022 Our friends at DanceWize NSW presented a Facebook Live on legal drugs, such as alcohol, tobacco, herbs and grey-area substances, and the risks and legalities surrounding them. With Mark Goodhew, from UTS, and DWNSW Team Leaders Clancy and Cinty. https://fb.watch/1nfaKmNWLL/

03.01.2022 Canda is on the pathway to decriminalisation of all drugs. "It is probablealthough we must not take it for grantedthat decriminalization of all substances will follow a similar trajectory. Polls completed in January registered 47 percent support. That number will surely be much higher now, given widespread advocacy and Canadians’ cultural shift around law enforcement and criminalization. When Dr. Teresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Health Officer, affirmed in late August that Canada should be moving towards a societal discussion on decriminalization, it reflected the mainstreaming of this issue." https://filtermag.org/canada-decriminalize-drugs/

02.01.2022 Canberra moving toward a permament pill testing solution, acknowledging that some people don't just take drugs at music festivals and deserve ongoing access to appropriate information and care. Check our video Pill Testing Explained: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2654811958169438

01.01.2022 Do you know anyone being detained in the community housing blocks 'hard lockdown'? Are they at risk of going into withdrawal (opioids, benzos, alcohol, ice etc), at risk of overdose, need needle & syringe NSP/health supplies? Here's some phone numbers where you can access support.

01.01.2022 Have you had a meaningful psychedelic experience? Dr Sam Moreton and Honours students Katie Newton and Yolanda Foy from the School of Psychology at the University of Wollongong invite you to participate in a study looking at the effects of psychedelic substances. The study is investigating the effects that meaningful psychedelic experiences have on individuals in naturalistic settings.... The survey will take 30-40 minutes to complete.

01.01.2022 HRVic staff are at the bottom of 130 Racecourse Rd offering AOD services. Residents can call 0414 362 636 for needle exchange & other harm reduction services. Cohealth is based at the bottom of building 126, among a range of health service, they can offer AOD maintenance/withdrawal services/pharmacotheraphy. Try calling 1800 961 054 to let their health needs be known. What everyone outside can do to show support is to send messages of love and kindness. The detained resident...s have done nothing wrong . If you hear/see any negative messages about our fellow humans, our friends inside, change the narrative to one of compassion. There's no room for racism, classism, or bigotry. HRVic is here to promote health, human rights and harm reduction, and we all need to work together to promote community! #HRVic #harmreduction #health #community #lockdown #alcoholandotherdrugs #methadone #nsp See more