Kyogle Community Drug Action Team in Kyogle, New South Wales | Community organisation

Kyogle Community Drug Action Team

Locality: Kyogle, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6632 2972

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20.01.2022 Via NSW dancewize! Our peer-panel livestream series is BACK, baby!! And we are keen as beans to be back in the saddle for the next instalment: Booze, Darts & Legal Drugs: Harm Reduction! Did you know that legal drugs like alcohol and tobacco kill more people in Australia than illicit drugs do? And yet we rarely see them being discussed in the same terms. Our panel of Wolfpack peers will be sitting down with experts, answering YOUR questions, in a live discussion arou...nd safer using practices with legal drugs. We'll be chatting about drugs such as alcohol, tobacco, herbs & grey-area substances, and the legalities surrounding them plus we'll look at factors like venue licensing around intoxication. Got a question about booze, darts or legal drugs?Submit it now and we'll answer it live on the stream!! https://tinyurl.com/y8gnkvpd Tune in at 6pm on Thurs 22nd Oct on the DanceWize NSW Facebook page. Speakers announced soon!

19.01.2022 Via the Older Women’s Network What's the definition of a 'drug'? It's any substance which, when taken into the body, alters the body's function either physically and/or psychologically. So coffee is a drug, as is tobacco and alcohol. But marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine which do the same thing to our body, are made illegal. The reality in Australia is that despite laws making these other drugs illegal, 9 million Australians over the age of 14 have tried them. 3.4 million have... used at least one of them in the past 12 months. The NSW government is now considering changing the law regarding small quantities of drugs, and instead introduce a 3-strike warning system. This is the recommendation of medical and legal experts, community workers and families who have children with drug dependency. It is also supported by the Uniting church in NSW and ACT: "Too many people who use drugs are made to live in the shadows, looked down upon with shame and stigma and therefore don't seek help because of our current drug laws." Treating drug use as a health and social issue will free police and courts to pursue large-scale drug trafficking and violent crime criminals. It will give those who are drug dependent the open door to seek treatment because there is no fear of being prosecuted. As Reverend Simon Hansford puts it: "It will bring people nearer to help and hope. It will save lives." This is not a 'soft on crime' move. It is common sense approach to dealing with an issue which impacts us all - whether in rural or urban areas. It makes it easier for people who need help, to get help. https://bit.ly/3ozvZXI

17.01.2022 We would like to thank the AOD peaks for their on going support, with this piece published by the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies. https://www.linkedin.com//stopping-stigma-source-dr-steph/

15.01.2022 Via #DARTA Schools and parents are currently really struggling with the issue of vaping. Unlike most alcohol and other drug issues this one is actually coming onto school grounds and when students are suspended as a result of their use of vapes parents have to try to handle the situation. Unfortunately, when they attempt to challenge their teen about vaping they are often met with responses that they feel ill-equipped to deal with appropriately. What should parents say when their teen says "But it's not smoking" or "It's just flavour"?

14.01.2022 Via NSW Hepatitis Council The new hep C cures are 95%+ effective... but what happens to the people who don't clear it first time? Read these stories based on real life! #hepC

13.01.2022 David Laing, is a dedicated Buttery counsellor. For 10 years he has not missed a SMART Recovery session, such is his commitment to helping. Here's his story: Da...vid’s 10 years of service for people seeking SMART Recovery At SMART Recovery groups, people manage their substance use while giving each other mutual support. They choose their own goals and work with others to achieve them. SMART is evidence-based and person-centred. Currently The Buttery conducts two SMART Recovery groups, a weekly face-to-face group in Ballina and a Zoom group every Friday evening. The groups give people evidence-based tools to help them manage addictive behaviours. Attendance is free of charge. David Laing has served the local community with his SMART Recovery group in Ballina for 10 years without missing a single group. After working as a SMART Recovery volunteer, David joined The Buttery’s INTRA team eight-and-a-half years ago. He now runs two SMART Recovery groups supporting up to 12 members each and providing up to 30 episodes of care each week. I started the SMART recovery group as a volunteer in 2010. When The Buttery’s staff member, Thelia left and I was offered a positionthrown into the deep end. At the time, I was going through a personal tragedy, the passing of my beautiful son. Taking on this role and responsibility gave me purpose and determination to honour his memory by doing a much-needed service for the community. I felt privileged to walk beside those who were struggling to cope with their own life journey. Over the years, I have seen the growth and success of many people who have changed their lives. I have also been there for some who have not been so successful but are still trying to overcome the barriers and challenges that only they can overcome. I have been there with a few lost souls for whom the challenges and personal demons they had to face were too great. Unfortunately they ended their tortured lives. This is unfortunately part of the work we do. It is what keeps us committed to trying to help other people from going down that dark path. On a lighter aspect of our work, I have made some great friendships and relationships that enrich my life. I am privileged to be able to do the work I do and would not have had the opportunity to do so without the support of the wonderfully skilled and committed people that I am so privileged to work alongside. There have been some quirky times along the way. One that comes to mind occurred at the end of a meeting in Byron. One guy wanted the rug in the meeting room to furnish his home located on the train tracks. He also took a liking to my shoes, which I was not happy about! There have been many funny stories. I have also been so grateful to be included in, as well as being honoured, to be part of our indigenous community through our involvement with the Namatjira Haven: a residential rehab for indigenous men near Alstonville. Well I hope this will give you some understanding of my time at the Buttery’s INTRA outreach program. I will always cherish this opportunity and I am looking forward to continuing to walk alongside more people that need support to attain their goals as well as working alongside my passionate and committed colleagues and the INTRA team. Thanks, Dave. There is no formal requirement for joining a SMART Recovery group other than refraining from attending the meeting while intoxicated or under the influence of other substances and respecting the group guideline agreement. For more information, please contact The Buttery’s Intake line, Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. 02 6687 1111 If this story has raised any concerns for you: Lifeline 13 11 14

10.01.2022 Via #Unharm Making drug use legal and safe in Australia will take a big, vocal movement of people with a shared vision for change. It’s time to find the common ground. Unharm has teamed up with the Local Community Services Association to run a series of online conversations throughout 2021 that will bring together the community of people in Australia who care about drug policy and fairness.... You’re invited to participate in one of the first community conversations. Get involved to help identify shared goals, develop a common language for talking about the issues, and build connections across the movement. You can participate from the perspective of lived experience or professional expertise, or because you believe in fairness - or all three! Earlier this year Unharm recruited community members to facilitate the conversations, including people with lived experience of drugs. This awesome group of people has now been trained by the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation to lead the conversations in a way that will enable everyone to participate. Each conversation will involve about 10 participants, via videoconference, and run for 90-120 minutes. Conversation 1: Thursday April 1 at 7 pm AEDT Conversation 2: Tuesday April 6 at 7pm AEST Conversation 3: Wednesday April 7 at 7pm AEST There will also be other opportunities to get involved throughout the year.

10.01.2022 FREE on-line rehab 9.30 to 1 pm starts 9 November. These CORE programs fill quickly. Phone 02 6687 1111 between 9 & 5 to reserve your place. Free to anyone 18 and over in the NSW Northern Rivers. These three lovely people would be your dedicated and highly qualified counsellors.

09.01.2022 Via Healthy North Coast We're proud to have funded The Buttery's new wellbeing app, in conjunction with Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. Developed by mental health and substance treatment experts, the app is a self-directed learning course for those experiencing challenges with alcohol and other drugs (#AOD). The app creates an individualised #wellbeing plan for recovery and offers increased treatment options for participants.... Access the app: https://www.buttery.org.au/buttery-wellbeing-app/ Full story below, featuring comments from The Buttery CEO, Leone Crayden. The Buttery is a leader in treating #mentalhealth and substance use disorders. The pandemic has seen a marked increase in the number of people seeking treatment with The Buttery treating 2,141 people last year.

06.01.2022 For anyone seeking help about alcohol or drug use, the DrugInfo line provides confidential information and support.

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04.01.2022 If you haven't ensured your family has the Emergency+ app on their smartphones already - make sure you do it today! This wonderful app now has a great new featu...re called what3words which helps the caller communicate their location by simply saying the 3 words provided in the bottom-left of the screen when the app is opened. It's as accurate as a GPS co-ordinate but easier to say. Most young people have no idea where they are most of the time but on a Saturday night when they are gathering with friends they usually don't have a clue! This can save their lives or the life of a friend ... please take a look and as a family load it onto all of your phones ... See more

01.01.2022 Via Unharm..... Recent data shows drug use among Aussie parents is on the rise. Meanwhile, use among teens has dropped by more than half. We break down the stats and take a look why more Boomers are dabbling in drug use these days.