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25.01.2022 It's Wear It Purple Day! Time to show solidarity and support for LGBTQIA+ young people. This year the theme is We Are The Change, and people are encouraged to post pics of their purple outfits today to show young people that they are supported, loved, and empowered! LGBTQIA+ young people who also use drugs are doubly vulnerable in a society that favours heteronormativity and treats drug use as a criminal issue instead of a health issue. We promise to continue working to be as inclusive as we can be in our advocacy and allyship to queer communities. Here's a snap of some of our DanceWize NSW crew last festival season (before face masks!), rocking their purple shirts and caring for our community. #WIPD2020

25.01.2022 Are you 50 or older? Join us on Wed 26 May 11am-1pm for a morning tea with yummy scones and learn about prescription medications. We will be chatting about Real Time Prescription monitoring, opioids and risks of overdose, safe disposal of unused or expired medications, and naloxone. Register your interest by Fri 21 May by emailing [email protected], or calling (02) 9206 2000. See you there!

25.01.2022 As another Australian receives the death sentence in an overseas court for attempting to transport drugs, we are faced yet again with the deplorable and dangerous terms of international drug control conventions. NSW actor, motivational speaker, investor and family man Karm Gillespie has been given the death sentence in China after six years of imprisonment. Accused of carrying 7.5 kg of ice in his luggage when he attempted to leave the country in 2013, Gillespie disappeare...d into a Chinese jail. The recent announcement has given him his first opportunity for legal representation and a health and welfare check, however less than 1% of appeals see rulings overturned in China. While we see the application of drug control treaties at their worst in countries that support capital punishment, it is important to remember that Australia is also a signatory and contributes to the significant harms arising from drug prohibition both at home and abroad. There is nothing right about these circumstances. Not China’s decision or the use of capital punishment. Not prohibition or the stigma and discrimination that underpins it. Not the timing or the use of drug users as political pawns. Prohibition has failed to deliver any tangible benefits over the hundred years it has been implemented. Prohibitionist policies drive drug using underground and has contributed significantly to the risks and harms associated with drug use, including the vilification and outrageously high death toll of drug users. NUAA calls for cogent and conclusive drug law reform all around the world. The evidence base around the failure of prohibition is complete. The tears have been shed. It’s time for change. Want to know more? Check out the link below.

24.01.2022 We need Opioid Treatment Programs to adapt flexible and safe take home measures both during and after the pandemic. It's time for global leaders, healthcare officials and workers, and policy makers to acknowledge the research and commit to proper accessibility of Opioid Agonist Treatment through take home dosing. Community needs first! #TakeHomeOAT #PeersInThePandemic Harm Reduction Victoria (Australia)

23.01.2022 As of last week, importing precursor chemicals for the manufacture of illicit drugs, like ice, will be much harder with harsher penalties. The Morrison government has passed amendments that will greatly restrict importation of chemicals that have "no legitimate industrial or commercial use". Under the Criminal Code Act and Customs Act, penalties for importing precursor chemicals without a licence or permit range from two years imprisonment and/or a fine of $88,800 for possession, up to 28 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $1,243,200 for more serious offences.

23.01.2022 Today is World Hepatitis Day 2020! Hepatitis C is a virus that affects people who inject drugs and Australia is leading the world with our response, which includes free access to Hep C treatment and a 95% cure rate. Come down to the KRC bus outside Northcott today and say hi to some folks from NUAA and KRC as we promote the testing and treatment of Hep C together! Refreshments and food will also be available Today 28th July 11am 1pm Northcott Housing Estate 50 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills 2012

22.01.2022 #HepC treatment is now simple & safe & it works! Nearly everyone gets cured. The old treatments didn’t work for many people. Now, over 95% of people get cured. Don’t let old stories & phobias stop you. It is not hard to get #hepC cured. Find out how http://hepC.org.au

22.01.2022 Hi friends, if you are on the opioid treatment program in NSW, please help us advocate to keep changes for the better that occurred during COVID restrictions and complete the survey below. The survey is completely anonymous but one lucky person will win a $100 prize for completing with some great t-shirt prizes on offer as well. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZB2CYR7

22.01.2022 Our amazing peer workforce together at a special training day last week! Thank you to Kylie, Alice, Andy and Gina for sharing your incredible skills with us all, and to our guest trainer, Ross, for helping us advance our knowledge in providing care for our community.

21.01.2022 Have a read of Australia's history of sex worker activism! Sex workers continue to be erased and marginalised by systemic violence, and yet it is often the lack of legal protection and recognition that causes the most harm... much like the case is for people who use drugs. 'Nothing About Us Without Us' means that the voices of those with direct lived experience of systemic harms must be central in the fight for their dignity and equality. We stand with sex workers in NSW and beyond! #SexWorkerPride2020 #SexWorkIsRealWork Reposted from Sex Workers Outreach Project Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association

21.01.2022 Every year on Dec 1 we commemorate World AIDS Day, acknowledging our strong harm reduction roots as embedded in our community's response to the HIV outbreak in Australia. Unfunded outreach workers like John Berry were crucial in Australia having one of the lowest transmission rates amongst people who inject drugs in the world. To find out what events are happening across NSW this World AIDS Day check out the link below! http://www.worldaidsday.org.au//publishi/Content/events-1

21.01.2022 Today is International Overdose Awareness Day Today, and every day, we support those in our community who are affected by overdose by fighting stigma and spreading awareness. We draw strength from those who are no longer with us and fight for the change that will shape the lives of those to come after us. Time to remember, time to act. For more info on different kinds of overdose visit: overdoseday.com/overdose-basics For your free Naloxone + training visit our Open Cli...nic on Crown st: nuaa.org.au/open-clinic-on-crown Or call NUAA to find a participating chemist near you: Ph. 02 8354 7300 // 1800 644 413 (free call) More about Naloxone: adf.org.au/drug-facts/naloxone Drug support for families: fds.org.au See more

21.01.2022 INPUD is holding a poster competition for International Drug Users' Day 2020! On November 1st, we reflect on the advancements and the challenges we've held each other through in this global movement toward the rights of all people who use drugs... And we look toward the future! What better way to add a bit of creativity and celebration to this years' events than with a community-designed poster to represent our diverse, united voices? The deadline for entry is Monday 28th September, so if you're interested get cracking! There are also cash prizes being given to the winner and first two runners-up. Check out the 2018 winning poster below (we have it up in our office!), and follow the link for the competition details here: https://bit.ly/32vkiJn #InternationalDrugUsersDay #INPUD

21.01.2022 COVID AINT OVER! It might feel like the worst is over in NSW, but now is a crucial time to stay on top of good harm reduction as new cases are reported in Sydney. Let's look out for our families and community! AVOID keep your distance, wear a mask, use hand sanitiser when you see it (it's everywhere!) TEST if you feel unwell, get the free & easy test. Don't assume it's all cool! ... ISOLATE stay indoors until you know you're in the clear. Results come back in 48hrs! #GetTested #GetTreated #DoItForOurCommunity

20.01.2022 Are you on the Opioid Treatment Program? Want to win $250? We want to hear from everyone about their experiences of the OTP since the COVID-19 changes came into effect, so we can advocate for the best outcomes in our community. Check out our survey linked below and go in the draw to WIN! We are giving away cash prizes of $250, $100, and $50 - plus some cool t-shirts and giveaways as we draw your names from a barrel. This survey is anonymous, so you don't have to use your real name to win, as long as you give us your contact details.

20.01.2022 Classification of psilocybin, and the fact that life imprisonment is associated, is based on outmoded thinking and ignorance. Our Deputy CEO, Charles Henderson, speaking about the legal consequences of supplying magic mushrooms and how our laws are confusing and inconsistent. Check the bottom of the article to find quantities by weight that can result in legal action.

19.01.2022 MEET OUR TEAM! We are incredibly proud of the knowledge and lived experiences of all of the peers who work at NUAA. We acknowledge those who have come before us in the fight for the rights and dignity of all people who use drugs not just in NSW but as a global advocacy movement. We strive to platform and empower the voices of marginalised peoples in our community so that those who come after us can live in a better world. Check out some of the faces that make up NUAA!

19.01.2022 Join us at 10am this morning for the World Hepatitis Day 2020 online event, featuring NUAA's CEO Mary Harrod! Together let's applaud the successes, highlight the existing needs, and advocate for change to viral Hepatitis across the globe.

18.01.2022 We got together with the awesome folks at Kirketon Road Centre and Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre for a fabulous Spring afternoon promoting overdose awareness in the Surry Hills community. We had over 50 community interactions - with 32 participants completing an Overdose Response Take Home Naloxone (ORTHN) training! 58 naloxone kits distributed in 90mins! These folks are leading the way in helping prevent overdose related deaths in our community, and protecting our famil...ies and friends. Special shoutout to our Andy Heslop for organising the event in collaboration with KRC and Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre, and to Surry Hills CDAT for providing the delicious food!! #naloxonesaveslives #IOAD2020 International Overdose Awareness Day

18.01.2022 Are you on an Opioid Treatment Program (methadone, biodone, suboxone, depot buprenorphine)? If so, let us know your views on changes to the OTP during COVID-19 on an anonoymous online survey. The OTP in NSW underwent the single most significant reform in the space of about 2 weeks when COVID-19 restrictions came into place. NUAA is working to keep some of the changes and we need to hear from you what worked and what support you were given to manage any changes. If you are on an OTP in NSW, please help us out by completing our survey, which you can access here.

18.01.2022 The Alcohol and Drug Foundation says supervised injecting facilities are 'life saving' services, reflecting on Victoria's Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR). Check it out!

18.01.2022 If you haven't heard of TransHub already - it's time to check it out! Our friends at ACON have put together an awesome online hub of resources for all trans and gender diverse people in NSW, our loved ones, allies and health providers... aka All Things Trans. They have stacks of support and info for people of all ages seeking to affirm their gender socially, medically and legally. From coming out and coming to terms, to physical changes, mental health, self advocacy - and everything in between! Plus there is info & assistance for allies and clinicians to better support the trans people in their lives. Check it out and spread the word!

17.01.2022 Ready to get Drug Nerdy?? Did u know we recently revamped the DanceWize NSW website and added a HECTIC bunch of drug info? There are substance specific resource guides for alcohol, ketamine, DMT, MDMA, mushrooms, 2C-X, cocaine, LSD, GHB, cannabis, amyl, opioids, nitrous, meth/speed, and prescription meds! Each substance has been broken down into general info, drug effects (from most common to rare), possible long-term effects, safer using tips, unsafe combination...s, health conditions that endanger use, info on roadside testing, and where to find additional info. Check it out! There's also heaps of additional info around things like trip sitting, overdose awareness, managing comedowns, getting busted, and more. Plus all of the substance resources are available to download as a PDF, or as printed pamphlets - just follow the 'Order Resources' link. Click below for all of your drug nerd dreams... See more

16.01.2022 "Time changes. Drugs change. Laws change. But whatever our fancy ‘new’ drugs or ‘old’ drugs or a bit of both snorting, injecting, smoking, eating or shafting it is time we joined together as one community of peers that stands tall as we support each other. The older people nurturing and mentoring the younger ones. The young revitalising the movement of people who use drugs. Both are represented in this issue of UN, proudly telling their stories to improve the health, dignity and human rights of other people who use drugs. So hear us roar in numbers too big to ignore as we rock hard, together as we should be. One huge band. Many songs." Read the full editorial from the latest UN below! Inspiring words from one of our own, Leah McLeod

15.01.2022 We are revising our constitution! Proposed changes to our governing rules are about ensuring the ongoing stability of the Board of Directors and to allow technology at our General Meetings so that members across the state can participate! To all of our dear members, you are entitled to vote on these changes at our upcoming Special General Meeting. We always work to benefit and represent our community, and appreciate your participation in this important vote. If you haven't received a notice of this meeting, including your ballot, please get in touch with Alice Pierce at [email protected] to get the necessary info. Time: 5.30pm AEDT Date: Thursday 24 September 2020 Digital SGM (using Zoom)

14.01.2022 A true legend of our community.

13.01.2022 User's News: Gender and Sexually Diverse Edition is here!! Our publications team have done a fantastic job with our latest mag we’re talking everything gender, sexuality and drugs, with stories and lived experiences submitted by YOU. Give it a read online at usersnews.com.au or give us a call and we’ll send you a copy. And for all our dear members keep your eyes on the post, they are on their way! Wanna get our magazine in your mailbox? Become a NUAA member and... you’ll get it for free, every time. You’ll also get our digital newsletter to keep you up to date with what’s happening at NUAA, as well as opportunities to be part of some of our great programs. Ph. 02 8354 7300 // 1800 644 413 (free call) Become a NUAA member: nuaa.org.au

13.01.2022 Think about this: You could spend your life in a US jail for selling a few Oxys to a friend - but when a sophisticated, multi-billion dollar drug profit scheme gets busted and pleads guilty to half a million deaths, not a single person goes to jail. OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty to criminal charges over its role in the US opioid crisis. 450, 000 American people have died by opioid overdose in the last 30 years while the pharmaceutical company lied, brib...ed and ignored its way through health and safety measures in order to keep oxycodone scripts flowing. All earning them around $30 billion. And while the company has been fined and forced to restructure, no persons have been charged. It is plain and clear that the war on drugs is a war on people. It is a tool used strategically to disrupt racially targeted communities, to create prison populations, to create wealth for the wealthy, and to bolster drug policies that reproduce more of the same. Read the full article blow. https://www.theguardian.com//purdue-pharma-oxycontin-plead

12.01.2022 This coming 31st of Aug marks another International Overdose Awareness Day. This time of year we want to shine a light on places that are often left in the dark. We want to support and uplift those with lived experience of overdose, remember those no longer with us, and spread awareness about overdose first response & harm reduction. Some ways that you can show your support this IOAD include reading up on overdose - what to look for & how to respond, attending an event to su...pport survivors and loved ones, getting your Naloxone training and carrying it with you! It's time to remember, time to act. #IOAD2020 For your free Naloxone + training visit our Open Clinic on Crown st: nuaa.org.au/open-clinic-on-crown Or call NUAA to find a participating chemist near you on 02 8354 7300 or 1800 644 413 (free call) What is Naloxone? https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/naloxone/ Info on different kinds of overdose: https://www.overdoseday.com/overdose-basics/ Drug support for families: https://www.fds.org.au/

11.01.2022 Larry Pierce is retiring After 21 years as CEO of the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA), Larry has made massive contributions to the drug and alcohol sector - NADA being the peak non-government organisation in NSW. Larry grew NADA from a two person organisation with limited capacity to support its member agencies to the capacity building, member service oriented organisation it is today. NUAA has worked side by side with NADA on many committees and pro...jects over the years, including the User's News treatment issue and the Language Matters project, which works to change stigmatising language around people who use drugs. The Language Matters project uses 'person-centred' language that focuses on the person, not their substance use, advocating for the dignity of our community. Larry has been a strong supporter of NUAA as an independent organisation over many, many years and is a current NUAA Board member. We wish Larry the very best and a big congratulations on his outstanding contributions to AoD services in NSW! Check out the downloadable Language Matters resource on our website via the link below.

11.01.2022 A reminder for all NUAA members... Don't forget that we will be voting on changes to our constitution this Thursday, and your ballots must be in by this Wednesday 23rd Sept. If you have any difficulties or questions, please contact Alice at [email protected] Join us this Thursday via Zoom! Time: 5.30pm AEDT... Date: 24 September 2020 Digital SGM See more

11.01.2022 Drug Warning Counterfeit Alprazolam (Xanax/Kalma) July 2020 NSW Health has released a warning about numerous batches of fake alprazolam/Xanax currently circulating in Australia. Counterfeit alprazolam 2mg tablets have tested positive for substances other than alprazolam/Xanax, including illicit benzodiazepines and hayfever medication.... These counterfeit pills have been pressed to look like branded alprazolam tablets and have been sold in counterfeit pill containers/boxes, which may lead people to believe they are taking pharmaceutical grade pills. NSW Health has confirmed that there are counterfeit Kalma, Xanax, Mylan and Sandoz brand tablets in circulation. These counterfeit tablets contain no alprazolam and are likely to contain unwanted or dangerous ingredients. Some substances in these pills, such as etizolam and flubromazepam, may still be dependence-forming. Undeclared substances that may be present in these tablets include: etizolam, flubromazepam, cyproheptadine, promethazine, and amantadine. These substances have been found in counterfeit alprazolam in Australia recently, in various doses and combinations Etizolam and flubromazepam are benzodiazepines, meaning they are chemically related to alprazolam/Xanax. However, these drugs have different effects than alprazolam, and their effects are likely to be different between people. Things to look out for: unusually alert/energetic after dosing time to come on may differ from Xanax You're more likely to have a bad time or do something you'll regret if you mix benzos with alcohol or other drugs. Mixing benzos with alcohol, opioids, GHB, pregabalin/Lyrica, and other downers greatly increases your risk of overdose. Remember to stay safe! Don’t redose - Multiple doses are dangerous Avoid mixing with alcohol or other drugs Don’t use alone Seek medical help ASAP, call 000 if feeling unwell Full warning here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//counterfeit-alprazolam-july Counterfeit products bough online are not regulated. They could contain the wrong amount of the active ingredient, or none of what you want at all. An up-to-date guide on identifying counterfeit alprazolam in NSW is available to view here: https://www.tga.gov.au//counterfeit-alprazolam-2mg-and-kal Image description in comments.

11.01.2022 This Women's Health Week we've been committed to providing safe, judgement-free health services to the women in our community, through our NSP and our Open Clinic on Crown. We respect and empower all women who use drugs by advocating for their right to dignity, agency, and confidential healthcare. #WomensHealthWeek2020

10.01.2022 Drug Warning Counterfeit Alprazolam (Xanax/Kalma) July 2020 The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released a warning about numerous batches of fake alprazolam/Xanax currently circulating in Australia. Counterfeit alprazolam 2mg tablets have tested positive for substances other than alprazolam/Xanax, including illicit benzodiazepines and hayfever medication. ... These counterfeit pills have been pressed to look like branded alprazolam tablets and have been sold in counterfeit pill containers/boxes, which may lead people to believe they are taking pharmaceutical grade pills. NSW Health has confirmed that there are counterfeit Kalma, Xanax, Mylan and Sandoz brand tablets in circulation. These counterfeit tablets contain no alprazolam and are likely to contain unwanted or dangerous ingredients. Some substances in these pills, such as etizolam and flubromazepam, may still be dependence-forming. Undeclared substances that may be present in these tablets include: etizolam, flubromazepam, cyproheptadine, promethazine, and amantadine. These substances have been found in counterfeit alprazolam in Australia recently, in various doses and combinations Etizolam and flubromazepam are benzodiazepines, meaning they are chemically related to alprazolam/Xanax. However, these drugs have different effects than alprazolam, and their effects are likely to be different between people. Things to look out for: unusually alert/energetic after dosing time to come on may differ from Xanax You're more likely to have a bad time or do something you'll regret if you mix benzos with alcohol or other drugs. Mixing benzos with alcohol, opioids, GHB, pregabalin/Lyrica, and other downers greatly increases your risk of overdose. Remember to stay safe! Don’t redose - Multiple doses are dangerous Avoid mixing with alcohol or other drugs Don’t use alone Seek medical help ASAP, call 000 if feeling unwell Counterfeit products bough online are not regulated. They could contain the wrong amount of the active ingredient, or none of what you want at all. An up-to-date guide on identifying counterfeit alprazolam in NSW is available to view here: https://www.tga.gov.au//counterfeit-alprazolam-2mg-and-kal Image description in comments.

10.01.2022 A belated congratulations to our last Employee of the Month, Shawnee! Shawnee has been an invaluable part of our organisation, becoming a colourful addition to the management team of our Needle and Syringe Program! Our NSP provides free, sterile injecting equipment & resources, and is attached to our Open Clinic on Crown providing nurse-led primary healthcare. Check out Shawnee in our latest newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/f5ae126548/nuaa-newsletter-june-12621159 Visit nuaa.org.au or freecall 1800 644 413 to find out more about our services, and become a member to stay up to date!

10.01.2022 Delivering fits to you - rain, hail, or SNOW! Here's our outreach specialist Adam, on the road last week between Lithgow and Bathurst, getting fresh equipment into the hands that need them. Awesome work!

10.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is here! Give it a read to find out everything that's been going on at NUAA the past month, including: - NUAA's PeerLine is up and running! - Advocacy around the Opioid Treatment Program - Brand new issue of User's News - Overdose awareness in jails... - Get involved in a hep c testing study Wanna stay up to date with what's happening at NUAA? Become a member and you’ll get our newsletter sent to your inbox every month! You’ll also get a free hard copy of our magazine User's News sent to your door each time, plus opportunities to be part of some of our great programs. Ph. 02 8354 7300 // 1800 644 413 (free call) Or visit nuaa.org.au

10.01.2022 "The UK’s first fully-fledged scheme to provide heroin users with a safe and legal supply of the drug has been extended for a further year, after showing very promising results." Very interesting times! Imagine the harms we could reduce by adopting a similar model here in Australia. Let's hope we start seeing more of these kinds of trials, because the results speak for themselves.

09.01.2022 Our ode to Jude Byrne in the latest issue of User's News, with eulogy by Annie Madden

07.01.2022 Some awesome Covid-style harm reduction tips from our DanceWize NSW team! Check it out

07.01.2022 Our June Newsletter is out now! This month we have covered the following... Info about our NSW Outreach Program - Travelling across the state to provide equipment, training and education!... Learn about the DanceWize NSW livestreams - Connecting our music festival community with support and education during the pandemic. A brand new issue of Insider's News, covering everything related to COVID-19! Annonymous OTP & COVID-19 survey. What is your experience of the changes that have happened? How have they affected you? Community feedback survey. Let us know how can we improve our services! We are guided by the changing needs of our community, so your thoughts are important to us. Check it out at the link below.

07.01.2022 Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We honour today those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence. This day commemorates Nov 20, 1999 when the first vigil was held to honour the memory of African American trans activist Rita Hester, who was murdered in 1998. Transgender Day of Remembrance is now a global event that draws urgent attention to the violence inflicted upon trans and gender diverse peoples. Join the online event tonight to commemorate the legacy of lost friends and family, and experience a line up of Black and Indigenous transgender and gender-diverse performers, activists, and artists.

06.01.2022 An important article for our festival community! "A NSW Government review has found no change in the number of serious drug-related presentations since it imposed tough regulations on music festivals..." Immense restrictions, multiple festival closures, and still "no change" to the number of drug-related incidents. As we begin to imagine what the next festival season could look like, we ask that the evidence speak for itself. Harm reduction is one of the 3 pillars of Austra...lia's 'harm minimisation' approach to drugs, and while it receives the least attention - it is the most important. As long as punishment increases, the harms associated with drugs will not go away. Support and safety are what people need. Let's imagine a post-COVID festival community that cares for each other, and has the freedom to connect through music and dancing, without the dangers of fear and stigma.

05.01.2022 Welcome to PeerLine! PeerLine is a confidential peer-run telephone service providing support to people who use drugs across NSW. No matter what you want to discuss, our informed and non-judgemental team of peers are trained to listen and support you. We are part of the community of people who use drugs, just like you. We can provide information, advice, referrals and individual advocacy - or we can just listen to you and talk about what is happening in your life. We're h...ere to help you connect with your community and empower you to take control. Together we can find answers to whatever challenges you’re facing so that you can move forward. So give us a call, our friendly peers are ready to chat Freecall 1800 644 413 or email [email protected] 9am-5pm Monday to Friday For more info visit nuaa.org.au/peerline

03.01.2022 Tell NUAA what you think! NUAA has launched an online survey seeking member and community feedback to improve our services, information and advocacy. This is your chance to have input into what you would like us to be doing! The survey takes about 10 minutes and is completely anonymous. If you'd like to enter a draw for a $100 prize (voucher or cash your preference) leave your email at the end of the survey. We will also be sending cool NUAA t-shirts to 10 lucky people who complete the survey. The survey will be open until June 29 at 5pm with the prizes drawn on July 2. Good luck and thanks for your help!

02.01.2022 The new target - to reduce Indigenous imprisonment rates by just 15 percent by 2031 - is hugely unambiguous. This nation can do much better. The federal government has introduced 16 new targets for Closing the Gap on Indigenous disadvantage, extending the 2008 promise to a new 2031 goal. This includes reducing imprisonment rates by a mere 15%. While First Nations people make up just 3.3% of Australians, almost a third of all inmates in NSW are Indigenous - a figure that has... nationally doubled in size since the 1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. In the Northern Territory, 84% of inmates are Indigenous. In the time of COVID-19, risks to Indigenous peoples are incredibly high due to over-representation in prisons, chronic health conditions associated with higher infection rates, and a health care system that is entrenched with racism. Our response to this these issues is urgent, and a 2031 target just doesn’t fit the bill. See more

02.01.2022 The power of lived experience is exactly why peer work is so special and important. Here's an article by Alcohol and Drug Foundation about the benefits of having staff with lived experience of drug use in alcohol and other drug services. Check it out!