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National Convention
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
The aim of the National Convention is to promote a discussion about how current approaches towards alcohol, other drugs and addiction issues exacerbate harms and how changing these will improve lives and community outcomes. Throughout the convention, we will hear from a diverse range of perspectives, including consumers, families, front line workers, treatment providers, policymakers and other key stakeholders.
Day 1: Defining the issues
8.30AM: Welcome to Country and Convention opening
Session 1: Setting the scene – hearing our stories
Hearing the real stories – challenges, stigma, and hope
Session 2: Rethinking our assumptions
Challenging the underlying assumptions and misconceptions
Session 3: The impact of criminalisation
The effect that criminalisation has on people and society
Session 4: Getting help
Experiences of accessing help and support
Session 5: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
Intergenerational trauma and the need for culturally appropriate treatment
7.00PM: Special evening event, venue TBC
Day 2: Defining the challenges
8.30AM
Session 6: Setting the scene – hearing our stories II
Hearing the real stories – challenges, stigma, and hope
Session 7: Challenges in prevention
Current barriers to delivering and accessing effective prevention
Session 8: Challenges in keeping people and communities safe
Current barriers to reducing harm
Session 9: Challenges in help and support
Current barriers to providing and accessing effective treatment and community support
Session 10: Priorities and ways forward
Summary of discussions and key conclusions/recommendations reached
4.30PM: Day 2 close
Day 3: Government Relations Program
9.30AM – 4.30PM:
An opportunity for us to lift our voices to the decision makers at Parliament House and attend Question Time.
Details TBC.