SWSLHD Population Health and Drug Health Services invite you to attend any, or all, of 3 free webinars to explore strategies to reduce alcohol-related harm. All interested health, welfare and community workers are invited. Discussion will focus on issues for communities in South Western Sydney.
Please note: you will need to register separately for each webinar via the specific links provided.
Alcohol Harm Reduction in South Western Sydney
Webinar 1: Setting the Scene
Wed 2 Sept 1.00 – 2.30
Register for Webinar 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alcohol-harm-reduction-in-south-western-sydney-webinar-series-tickets-116071963367
Keynote presentations:
– Effective Prevention of Alcohol Harms – Emeritus Professor Ian Webster AO
– FARE fight? Opposing Woolworths, Australia’s Alcohol Giant – Di Martin, Public Interest Manager, Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE)
This session will include a discussion led by SWSLHD A/Director Population Health and General Manager Drug Health Services about alcohol issues in south western Sydney and services to reduce alcohol-related harms. Plus a personal story from someone who has dealt with significant alcohol issues in her life.
Alcohol Harm Reduction in South Western Sydney
Webinar 2: Making a Difference
Wed 9 Sept 1.00 -2.30
Register for Webinar 2: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alcohol-harm-reduction-in-south-western-sydney-webinar-series-tickets-115947190167
Program includes:
– SWSLHD Aboriginal Health Directorate
– implications and opportunities arising from the state’s 24Hour Economy Legislation and liquor licensing regulations
– Ministry of Health initiatives to support local action around liquor licensing applications and alcohol harm reduction
– a successful campaign in a local community to stop an unwelcome liquor licensing development
– an exciting pilot program Planet Youth being implemented in the Blue Mountains and Marrickville
Alcohol Harm Reduction in South Western Sydney
Webinar 3: Working Together
Wed 16 Sept 1.00 -2.30
Register for Webinar 3: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alcohol-harm-reduction-in-south-western-sydney-webinar-series-tickets-116168397805
Program includes:
– Social Policy Research Centre UNSW on alcohol promotion and consumption during COVID-19
– walk through the range of programs and support provided by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)
– discussion of a culturally responsive approach to reducing alcohol harms among CALD communities from the Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Centre
– Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use on two evidence-based programs for young people: Climate Schools and Strong and Deadly Futures
