Reducing Harm associated with Alcohol or Other Drug Use
About
The MNCLHD will be hosting an alcohol and other drugs (AOD) information & harm reduction workshop for community and allied health workers. This event also supports International Overdose Awareness day. A light lunch and refreshments will also be included. Please note places are limited.The training will provide participants with improved:
• Knowledge of AOD use and trends in NSW/Australia
• Understanding of stigma and its impact on people who use drugs
• Knowledge of AOD and harm reduction strategies to share with others
• Understanding of overdose and how to prevent harm
The training will be conducted by Annie Bleeker
Annie has over 35 years’ experience working in Drugs, Alcohol and HIV/AIDS fields. She has conducted research with people who use alcohol and other drugs, taught at several universities and has delivered training to allied health workers and community members.
Date
Thursday 28 August 2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Education Centre, Kempsey District Hospital
119 river st , Kemspey NSW 2440