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***MEDIA ALERT*** Western Sydney demands a say in Drug Summit decision making

Uniting NSW.ACT

Press Conference

Following a round table discussion, representatives of diverse communities from across western and south-western Sydney will hold a press conference today to discuss the experiences and needs of the people they represent when it comes to drug policy in NSW. 

 

Ahead of the Sydney based drug summit in December, they want to raise awareness of:

 

 

-The consequences of shame and stigma for people who use drugs in their communities
-The need for more culturally appropriate services and treatment options to save lives
-The impact of over-policing and negative interactions with the criminal justice system. 

Alex Hogan, Social Justice Lead at Uniting NSW.ACT said: “Premier Minns needs to hear what our diverse, multicultural communities are seeing and hearing on the ground around drug use and what outcomes they want from the Drug Summit." 

 

Who:

 
  • Alex Hogan - Uniting’s Fair Treatment campaign
  • Adam Ismail - The Rehabilitation Project
  • Hanan Dover - Hayat House  
  • Imam Mahmoud Alazhari – Australian National Imams Council

 

Where:

Parramatta Mission, 119 Macquarie Street, Parramatta

 

When:

10.30 am, Tuesday 19th November

 

Uniting NSW.ACT runs the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre and has spearheaded the Fair Treatment campaign for fairer drug laws for over five years. 

 

Media contacts: 
Sofie Wainwright - Horton Advisory 0403 920 301 

Bronwen Reed - Uniting Media 0481 056 714

 

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT, through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide services for people through all ages and stages of life, and drive solutions to systemic issues so people experiencing disadvantage can live their best lives. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We value diversity and always welcome everyone exactly as they are.