FYI E-Newsletter – August 2023 – International Overdose Awareness Day and More
FYI E-Newsletter - August 2023 - International Overdose Awareness Day and More
The 10th anniversary of Peer Based Harm Reduction WA’s Peer Naloxone Project and an Alcohol. Think Again campaign to promote the Australian Alcohol Guidelines feature in the August 2023 issue of FYI.
We also share news of a new Code of Conduct for health care workers introduced by the WA Government, a milestone for Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison, and a guide for journalists reporting on alcohol issues.
As always, we share career and job opportunities, research updates and new resources.
WANADA’s monthly e-newsletter FYI is for anyone with an interest in alcohol and other drug issues in Western Australia. Feedback and submissions are welcome.
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Sector News and Events
![HepatitisWA's Matt Armstrong standing outside the HepatitisWA Building.](https://wanada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/18072024-matthewarmstrong_hepwavisit001-668x407.png)
HepatitisWA – A Long Journey
WANADA recently met with HepatitisWA program manager Matthew Armstrong to discuss the organisation's vision, progress and goals.
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Encouraging Staff Development
WANADA Quality Systems Officer Paola Bohorquez recently completed the ‘Facilitate Continuous Improvement’ course.
![Two posters side by side - both with WA Health logos and the Know Your Blood Campaign text. The poster on the left shows two Aboriginal women from behind, while the one on the right shows two Aboriginal men from behind - all walking to a health clinic.](https://wanada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/men-women-look-after-your-blood-2-668x407.jpg)
Look After Your Blood Campaign
A new campaign aims to reduce Hepatitis C and HIV among Aboriginal people in WA.
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Save the Date – 2025 WA Alcohol and other Drug Conference
Event Date : 5 - 7 March 2025
We're excited to announce that the 2025 Western Australian Alcohol and other Drug Conference is set for Wednesday 5 March to Friday 7 March 2025 at the Esplanade Hotel, Walyalup / Fremantle.