Office of Alcohol and other Drugs Launched
Office of Alcohol and other Drugs launch
The Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs officially launched on July 1, followed by a brief ceremony on Friday July 5. Director Naomi Henrickson along with Kelly Cannington, Steve Allsop, Stephen Bright, and Jill Rundle addressed the gathering.
Located within the Mental Health Commission building, the Office is focused on shaping policy and strategy to address alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues in Western Australia.
Picture: Steve Allsop, Jill Rundle, Stephen Bright and Trish Tran
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