Monday, 25 November 2024 08:40
HELPING A LOVES ONE'S ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE
AN Alcohol and Drug Foundation survey revealed that 64% of Australians worried about a loved one’s alcohol or drug use feel unsure about how to provide support. Nearly 60% struggle to initiate conversations, and 45% don’t know where to seek help for their loved ones. Barriers include stigma, embarrassment, and lack of privacy. CEO Dr. Erin Lalor stressed the importance of early intervention, reducing stigma, and improving access to support tools like Path2Help and the National Alcohol and Drug Hotline. If a person is concerned about their own, or a family or friend’s alcohol or other drug use, they can call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015 or Family Drug Support Australia on 1300 368 186. People can also visit www.adf.org.au for a range of help and support resources
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Monday, 25 November 2024 08:26
New WSROC president is Blacktown Mayor Brad Bunting
COUNCILLOR Brad Bunting, the Mayor of Blacktown City, has been elected as President of the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC).
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Wednesday, 20 November 2024 19:11
GWS SETTLEMENT CONSORTIUM LAUNCHED
New org to support newly arrived migrants
ASSISTANT Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill has officially launched the new Western Sydney Region Settlement Consortium (WSRSC) at a special community event in Blacktown recently.
ASSISTANT Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill has officially launched the new Western Sydney Region Settlement Consortium (WSRSC) at a special community event in Blacktown recently.
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