Hobart

International Overdose Awareness Day – Nipaluna/Hobart

Date: 02/09/2024
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Mawson Place Waterside Pavilion
Public/Private: Public
Individual/Organisation: Organisation
Name of Organisation: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Council TAS and Drug Education Network
Contact: Ruzina Dahal
Phone: 0402721058
Email: ruzina@atdc.org.au
Web: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-overdose-awareness-day-nipalunahobart-tickets-938031897657?aff=oddtdtcreator

1. Commemoration and Connection: Come together with your community members to remember those lost to overdose. It’s a time to honour their lives and reflect on the impact of overdose on individuals, families, and communities. Together, we can support each other through compassion and understanding.

2. Education and information: Learn about the workshops and training packages on offer to help reduce stigma and discrimination effecting people who use substances, or find out what treatment and support services are available for those seeking help or assistance with substance use.

3. Lived Experience Advocates firsthand talk: Hear from our very own advocates, who will share their knowledge and personal experiences about overdose prevention and awareness. Gain valuable insights into the signs and risks of overdose and learn how we can collectively work to reduce harms.

4. Paper Cranes of Remembrance: Arrive with your pre-folded cranes or learn to fold them on the day. We believe that every crane represents hope. Add your cranes to the “Forest of Cranes” art installation and become a part of a powerful collective message.