June 2007

Drug Week open day for Moreland Hall

UnitingCare’s alcohol and other drug treatment agency Moreland Hall will hold an open day on Wednesday, June 20.

The open day—from 11 a.m.to 7.30 p.m. at 26 Jessie Street, Moreland—is part of Drug Action Week between June 18 and 22.

Several open day activities have been specifically-designed to meet the needs of students aged 14–17, secondary school teachers and members of the general community, including:

•             Youth education sessions focusing on potential risks associated with drugs and strategies to help respond effectively;

•             Information displays on Moreland Hall services and resources.

•             A 6 p.m. general drug education session open to parents and their children as well as the general community, addressing issues such as attitudes to drug use, current government policy, drug classifications, some harms associated with drug use and what alcohol and other drug treatment services offer.

Moreland Hall has been operating for more than 35 years, providing a range of alcohol and other drug services in the northern region.

Drug Action Week is an initiative of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia.

It aims to raise public awareness of alcohol and other drug issues, while promoting the efforts of people who work to reduce drug-related harm.

•             For more information visit www.drugactionweek.org.au or www.morelandhall.org.