MON 22 JUNE
ALBURY-WODONGA
Anna’s Story
6.30pm
Catholic College, Wodonga
Anna died after complications through taking an ecstasy tablet. Her parents, Tony & Angela Wood, will be telling her story at this community forum.
Contact: Heather Webster ph (02) 6023 8744 or email: hwebster@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
KBT
Sports in the Park
3.30 – 5pm
10-12 Debra Anne Drive,
Bateau Bay
Barbeque and sports for young people.
Contact: Blake Robertson ph 0409 950 022
PITTWATER
Alcohol & Other Drugs in the Community
1 – 4pm
Pelican Room, Mona Vale Library
There will be an MDECC Health Promotion Worker available to provide information, answer questions and provide further referral if required.
Contact: Sharelle Ravenscroft ph (02) 9970 1609
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TUES 23 JUNE
BROKEN HILL
Judging of ‘Alcohol is a drug too!’ Design Competition
4 – 6pm
Broken Hill Centre for Community,
Blende Street
This competition for local schools will be judged by local artist Amanda Johnson and the top three winning entries made into a calendar. This event is open to the local community where prizes will be awarded and refreshments provided.
Contact: Geraldine Kaczmarek ph (08) 8082 6122 or email: gkaczmarek@gwahs.health.nsw. gov.au
KBT
Safe Celebrations
3.30 – 4.30
1 Northumberland Way,
Bateau Bay
Information afternoon with poster designing and mocktail recipes
Contact: Blake Robertson ph 0409 950 022
LAKE MACQUARIE
Youth Drug & Alcohol Information Day
10.30am – 3.00pm
Swansea Community Centre
Guest speakers, workshops, barbeque and information stalls.
Contact: Judy Griffiths ph 0401 305 522 or email: gkaczmarek@gwahs.health.nsw. gov.au
TAMWORTH
Need to Know Trivia Evening & Dinner
5.30 – 8pm
Coledale Community Centre,
2B Kenny Drive, Tamworth
3-course meal and drug & alcohol trivia quiz in partnership with Cornerstone Church Soup Kitchen. Live performances from local Aboriginal dancers and singer, Buddy Knox.
Contact: Pat Varley ph (02) 67653103 or email: gkaczmarek@gwahs.health.nsw. gov.au
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WED 24 JUNE
NEWCASTLE
Alcohol is a drug too! – Information morning 10am – 12 noon Newcastle Community Health Centre,
670 Hunter Street
Contact: Annette Cater ph (02) 4016 4519 or email: annette. cater@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
SURRY HILLS A Night on Grog
6.15 – 7.45pm
Quakers Hall,
119 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills A community forum, chaired by Julie McCrossin, will examine local alcohol issues and what the local community and services are doing to combat them. RSVP to Kate Melhopp at Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre (02) 9356 4977
TELOPEA
Barbeque & CDAT Information Evening & Activities
5 – 6.30pm
Dundas Area Neighbourhood Centre,
21 Sturt Street
Contact: Kylie Druett ph 0428 219 406 or email: kylie.druett@wsahs.nsw.gov.au
WAGGA WAGGA
Alcohol & Violence – how can the community respond?
7pm
Wagga City Council,
cnr Morrow & Baylis Streets
A community forum with guest speakers inc. Geoff Munro (Australian Drug Foundation), Robert Newbury (Office of Liquor & Gaming) and Gemma Evans (Wagga Sexual Assault Service). Contact: Martin Alster ph (02) 6932 1484 or email: martin.alster@calvary-wagga.com.au
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THURS 25 JUNE
GRIFFITH
CDAT Drug & Alcohol Information stall
10am – 4pm
Griffin Plaza Shopping Centre,
cnr Yambil & Crossing Streets
Contact: Pat Cox ph (02) 6962 9716 or email: pcox@griffith.com.au KBT Live & Local 4 – 8pm The Entrance – Town Centre Stage Live performances from young people – acoustic, hip hop, karate and boxing showcases. Contact: Blake Robertson ph 0409 950 022
PITTWATER
Binge Drinking
11am – 4pm
Pelican Room,
Mona Vale Library
Members of Drug Arm and Burdekin Association will be available to provide information, answer questions and provide further referral if required. Contact: Sharelle Ravenscroft ph (02) 9970 1609
TWEED HEADS
Launch of the Youth Info Cardm
10am – 12 noon
Banora Point Community Centre,
cnr Leisure & Woodlands Drive A local design competition for Tweed Shire’s young people will culminate in the launch of the Youth Info Card, displaying the winning image. With appearances from Billy Bong & Gary Grog-up who will be handing out drug and alcohol information.
Contact: Margaret Strong ph (02)6670 2262 or email: mstrong@tweed.nsw.gov.au
WAGGA WAGGA
CDAT Drug & Alcohol Information Stall
4 – 9pm
Market Place Shopping Centre,
87 Baylis Street
Contact: Martin Alster ph (02) 6932 1484 or email: martin.alster@calvary-wagga.com.au
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FRI 26 JUNE
CABRAMATTA
Vietnamese Safe & Joyful Drinking Folder Launch and Information Day
11.30am – 4pm
Cabramatta Freedom Plaza
The Vietnamese Safe and Joyful Drinking project is launching its drug and alcohol information folder Contact: Vuong Van Nguyen (ph) 0407 486 196 or email: cvung@burnside.org.au
GRIFFITH
CDAT Drug & Alcohol Information Stall
10am – 4pm
Centro Shopping Centre,
cnr Yambil Street & Jondaryan Avenue
Contact: Pat Cox ph 6962 9716 or email: pcox@griffith.com.au
PITTWATER
Comorbidity
9am – 4.30pm
Pelican Room, Mona Vale Library There will be an MDECC counsellor and a psychologist from Northern Beaches Drug & Alcohol Service available to provide information, answer questions and provide further referral if required. Contact: Sharelle Ravenscroft ph (02) 9970 1609
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FRI 26 JUNE
PORT MACQUARIE
CDAT Drug & Alcohol Information Stall
9.30am – 3pm
Settlement City Shopping Centre,
cnr Park and Bay StreetsContact: Natalie Wilson ph (02) 6588 2956 or email: Natalie. wilson@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
ALSTONVILLE
30 years of Namatjira Haven
10am – 4pm
108 Whites Lane Alstonville
An anniversary celebration at Namatjira Haven Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Healing Centre. There will be guest speakers, dancers and a comedian. This event is open to all community members and local service providers. Contact: Terry McGrath ph (02) 6628 1098
KINCUMBER
Rock Against Alcohol & Drugs
7 – 10pm
Kincumber Youth Centre,
Unit 2, 20 Kincumber Street
This event is a band night open to all Under 18s. Contact: Jonathan Clarke ph (02) 4369 5633 or email: jonathan.clarke@gosford.nsw.gov.au
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SAT 27 JUNE
KBT
Barbeque & Information Stall
1 – 3pm
10-12 Debra Anne Drive, Bateau Bay
Live performances + beer goggles and mocktail demos Contact: Blake Robertson ph 0409 950 022
PORT WEST
Families Together Fun Day
1 – 2pm
Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace
Market stalls, information tables, organised games, youth bands and BBQ lunch Contact: Laraine Dickson ph (02) 4987 539 or email: portwestcdat@optusnet.com.au
TWEED HEADS
Basketball Competition 3-A-Side
5 – 9pm
Baptist Church, Hastings Street,
Cabarita Beach
With appearances from Billy Bong & Gary Grog-up who will be handing out drug and alcohol information. Contact: Margaret Strong ph (02) 6670 2262 or email: mstrong@tweed.nsw.gov.au
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ADDITIONAL EVENTS
MON 29 JUNE
WOLLONGONG
Drugs…are they someone elses problem?
6pm –8pm
Tom Thumb Room, Ground Floor
Wollongong Central Library
For more information, or to book a place ph (02) 4227 7414.
TUES 30 JUNE
ULLADULLA
Keeping out of Harms Way
6 – 7.30pm
Ulladulla Civic Centre,
Princes Highway
A community evening to discuss youth alcohol issues and secondary supply including guest speakers: Annie Bleeker, Frank Bottomley and Crystal from Stop the 4 O’Clock Knock! Contact: Jody Quinnell ph (02) 44541761 or email: newyouth@bigpond.net.au
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