Maribyrnong residents have the chance to vote on councils updated drug and alcohol policy.
Council’s previous alcohol and other drugs policy has expired, so now council is calling on the community to provide feedback on the draft Reducing Harm from Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy 2023-2028.
According to council, the draft Policy commits council to the principles of advocacy, partnerships, and research, with the aim of reducing the harm from alcohol and other drugs.
Council said the draft Policy takes into account recent changes to State and Federal policies and legislation and acknowledges alcohol and other drugs disproportionately impacts specific cohorts in the city.
Particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with mental health conditions, young people, women and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Mayor Cuc Lam said the draft Policy lists a number of advocacy opportunities, including the development of alcohol and other drug alternative programs and activities, particularly for at-risk groups in our community.
“The draft Policy calls for Council to work with community health organisations to promote local alcohol and other drug harm minimisation programs, and to continue supporting research and providing data about prevention, harms, services and programs,” she said.
“This encapsulates the vision for the draft Policy, which identifies advocacy, partnerships and research as the three guiding principles for consideration by the community and stakeholders.”
Feedback closes midnight Monday, March 11.
Details: yourcityyourvoice.com.au/aod
