Podcasts about harm reduction australia

Acknowledgement of Country//News Headlines//Avery Howard, Vice President of the Australian Unemployed Workers' Union (AUWU) and JobSeeker recipient, speaks with us on the 5th anniversary of the COVID-19 supplement about the drastic and immediate impact that it had to alleviate poverty for nearly a million people across so-called Australia. The Morrison Government's subsequent decision to end the supplement plunged welfare recipients back into poverty, sparking widespread condemnation by anti-poverty activists. The AUWU, Anti-Poverty Network South Australia, Antipoverty Centre, Anti-Poverty Network Queensland, and Nobody Deserves Poverty are commemorating the anniversary with a press conference today at Parliament House, as well as an online event on Monday the 24th of March reflecting on the impacts of the COVID-19 supplement and its significance for welfare recipients.//Last Saturday the 15th of March, a vigil was held outside the State Library of Victoria on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque massacre in 2019, honouring the 51 lives lost in this tragedy. We hear singing and words of cross-community solidarity shared at the rally by Jasmine, Zari, and other members of the local Māori community, with speakers introduced by MC Sara Baarini.//We hear a speech by Nina, a member of Formerly Incarcerated Girls Justice Advocates Melbourne (FIGJAM), at the snap action for Poccum's Law held on Parliament steps this past Tuesday the 18th of March to condemn the Victorian Labor Government's new ‘tough on crime' bail bill. Nina was introduced by Maggie Munn, proud Gungarri advocate, who is the First Nations Justice advocate at Human Rights Law Centre. During the rally, attendees learned that the Bail Amendment (Tough Bail) Bill 2025 passed the Legislative Assembly with only three votes against. The bill inserts significant restrictions to bail access and has been widely condemned by Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, the community legal sector, family violence prevention organisations and youth support organisations for its regressive approach that will increase rates of incarceration for both children and adults in Victoria. Read the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Services' 'Bail Saves Lives: Poccum's Law is the Way Forward' statement here, and Flat Out's media statement on the bail laws here.//Dr James Martin is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Director of the Bachelor of Criminology at Deakin University. He's a leading researcher in the field of black markets, cybercrime, and the dark web illicit drug trade, as well as a Tobacco Harm Reduction Advisor for Harm Reduction Australia. In this interview, Dr Martin breaks down where law enforcement clashes with proven harm reduction approaches, how the dark web functions, and lays out australia's approach to vaping. He also discusses what's going on with vaping regulations, enforcing this law, changing societal perceptions of nicotine, and moral panics.//

President of Harm Reduction Australia and Pill Testing Australia, Gino Vumbaca, spoke to Tony Jones on the topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill speaks with Gino Vumbaca, Co-founder of Harm Reduction Australia about the recent NSW Drug Summit.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a video posted on her social media, the Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said paramedics have attended more overdoses at festivals in the first three months of the year, than... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 29th June, 2024: Gino Vumbaca OAM President, Harm Reduction Australia, Victoria Government Trial's Pill Testing appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Bee Mohamed, a passionate advocate for harm reduction and drug policy reform in Australia. Bee's journey has taken her from her role as the inaugural CEO of ScriptWise, a charity addressing prescription medication addiction and overdose, to her advocacy work with Harm Reduction Australia and her involvement with Canopy Growth, one of the world's largest cannabis companies. Bee's dedication to patient advocacy and her commitment to improving drug policies have made a significant impact on healthcare in Australia. Through her initiative, Mata, she provides a platform for undiscovered voices and untold stories, fostering a space for meaningful dialogue and change. In this episode, Bee shares the powerful story of how just 30 minutes of storytelling led to tangible policy changes in Australia. From her experiences in advocacy to her work with diverse communities, Bee's insights shed light on the importance of amplifying marginalized voices and driving positive change. Tune in to discover the transformative power of storytelling and advocacy in shaping drug policy reforms and creating a more inclusive and compassionate society. Connect with Bee here: https://thematacollective.com Are you suffering from burnout? Take the MINT Clinic Burnout Quiz: https://mintclinic.scoreapp.com Disclaimer: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. Useful links: www.mintclinic.com.au    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back on July 19th, Australia's first fixed pill testing site opened in Canberra's city centre. The pilot program is running two nights a week for six months. Pill testing was one of the recommendations made by a coronial inquest into festival deaths. The team behind this latest site, called Harm Reduction Australia, has run a couple of trials of pill testing before at the Groovin the Moo festivals in Canberra. We're joined by Professor Malcolm McLeod, a chemist from the ANU and chemistry lead for CanTEST and Pill Testing Australia to find out how the testing went. In today's Briefing, we find out what was in the drugs, and how people reacted when the drugs they bought were not what they thought they were. Today's Headlines: - NASA rocket delayed- CSIRO releases pandemic report- Albo doesn't rule out high income tax cuts- Grace Tame says abuser still harassing her- Chris Dawson verdict to be handed down Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACT has always had a liberal approach to drug use. Cannabis was decriminalised in 2020. Today it opens a pill-testing facility in Canberra's CBD.    Gino Vumbaca is president of Harm Reduction Australia. He and his team are behind the trial of the new facility which runs tests on drugs to make sure they're safe for the user to take. He says trials at music festivals in recent years have undoubtedly saved lives.  On this episode of the Briefing, the ACT's bold move to install a pill-testing facility in Canberra's CBD. Today's Headlines: - Damning environment report released- UK swelters through hottest day on record- ANZ to take over Suncorp's banking arm- ACT to ban petrol car sales Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community Legal Centres are independent community organisations that provide free legal services to the public. They exist to enable a strong collective voice for justice and equality, using the law as a tool to achieving this.We are fortunate to be joined by two deeply experienced and dedicated CLC lawyers. The first of these is Linh Cao, Managing Criminal Lawyer at the Law and Advocacy Centre for Women, a CLC designed specifically for women who are in or at risk of entering the criminal justice system.We are also lucky to be joined by Meghan Fitzgerald, who joined Fitzroy Legal Service in 2008 and for a number of years held the role of Manager of Social Action, Policy and Law Reform. In October 2020 she took on a new role of Special Counsel, leading the strategic litigation and campaign work. Meghan also sits on the Board of Harm Reduction Australia.JOIN US to hear all the ins and outs of life as a CLC lawyer!

Dr Alex Wodak AM, veteran drug law reformer, doctor, and advocate at Harm Reduction Australia, discusses the history of drug policy and drug treatment, and explores the future of drug reform; and the team canvass new research on the drinking habits of undergraduate university students. With presenters Panel Beater and Dr Neo. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Acknowledgement of country News headlines Meriki Onus, host of The Black Block, speaks to Wurundjeri woman, Sue-Anne Hunter, about the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission - a truth-telling process expected to begin in July 2021. This episode on The Black Block was aired on 12 April 2021 and you can find the whole episode online. The Black Block is an Indigenous current affairs program that is broadcast on 3CR every Monday from 11am-1pm.  June Riemer, Deputy CEO of the First Peoples Disability Network, joins us to speak about proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. We discuss mandatory independent assessments, the experiences of First Nations Peoples when accessing NDIS and the slow rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine to the disability community.  Amanda, an activist scholar of Aboriginal (Brinja-Yuin) and settler (Greek, English) descent, provides some reflections on the 30th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.  Apryl Day, Yorta Yorta, Wemba Wemba and Barapa Barapa woman and daughter of Tanya Day – a proud Yorta Yorta grandmother who died in the custody of Victoria Police in 2017, reads the demands of families whose loved ones have died in custody at the Naarm rally for the National Day of Action to Stop Aboriginal Deaths in Custody on Saturday April 10th. Steph Tzanetis, Harm Reduction Victoria’s DanceWize Program Director and board member of Harm Reduction Australia, which runs Pill Testing Australia, discusses the state of support availability for people who use drugs and/or alcohol and how this has changed over COVID. She speaks about findings from the recent coronial inquest into the deaths of five young men between July 2016 and January 2017 after ingesting what they believed to be MDMA and/or magic mushrooms. Today, 15th April, marks 30 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Some events we encourage listeners to tune into: 1pm 15th April - Stop Black Deaths in Custody Webinar organised by NATSILS3pm 15th April 30 Years: Still No Justice organised by FISTT, WAR and Gamilaraay Next Generation6pm Monday 19th April - Stop Black Deaths in Custody Webinar organised by NATSILS SongsPookie - Mad

Mike O'loughlin speaks with Dr Alex Wodak, Ambassador for Harm Reduction Australia.

This week Backchat dives into the world of drugs and drug policy. First up we have a package from reporter Chantelle Al Khouri exploring proposed changes to the NSW drug penalty system and their potential impact. Next, NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge joins us to unpack these proposed changes. After that, the head of Harm Reduction Australia, Gino Vambucca, jumps on air to talk about what we're at with pill testing in Australia. This episode was produced by Niki Iliagoueva, Millie Roberts, Charles Rushforth, Rebekah Manibog, and Eamonn Snow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Stevens speaks with Dr Alex Wodak, President of Harm Reduction Australia.

According to Harm Reduction Australia, New Zealand's upcoming referendum on legalising cannabis could significantly impact drug law reform in Australia and may even trigger marijuana tourism when borders between the two countries reopen. New Zealanders will vote in two referendums on October 17th, in addition to choosing whether to return Jacinda Ardern’s Labour government to power or vote for the National Party. The second referendum will ask if assisted dying should be legalised for the terminally ill. In this episode, senior culture writer Nathanael Cooper is joined by South East Asia correspondent James Massola to discuss how this referendum may impact Australian drug law reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Harm Reduction Australia, New Zealand's upcoming referendum on legalising cannabis could significantly impact drug law reform in Australia and may even trigger marijuana tourism when borders between the two countries reopen. New Zealanders will vote in two referendums on October 17th, in addition to choosing whether to return Jacinda Ardern’s Labour government to power or vote for the National Party. The second referendum will ask if assisted dying should be legalised for the terminally ill. In this episode, senior culture writer Nathanael Cooper is joined by South East Asia correspondent James Massola to discuss how this referendum may impact Australian drug law reform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. Bill Crews speaks to President Gino Vumbaca from Harm Reduction Australia about proposed sweeping changes to drug laws.  

Pill testing - does it reduce the number of deaths due to drugs at music festivals or does it encourage young people to take drugs because of a false sense of security? Today we find out exactly what pill testing does, the advice young drug takers are given and what could be holding us back from rolling it out at festivals across the country. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest Gino Vumbaca founder of Harm Reduction Australia and a leading supporter of pill testing. He was in charge of the trial run of the pill testing at last years Groovin In The Moo festival.   The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it's delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day?  Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Annie and Carla speak with the awesome Tony Trimingham OAM, CEO of Family Drug Support, founder of the Damien Trimingham Foundation and co-founder of Harm Reduction Australia about supporting families affected by alcohol and other drug issues, International FDS Day and how he became a leading advocate for drug law reform. LINKS Family Drug Support https://www.fds.org.au/ International Family Drug Support Day 2019 – Sunday 24 Feb http://internationalfdsday.fds.org.au/ Sydney – International Family Drug Support Day 2019 (Tuesday 26 Feb) http://internationalfdsday.fds.org.au/2019-events/sydney-nsw-international-family-drug-support-day-2019 Harm Reduction Australia https://www.harmreductionaustralia.org.au/ Tony’s book, Not my child, never my family https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/general-books/self-help-practical/Not-My-Family-Never-My-Child-Tony-Trimingham-9781741755251 For more info: csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/podca…carla-treloar/

NEWSNick and Ash dsicussed the week's news, including Ash's particpation in the NSW and President of Harm Reduction Australia, Gino Vambucca speaking about pill testing at Groovin The Moo festival at the recent Yarra Drug & Health Forum AGM.INTERVIEWSStephen Elsom - ATHRABrain Marlow - Legalise Vaping AustraliaCharles Yates - New Nicotine Alliance AustraliaThe Vapers Table

Gino Vumbaca, President and Co-Founder of Harm Reduction Australia, sits down in the lounge with Carla and Annie to discuss justice reinvestment, starting Harm Reduction Australia and pushing to get pill-testing on the Australian music festival road map. For more info: https://csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/podcast-speakeasy-with-annie-madden-and-carla-treloar/

Nick and Ash discuss the week in news.SEGMENT Judy from Victoria Street Drug Solutions group joins the program to share with us a resident's perspective on the on-going injecting drug use issue in the Abbotsford / Richmond area. The Vic Street Drug Solutions group is seeking to raise awareness about the issue and about the need for a Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) in the area to properly manage the issue.Find them on FacebookSEGMENTNev from the High Alert campaign joins the program to talk to us about why this campaign has cropped up. The campaign launches on Thursday the 11th of May.Until August 2017, Victorian Police are conducting nightclub raids across Melbourne under the name Operation Safenight.There will be no warning before they search a venue, and this will include checking patrons with sniffer dogs in the line before they have entered, posing as undercover buyers, patrolling club toilets, as well as inspecting vehicles used to arrive at the nightclub. Read more about OperationSafenight.Find them on FacebookMUSICWhitebear - MORSEGMENTAnnie Madden from Harm Reduction Australia joins the program on International Harm Reduction Day 2017 (#IHRD) to talk about what harm reduction is, why it is a simple approach to understanding the harms associated with drug use and why applying it across many of our drug problems can help move these on-going issues toward humane outcomes that will benefit the community.

Dorotea Sacha_Krol (executive officer at Harm Reduction Australia) spoke at the NSWNMA's recent mental health forum. She speaks on harm reduction and drugs policy.