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Language Matters – Messaging Guide

Language is powerful—especially when discussing alcohol and other drugs and the people who use them. Stigmatising language reinforces negative stereotypes. “Person-centred” language focuses on the person, not their substance use. […]

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Channel 10 Ice Inquiry Interview

A recent Channel 10 interview explored the NSW Government’s response to the Ice Inquiry. Emma Maiden, General Manager of Advocacy & External Affairs was interviewed by Natasha Exelby to provide her perspective. […]

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Ice Inquiry Response

On the 21st of September, the NSW State Government released its response to the recommendations of the 2020 Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’ after an almost 3 year delay. […]

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MSIC Given Keys to Sydney

On the 21st of September, the NSW State Government released its response to the recommendations of the 2020 Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’ after an almost 3 year delay. […]

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Decriminalisation Discussion Paper Possession and Use of Drugs: Options for Changing the Law

Uniting’s Discussion Paper delves into options for changing the law around the drug possession and use. It was a collaborative effort between Uniting’s Emma Maiden and Dr Tom McClean and Fair Treatment partners Prof. Alison Ritter, Will Tregoning, Dr Marianne Jauncey. They formed a working group to explore preferred decriminalisation models. The group spoke at a […]

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