Our major call to action for the upcoming State Budget is the Victorian Government committing to the development of a comprehensive Victorian AOD Strategy, that provides planning, resourcing, service integration and oversight for the way AOD services and supports are delivered across our community.
The eight overdoses which occurred at the Hardmission music festival on 6 January 2024 are distressing, not only due to the pain and suffering experienced by those directly affected but also for the broader community who view the overdoses as preventable.