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Cody Ward has been trying to gain access to higher education while in prison and has documented his struggle in the following letter that was sent to Justice Action; the Director of Parliamentary and Executive Services at Corrective Services NSW; the Acting Commissioner of Corrective Services NSW; the NSW Ombudsman; the Minister for Corrections and

In 2001, the Portuguese Parliament enacted Law No. 30 of November 29, 2000, which decriminalised drugs. The progressive reforms decriminalised the acquisition, possession and personal use of small quantities of all psychoactive drugs. The legislation defined a small quantity to be less than a 10-day supply for personal use. Importantly, distribution and supply of drugs

Alcohol & Drug Information Service Phone (Sydney metro area): (02) 8382 1000 Phone (national hotline): 1800 250 015 WebChat (Available 24/7): www.yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/webchat Local intake lines  Each NSW Health local health district has a local central intake telephone line to connect people with alcohol and other drug services in that region. Albury Wodonga Health Network –

Justice Action has been engaged in the area of reducing the risk of blood-borne diseases in prisons for well over 20 years, most recently advocating for Needle and Syringe Programs (NSPs) in a submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Inquiry into the Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use) Amendment Bill 2021 and challenging the refusal of

Latest News NSW Cannabis Inquiry Drug Summit 2024: Uniting Church Comments Overview Australia has about 43,000 people in prisons many of whom enter prison having poorer physical and mental health in comparison to the general population (1). Furthermore, a large proportion of these prisoners have a history of alcohol, drug use and dependence in addition

What About Sal? is an Aussie charmer: a film about choices, empowerment, love and belonging.  It is whimsical and heartfelt, both real and aspirational. Contemporary issues are faced head on, focussed on the right to choose how to live – even when burdened with a disability. Essentially, this is a feel good movie, taking us