Drug Action week was held the week commencing 20 June 2011 and the theme chosen for this year was “Looking after our Minds”.

On Thursday 23 June, the Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative Limited visited Collarenebri to bring awareness to the community about drug and alcohol abuse. The venue was Lion’s Park and approximately forty local people attended with a further ten who were just passing through town stopping in to have a look .

The aim of the exercise was to inform the general community on the effects of alcohol by making them aware of safe drinking guidelines . A variety of pamphlets were given out and health checks were performed for those who wished to have one. WAMS supplied a BBQ lunch with fresh fruit afterwards.

WAMS personnel were
Reg Rutene - Murdi Paaki Drug & Alcohol Co-ordinator
Rebecca Alcock - Healthy for Life RN
Jamie Bellword - Murdi Paaki Drug & Alcohol Outreach Worker

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