One of the leading campaigners behind the opening of a medically supervised injecting room in Richmond hopes to inspire community activism in the Shepparton region.
Judy Ryan will lead a panel discussion from 5.30pm – 7pm on Thursday, November 14, hosted by the Shepparton Library.
Ms Ryan will be joined on the panel by local experts to talk about the alcohol and drug situation:
– Maria Hutchison, trauma practitioner & former CEO of The Cottage
– Professor Edward Ogden PSM, addiction medicine specialist at Goulburn Valley Health
– Associate Professor Bernadette Ward from Monash University’s Rural Health Office.
ABC Radio presenter, Nic Healey, will be the moderator for the evening.
