The role of alcohol and other drug related crime and disorder

FREE DRUGINFO SEMINAR – The role of alcohol and other drug related crime and disorder

Alcohol and other drug-related crime and disorder is a substantial burden on Australian and Victorian communities, and a wide range of measures are needed to tackle the problem.

To discuss these issues and to provide a networking opportunity for professionals, DrugInfo will be running a seminar on 5th September 2012.

This free interactive seminar aims to reflect the themes arising from the upcoming DrugInfo newsletter and Prevention Research Quarterly, “The role of alcohol and other drug-related crime and disorder”.

PRESENTERS

  • Associate Professor Peter Miller, Deakin University, Victoria
  • Professor Robin Room, Director, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research (CAPR), Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre
  • Jennifer Thompson, Program Manager—Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth Program, (P.A.R.T.Y)
  • Erika Robertson, Community and Health Development Officer, City of Port Phillip

ATTENDING THE SEMINAR

Date
Wednesday 5 September 2012

Time
10:00 am-12:30 pm (registration and refreshments from 9:30 am)

Venue
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC),
(Exhibition Centre entrance: 2 Clarendon St, South Wharf 3006)
Meeting Room 2 & 3, Level 2

Registrations
Places are strictly limited, so you are advised to register early. Register through http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=30455

TRANSPORT

Taxi: For the Exhibition Centre have the driver drop off at the Clarendon Street entrance of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Tram: Tram numbers 96,112 and 109 travel down Spencer/Clarendon streets and stop opposite the Clarendon Street entrance of the MCEC.

Train: Take the train to Southern Cross Station and proceed to tram numbers 96, 109 and 112 on Spencer Street to the Clarendon Street entrance of the MCEC.

Car: There are a number of affordable http://www.mcec.com.au/where-is-mcec/  located nearby.

 

RSVP: Places are strictly limited, so you are advised to register early.

 

For more information contact Monique Conduit on 03 9611 6100 or monique.conduit@adf.org.au