
In South Western Sydney the demand for alcohol and other drug (AOD) support services has increased over the past 10 years as the population grows.
But are AOD services easy to access and meeting the unique needs of the community in South Western Sydney?
South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) is bringing together healthcare and service providers, those with lived experience of AOD use and the wider community to discuss service needs, gaps and priorities at our next series of Local Health Forums in April.
You’re invited to Breaking barriers: Help shape the future of alcohol and other drug support in South Western Sydney to explore what makes it difficult to access AOD services, what makes it easier to access services and identify solutions for enhancing the quality and use of local services, with a special focus on supporting priority population groups.
Our first series of forums for 2025:
For people who live or work in the Southern Highlands and Wollondilly
Date: Tuesday, 1 April
Time: 6.30pm to 9pm
Venue: Park Proxi Gibraltar, 7 Boronia Street, Bowral
For people who live or work in Campbelltown and Camden
Date: Thursday, 3 April
Time: 6.30pm to 9pm
Venue: Rydges Campbelltown, 15 Old Menangle Road, Campbelltown
For people who live or work in Bankstown, Fairfield and Liverpool
Date: Thursday, 10 April
Time: 6.30pm to 9pm
Venue: Rydges Bankstown, 874 Hume Highway, Bass Hill
Why attend a local health forums
SWSPHN hosts Local Health Forums twice a year to focus on health topics important to people living in our community. Past forums have focused on topics including mental health, primary care workforce need and end-of-life planning. This year, alcohol and other drug support will be a key focus to help ensure services are accessible and effective.
Your input at these forums is vital to ensuring we understand our region’s health needs and gaps in services to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare to our community.
Come along and share your valuable insights.
A two-course meal will be provided on the night.
An online survey is also available for people who would like to contribute but cannot attend.
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Find out more about SWSPHN-funded alcohol and other drug services, including integrated mental health support.