Alcohol use is a complex health issue that can negatively impact on mental, physical and socio-economic wellbeing. We acknowledge the positive impact access to health and wellbeing supports can have for people experiencing social or economic disadvantage, or who have chronic health issues.
The Victorian Government's health-led model will support people with a combination of harm reduction outreach and the sobering up centre.
Council notes that the health-led model responds to key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the coronial inquest into the passing of Aunty Tanya Day.
We are committed to supporting positive health and wellbeing outcomes for everyone in our community, and hope this new service delivered by the Victorian Government will help reduce the negative impacts of alcohol use.
