We will save lives in regional Australia by treating drug use as a health issue, not a criminal one | Simon Hansford

Too many people who use drugs are made to live in the shadows and don’t seek help because of our current drug laws

It’s a long way from Dubbo to Sydney, especially when you’re in need of medical help.

I have worked for almost 30 years in rural and regional communities across New South Wales, and the resources we expect at our fingertips in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong are beyond the reach of many people in other places.

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