Help Shape the Future of Drug Law Reform
The Fair Treatment Campaign is dedicated to advocating for drug law reform that prioritises health, human rights, and fairness. To ensure that our work is guided by the voices of those most affected, the campaign has developed a Reference Group—a collective of individuals with lived and living experience of drug use and dependency.
We are seeking passionate and engaged individuals to help shape our campaign, provide valuable insights, and contribute to a fairer and just approach to drug policy.
What is the Reference Group?
The Reference Group is a diverse and inclusive advisory body made up of individuals with lived and living experience of drug use and dependency, that wish to use their voices to change our unfair drug laws in NSW. This group works alongside our campaign team, helping to shape our messaging, advise on our strategy and tactics, while ensuring that lived/living experience is at the heart of our advocacy efforts.
What You’ll Do
As a member of the Reference Group, you will:
- Provide insights and advice to inform our campaign strategies and messaging.
- Share your lived and living experiences/story to help shape a compassionate and effective approach to drug law reform.
- Support the campaign in identifying key issues, opportunities, and solutions.
- Participate in optional leadership development and training opportunities
- Jump in front of a camera and film content for our social media
Who Should Apply?
We encourage applications from individuals who:
- Have lived or living experience of drug use and related challenges
- Are passionate about advocating for change and contributing to a fairer society.
- Have the ability to share your experiences in a way that helps inform and support the campaign.
- Are willing to work in a collaborative and respectful environment.
- Can commit to attending periodic meetings – quarterly
- If you live in the Sydney Metro area – you are willing to attend the meetings in-person in the Sydney CBD
- If you live in regional NSW – we have 5 spots for people to attend online
We particularly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from Western Sydney, and those with experiences of marginalisation.
Members of the Reference Group are renumerated for their time ($40 an hour) and receive lunch. Meetings generally run for 90 minutes.
How to Express Your Interest
To apply, please complete our short Expression of Interest form found below. A member of our team will get back to you promptly for a chat!
