Interfaith Prayer Service for Treatment and Justice 2023

The Fair Treatment campaign’s first Interfaith Prayer Service to promote justice and treatment for people living with drug and alcohol dependency was held on June 27 at the State Library of NSW.

Uniting held its second Interfaith Prayer Service to promote justice and treatment for people living with drug and alcohol dependency. It was held on June 19 at the State Library of NSW. Religious leaders across a range of different faiths united for a common purpose and extended their compassion and support.

We’d like to thank everyone who came to the prayer service. Special thanks also goes to our speakers – Rev Simon Hansford, Moderator of the Uniting Church Synod of NSW & ACT, Brendan Kerin from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, Rabbi Mendel Kastel from Jewish House and The Great Synagogue Sydney, Marion McConnell a Uniting Church member, Imam Mahmoud Alazhari from the Australian National Imams Council, Rev Mata Havea Hiliau, Moderator Elect of the Uniting Church Synod NSW.ACT, Fr Matthew Smedley from the Anglican Church, Major Robyn Black from the Salvation Army.

Drug policy and treatment is being reconsidered across Australia and around the world. Consequently, this Service was a timely opportunity to affirm the inherent dignity and value of all people.

Interfaith Prayer Service Gallery

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Partners align with Fair Treatment’s two main aims:

Law reform for a primary health-response to personal possession of currently illicit drugs or “decriminalisation” and;
More funding for alcohol and other drug treatment services. For more details, read the Discussion Paper.

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New South Wales Needs Better Drug Diversion

Too many people in NSW face court instead of support

Strict eligibility rules, a two-strike limit and poor implementation mean many people in NSW miss out on drug diversion. To keep the people we love safe, this needs to change.