FDS Insight Newsletter Jul-Sep 2020

36 Volunteer Training … DAY 1: Sat 11 July DAY 2: Sun 12 July 9 am – 5 pm MELBOURNE VIC Venue: Greythorn Community Hub, 2 Centre Way, Balwyn Nth Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 / HO (02) 4782 9222 DAY 1: Sat 25 July DAY 2: Sun 26 July 9 am – 5 pm BRISBANE QLD Venue: Queensland Positive People, 21 Manilla St, East Brisbane Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 / HO (02) 4782 9222 DAY 1: Sat 22 Aug DAY 2: Sun 23 Aug 9 am – 5 pm ROCKHAMPTON QLD Venue: Rockhampton Business Centre, 110 Campbell St, Rockhampton Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 / HO (02) 4782 9222 DAY 1: Sat 8 Aug DAY 2: Sun 9 Aug 9 am – 5 pm ADELAIDE SA Venue: SACOSS Marjorie Black Room, 47 King William Rd, Unley Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 / HO (02) 4782 9222 OTHER EVENTS – FDS I NTERNATIONAL R EMEMBRANCE D AY We plan to hold our Remembrance Day Ceremonies. Please keep checking the website for up-to-date information. N EWS FROM O VERSEAS Canada C ORONAVIRUS : W HY MANAGED ALCOHOL PROGRAMMES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR PROBLEM DRINKERS WHO ARE HOMELESS eople who are homeless are being particularly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Common health problems such as respiratory disease put people who are homeless at more risk and self-isolation is impossible if you are living on the streets or in temporary accommodation. Those dependent on alcohol are at even greater risk as they need to continue using to prevent withdrawal, which can lead to serious health problems and sometimes death. But lockdown and self-isolation are challenging if you need to get a hold of alcohol. P