DRUG PREVENTION SUMMIT

THE 2000 Australian drug summit that will be held from June 13-15 in the
NSW Parliament will have the theme Promoting Drug Harm Prevention in Australia.

The summit plans to bring together individuals and groups committed to harm
prevention for drug reform to comment on how prevention can be better managed.

Member for Monaro Peter Webb, who is involved in promoting the summit, said
it would highlight preventative policies which were not covered at last
year 's drug summit.

"The summit will recognise the need to prevent harm to the children,
families and communities who suffer the effects of other people's drug
abuse," he said.

Mr Webb said the objectives of the summit included the promotion of
immediate strategies for true drug law reform, treatment, rehabilitation
and education.

"Special emphasis will be given to research-based evidence on present drug
policies and their effectiveness.

There will also be a discussion on the ways by which media, commwdty
groups, institutions and individuals can be better informed and educated,"
he said.

The summit will be invitation only, but individuals and community groups
interested in it can phone Jill Pearman on 9560 3899 or 0413 112 679 for
further information.