International Research Compendium - Drug Free Australia

On behalf of the Board, Drug Free Australia, I extend thanks to delegates and presenters who attended our First
International Conference on illicit drug use.
This inaugural event was highlighted by a dynamic and diverse program incorporating a wide range of international
and Australian keynote speakers and presenters.
The Conference theme was to build greater public awareness of the devastation caused by illicit drugs in this country
and internationally.
Conference presentations and plenary sessions resulted in 22 recommendations from the floor which will guide the
Board and Drug Free Australia in its future strategic direction. This information will also provide input to enhance
Drug Free Australia's 10-point Plan, and will enable the voice of both community and professional stakeholders to be
heard by key decision-makers throughout the country.
The Board and Management also wishes to express appreciation for the funding support received from the
Commonwealth Department of Health & Ageing. Without this support, a Conference such as this would not have been
possible.
Thank you for being part of this landmark event - the 2007 Drug Free Australia Conference - 'Exposing the Reality - a
National and International Perspective on Illicit Drug Use'. We commend the copies of presentations to you and your
networks.
Craig Thompson
Chair, Drug Free Australia
'Promoting National Drug Prevention Initiatives'
This Conference was funded by the Department of Health and Ageing.
Drug Free Australia
Contact: Jo Baxter
Drug Free Australia Ltd
National Office:
PO Box 497, ELIZABETH SA 5112
Phone: 08 8287 6815 Fax: 08 8252 6314
Email: admin@drugfree.org.au Website: www.drugfree.org.au
Conference Organiser
Contact: Genesia Mandica
All Occasions Group
41 Anderson Street
THEBARTON SA 5031
Phone: +61 8 8354 2285 Fax: +61 8 8354 1456
Email: conference@aomevents.com Website: www.alloccasionsgroup.com