Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today said the Buttery’s new alcohol and rehabilitation services, particularly for the drug Ice, will fill a gap in local services and will complement existing programs. “The free new program is for young people in Grafton, Yamba and Maclean and has been designed to fill identified gaps in health…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan was joined today by the Minister for Rural Health Senator Fiona Nash to announce $5.7 million to provide a range of services to tackle the scourge of Ice in our community. “This follows on from the Ice Taskforce Forum that I hosted with Fiona 12 months ago in Lismore…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Government’s $300 million response to the National Ice Taskforce describing it as a comprehensive package that will reduce demand for Ice and reduce the harm it causes, while continuing efforts to disrupt supply. “Ice is playing havoc in many regional communities, including ours. The Government’s response…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has congratulated local police for their work in slowing the spread of Ice in our community, but said a whole-of-government approach was needed if we are to succeed. “More people are using Ice more often, and while the police are doing a great job by taking some of this…