Well Well Well

10 Feb 2022

Festival Wellbeing & AOD

Health

Michael and Rachel talk about festival wellbeing during the Summer (silly) season!

We discuss how to take care of yourself while partying and the current situation relating to Alcohol and Other Drug use.

Nic Robinson-Griffiths joins the show as Thorne Harbour Health’s AOD Coordinator.

Key Peer Educator, Owen Hall from DanceWize also talks about being aware of the risks of using Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Touchbase is a support service for LGBTIQ Australians.

ADMIN is a peer support group for transgender, non-binary and gender diverse people looking to better manage their alcohol and other drug use.

For more podcasts on queer health and wellbeing, check out our other JOY Podcasts!

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