Start: 2013-01-29T23:00:00
End: 2013-01-30T01:00:00
Location: Redfern Health Centre Redfern Street Redfern
Thank you for taking
the time to attend this week’s community meeting regarding the proposed
installation of an automatic syringe dispensing machine at the Redfern Health
Centre.
It is clear that a
tremendous amount of energy and hard work has gone into improving the amenity
of Redfern, and you, as a community, care passionately about its future.
The
meeting again provided a valuable forum for residents, business owners, police
and other stakeholders to voice their support or concerns regarding the
proposal, and to take an active role in addressing problems associated with
injecting drug use in the Redfern-Waterloo area.
I would like to
assure you that all issues raised were noted and will be carefully considered
by Sydney Local Health District.
We are committed to
working with the community on this issue, and will continue to liaise with you
to find solutions to your concerns.
At the community’s
request, we have already appointed a liaison officer to assist those
residents dealing with multiple government agencies and services. And we expect
to be in a position to install a new automatic syringe dispensing machine on
site at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital by the end of January.
As recommended, we
propose another public meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 29 at 6pm at the
Redfern Health Centre to further discuss the proposal, and any potential
options for the location of the machine.
Please advise of your
availability by contacting Amanda Kassis on 9378 1300 or amanda.kassissswahs.nsw.gov.au.
An
independent facilitator will be appointed for the meeting.
Thank you again for
your valuable feedback and we look forward to working with you in the new year.
Yours
sincerely
Dr Teresa Anderson Chief
Executive