Drug Awareness Forum

rotary-logo-eIn Western Australia:

  • Nearly 45% of 17-year-old males admit to using illicit drugs.
  • Nearly 25% of drivers killed on roads in 2000-2012 were drug-affected.
  • 80% of prisoners have a history of drug use.
  • Drug-Fuller crime, violence and tragedy fills our news and media.
  • What can we do to protect our rising generations from the danger that lie in wait for them?

    To present this public forum, the Rotary Club of Booragoon has teamed with Jade Lewis, a former union international athlete who since overcoming her own drug addiction has dedicated her life to helping others as an author, motivational speaker and founder of Jade Lewis & Friends inc. plus a panel of members from the police, education, counselling and sporting fields.

    WHERE: Corpus Christi College (Entrance off Dean Road, Bateman)
    WHEN: Tuesday 23 June (7.00pm-8.30pm)
    ENTRY: Free
    WHO: Parents and Educators, sporting and youth groups, health welfare and safety providers.
    RSVP forum@rcbooragoon.com (or phone 0432 298 325)

    This is an important opportunity to learn and share knowledge as a community.

    Together, we can plan and develop a program to provide information, awareness and support through schools and community groups.

    Brought to you by Rotary Club of Booragoon.