International Overdose Awareness Day

The world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

This year we want to:

  • Stimulate a discussion about overdose prevention and drug policy
  • Provide basic information on the range of support services that are available
  • Inform people around the world about the risk of overdose.

August 31 is a time to remember. A time to act.

Creating a 'Forest of Cranes'

SENBAZURU is the art of folding 1,000 paper cranes. It is said that if you fold 1,000 paper cranes and make a wish, it will come true.

We are calling on members of the Tasmanian community to help fold Japanese origami paper cranes to raise awareness of overdose.

Pick up a FREE origami paper pack at one of these locations:

  • Anglicare Tasmania, 51 Wilmot St, Burnie
  • Anglicare Tasmania, 31 King St, Devonport
  • YFCC, 62 Stewart Street, Devonport

Bring your cranes throughout the month of August to contribute to our ‘Forest of Cranes’ community art installment. There will be trees available in both our Burnie and Devonport reception areas for you to hang your cranes on in.

Attend a crane folding workshop

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August 8 - Devonport

Be part of ending overdose. 

Anglicare will be holding a FREE in-person crane folding workshop from 12.00pm to 1.00pm on Monday, 8 August at our Devonport office.

Find out how many cranes you can fold by registering to attend below.

eventbrite.com.au/e/crane-folding-workshop

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August 8 - Online Workshop

If you can’t make it to a workshop in-person you can register online with ATDC to watch a live Zoom crane folding workshop.

Find out how many cranes you can fold by registering to attend below.

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August 31 - Devonport

Be part of ending overdose. 

Anglicare will be holding a FREE in-person crane folding workshop from 11.30am to 1.30pm  on Wednesday, 31 August at our Devonport office. There will be:

Crane folding from 11.30am to 12.00pm
Guest speaker Gene-Daniel Stewart-Murray from ATDC’s Lea Initiative from 12.15pm to 12.45pm
Crane folding from 1.00pm to 1.30pm

Find out how many cranes you can fold by registering to attend below.

eventbrite.com.au/e/crane-folding-workshop

Thank you for your support

  • Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council Tasmania

    Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council Tasmania (ATDC) is the peak body representing and supporting community organisations, and the people they assist, to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug related harm for all Tasmanians.

    ATDC plays a vital role in leading, collaborating and advocating for increased investment into treatment services.

    ATDC supports the sector by delivering training, networking and information sharing opportunities, as well as undertaking policy and advocacy projects with, and on behalf of our members.

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  • Anglicare's Alcohol and Other Drug Support Service

    Anglicare cares about people whose lives are being affected by alcohol and other drugs.

    We provide a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug support services to help individuals, their families or carers.

    Our support is free and confidential.

    Our services include:

  • Youth, Family and Community Connections

    Youth, Family & Community Connections (YFCC) is a not-for-profit, community organisation that provides a range of services to young people, families and individuals in communities across the North West Coast and West Coast of Tasmania.

    YFCC offers a diverse range of flexible and accessible programs that promote the wellbeing and safety of children, young people and families and have been delivering services in the local community for over 40 years.

    Their services include:

    • Emergency Relief Programs
    • Family Support Services
    • Fit For Work Employment Program
    • Junction Hubs – one stop intake service for young people
    • Needle and Syringe Program
    • Treatment and Counselling Sservices for drugs and alcohol
    • Youth Supported Accommodation including crisis and transitional accommodation
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