Rachel asked the Minister for Corrections to ensure secure funding for theatre programs to engage vulnerable and marginalised community members. Programs including Somebody’s Daughter Theatre and Nobody’s Fool Theatre assist individuals to break cycles of abuse, addiction and disengagement. These programs are in desperate need of funding to continue producing positive outcomes for their participants.
On October 29th 2024, Rachel Payne MP made a contribution to the second reading of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024 in the Victorian Legislative Council.
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On the 28th of May, Rachel Payne MP gave her Question Without Notice, calling for ongoing funding for Australia’s only specialist benzodiazepine dependency treatment centre.
Rachel Payne presented a motion about the need for Harm Reduction services.
Rachel Payne spoke during the debate on the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing Pilot for Drug Harm Reduction) Bill 2023.
Rachel Payne gave a Member’s Statement on the community calls for a supervised injecting room in the CBD.
Rachel Payne spoke during the debate on the Government’s Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023.
Rachel Payne asked a question Of Minister for Mental Health, Minister Stitt about the Frankston Healthcare Medical Centre and its potential closure.
