Clinton speaks with NSW Health Minister Ryan Park about the NSW Drug Summit 2024, which brings together health experts, police, families, and people with lived experience to explore ways to improve outcomes for those impacted by drugs.

The summit includes regional forums in Griffith and Lismore in November, followed by two days in Sydney in December.

While the NSW Government is developing a new drug strategy, Minister Park confirms that decriminalisation is unlikely, focusing instead on enhancing existing approaches and fostering collaborative solutions.

Clinton speaks with NSW Health Minister Ryan Park about the NSW Drug Summit 2024, which brings together health experts, police, families, and people with lived experience to explore ways to improve outcomes for those impacted by drugs.
The summit includes regional forums in Griffith and Lismore in November, followed by two days in Sydney in December.
While the NSW Government is developing a new drug strategy, Minister Park confirms that decriminalisation is unlikely, focusing instead on enhancing existing approaches and fostering collaborative solutions.

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Health Minister Ryan Park: Rethinking drug policy, not decriminalisation

Clinton speaks with Kareen Riley-Takos, Chief Operations Officer of Standards Australia, about a new initiative to safeguard children in the Metaverse.

With the Metaverse becoming an integral part of kids' lives through gaming and education, new research highlights critical gaps in awareness: 30% of parents have no idea who their children interact with online, and 44% are unaware of risks like cyberbullying, grooming, and identity theft.

Surprisingly, 83% of parents and 70% of teachers admit they don't fully understand the Metaverse, despite 75% of Australian teachers reporting its use in classrooms.

As concerns grow—92% of teachers worry about students' safety—Standards Australia is stepping in with a proposed standard to protect children navigating these virtual worlds.

Clinton speaks with Kareen Riley-Takos, Chief Operations Officer of Standards Australia, about a new initiative to safeguard children in the Metaverse.
With the Metaverse becoming an integral part of kids' lives through gaming and education, new research highlights critical gaps in awareness: 30% of parents have no idea who their children interact with online, and 44% are unaware of risks like cyberbullying, grooming, and identity theft.
Surprisingly, 83% of parents and 70% of teachers admit they don't fully understand the Metaverse, despite 75% of Australian teachers reporting its use in classrooms.
As concerns grow—92% of teachers worry about students' safety—Standards Australia is stepping in with a proposed standard to protect children navigating these virtual worlds.

A third of Aussie parents have no idea who their kids talk to online

Professor David Flint chats to Clinton Maynard on the week’s important issues & political news.

Professor David Flint chats to Clinton Maynard on the week’s important issues &amp; political news.

The issues that matter with Professor David Flint

Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 4th December

Clinton Maynard chats with Dale Sinden for the story behind today’s National Days for 4th December

Health Minister Ryan Park: Rethinking drug policy, not decriminalisation

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