Anex Illegal Drugs and Mental Health Conference website

Women, motherhood and drugs Forum

Pregnancy and parenthood are significant milestones which evoke strong emotions. Illicit drug use adds further stresses to an already challenging situation – giving rise to complex issues and experiences.

Lack of accurate information, fear of discrimination and the involvement of authorities exacerbate the issues and experiences of expectant parents who are using illicit drugs.

Recent Anex research has shown that while pregnancy information is widely available, women who are using illicit drugs have special needs which may not be adequately met by the existing service system.

Anex invites you to a free one-day forum to improve knowledge and awareness of the issues and challenges relating to parenthood, pregnancy and illicit drug use.

Dates and locations:

24 June Geelong
27 June Bendigo
9 July Melbourne


For further information or to register, Download Flyer (pdf)

Anex Vision

A society in which all individuals and communities enjoy good health and well-being, free from drug-related harm.

Anex Mission

To employ the best available evidence and demonstrate compassion to improve individual and community health and well-being by supporting and strengthening policies and programs that prevent and reduce drug-related harm in Australia.