Tamworth drug and alcohol rehabilitation: no help for drug addicts in state budget as Dubbo granted fully-funded unit

Madeline Link
November 10 2020 - 4:54pm
CONCERNED: Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service chief executive Robert Berwick. Photo: Peter Hardin 101120PHG015
CONCERNED: Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service chief executive Robert Berwick. Photo: Peter Hardin 101120PHG015

HEALTH advocates claim drug addicts in this region have been left in the lurch as the state government announced $7.5 million for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for Dubbo in its next budget.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

Journalist

Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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