Chantel Churchus

Criminologist and social worker working in research and advocacy. Believer in Treaty and truth-telling. Living on Wurundjeri land.

[Council to Homeless Persons @CHPVic]

“I can’t afford to live anywhere and rent when
I get $300 a week. I’ve lost a few kilos even
though I try to eat well. You do have your days
when you think ‘I give up’.”

Read the #CantAffordToLive report released this week below 👇

[Chantel Churchus @ChantelChurchus]

Proud and humbled to have undertaken this research and co-authored the @UnitingVT #CantAffordToLive report which centres the voices and lived experiences of people on low incomes across Tasmania and Victoria #AntiPovertyWeek #APW22 #RaiseTheRateForGood @CSIsocialimpact

[Chantel Churchus @ChantelChurchus]

@UnitingVT @UWASocialImpact @EmmaKingVic @AntiPovertyWeek @VCOSS @Swinburne @CSIsocialimpact

[First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria @firstpeoplesvic]

🖤💛💔

There aren't adequate words to sum up the loss of Uncle @archieroach , to the Community, to the nation or indeed the world.

Our sincere condolences to the Roach Family and friends

Rest in power, Uncle, we'll see you in the Dreamtime.

[AbSec @AbSecNSW]

On #SorryDay we remember the systematic racism and oppression of Aboriginal peoples under government policies and pay our respects to the Stolen Generations. Sadly though, current statistics remind us the unwarranted removal of our kids from communities isn't a thing of the past.

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

$100 billion is spent on global drug law enforcement every year but just $188 million is spent on #HarmReduction.

This means that we spend more than 500x on punitive responses than we do on life-saving services for people who use drugs.

[VAADA @VAADAENEWS]

4365 Victorians have fatally #overdosed btwn 2010-19, with 516 dying last year. Too many, with too many families suffering #IOAD2020 #springst
See our statement and companion infographic listing 8 innovations that will reduce fatal overdose.
https://t.co/OgIAIbKi01

[Annabel Crabb @annabelcrabb]

Don't cross a librarian. This thread is gold.

[Caitlin Hughes @DrCaitlinHughes]

Please RT

Has #COVID19 changed the way you use #drugs? Has it impacted your access to #HarmReduction services or experiences of #policing?

If you live in #Australia share your experiences in the confidential #ADAPTStudy survey

https://t.co/ffoNQ6k2UG

Wave 1 closes Monday!

[Chantel Churchus @ChantelChurchus]

#COVID19 offers another reminder of how quickly new, frightening public health threats can emerge in the context of mass incarceration writes @DrRickLines @NaomiSBS @giaaaaada of @HRInews in a great piece - What #COVID19 tells us about the war on drugs

[Transform Drug Policy Foundation @TransformDrugs]

Great piece from @DrRickLines and @NaomiSBS @giaaaaada of @HRInews on what #COVID19 tells us about the war on drugs

As they point out, punitive drug laws have fuelled the crisis of prison overcrowding. Measures to respond to COVID-19 must recognise this.

https://t.co/HydZjYhze6

[Chantel Churchus @ChantelChurchus]

Growing concern among experts across #AOD field that changes in illicit #drug market during #COVID19 could increase #harm for those dependent on drugs like #heroin as #fentanyl and other substitutes enter market #harmreduction #treatment services are essential #healthforall

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

Statement by the UN expert on the right to health -#Harmreduction services are essential for the protection of the right to health of people who use drugs. In this context, these should be acknowledged as key services and thus remain available https://t.co/t3TQOtbsPi

[UNODC Civil Society Unit @UNODCCSU]

We are pleased to announce the new @UNODC CST website. Visit us, follow us and send us your views. Find out how we engage civil society on drugs, crime, and corruption https://t.co/WBAtl34yeS. Thanks to the support of #UKProsperityFund #ADA

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

We join @INPUD @IDPCnet and over 300 other human rights groups and civil society organisations in calling for more proactive and coordinated action by the int'l community to protect the health + human rights of people who use drugs in light of the COVID-19 https://t.co/0NWZauHnpj

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Around the 🌏, women make up the majority of health & social care workers. Yet, they earn 11% less than their male counterparts.

Today, on #WorldHealthDay, we're calling for #equalpay.

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Since the outbreak of #COVID19, violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified.

Here are recommendations to prevent and respond to this "shadow pandemic" at the onset, during & after the public health crisis. https://t.co/OHnDnQq3KD

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Around the world, women are at the frontline of the #COVID19 response as they make up the majority of health and social care workers.

But they are still paid much less than their male counterparts.

Women across all sectors deserve #equalpay!

[Tanja Kovac @TanjaKovac]

Gender Equity & Covid 19. 10 Things Government Should Do Now Free childcare for essential workers (check); wage subsidies (part-check) - 8 more to go! #GECovid19 #generationequality #coronavirusaustralia

[SHINE for Kids @SHINEforKids]

Do you have an unused iPad your could donate?

Help our kids stay connected with their parent in custody & their volunteer mentors while prisons are closed to visitors during COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/xpJTaj5tGf