Patrick Lawrence

First Step CEO, Father of 5, pianist, social justice innovator, believer in compassion.

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

@jacobcollier We will be there @jacobcollier . Just praying I can get my daughter Hannah (HUGE JC fan) into the 18+ venue in Melbourne.

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

@timminchin I played 'Cardinal Pell' to my kids today. Great, upbeat tune; kids were surprised to see me overcome with tears. I work in addiction/mental health @FirstSteptweets and almost all of our most vulnerable adults survived childhood sexual abuse. Thx Tim ironic anthem.

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

@LighthouseFoun CEO at May Day fundraiser:' The thought that a 6 month episode of care can undo years of trauma beggars belief.' Such a pertinent and challenging point.

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

This is shocking. Not only are opportunities far fewer for women be elected to federal Parliament but those opportunities are mostly crap! https://t.co/5asMZ7ce0e

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

Don't know how much a fed gov can impact cost of living, but I do want an end to foss.fuel subsidies, better mental health care, equality of opportunity for women (inc. safe workplaces), reduced financial inequality, an IBAC and consitutional recognition of indigenous people.

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

Again congrats @FionaPattenMLC
+ team 4 legalisation (street sex work). In NFP health sector our primary role is basically stress reduction. Eliminating criminal sanctions 4 vulnerable folks with extreme stressors is as impactful as any support/treatment. https://t.co/BYrAlHcNVB

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

If cash must be splashed then to do so for a $35M drug treatment facility at Mildura hospital seems an excellent use. When I reflect on challenges of the AOD sector, it's important to remember that it's much tougher in the regions:https://t.co/s6ecrR6bjk

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

Sincere congratulations to the Medically Supervised Injecting Center for 21 years and the keys to the city! I'm sure they are cutting the keys (to the city) as we speak for the @NRCHaus Injecting Room. @NicoClark_ @MartinFoleyMP @FirstSteptweets @AlexWodak @FionaPattenMLC

[Fair Treatment @FairTreatmentAU]

When you get handed the #CityofSydney Keys to the City. 🗝️🎉
Congrats to the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre for 21 years of saving lives.👏Thanks @CloverMoore

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

#moomba today cost $15-20 FOR ONE RIDE! Can't believe it. Makes me feel grumpy and old, but really?

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

Posted this about angry Bernie Finn MP 'on drugs' @FionaPattenMLC @AlexWodak @johanhari101 @BuchananLiana @ian_hickie @RosenbergSeb @NicoClark_ @FirstSteptweets @AdamBandt @benitakolovos @shortmsgs @bridgerollo @Atanajurat @blackdoginst @georgieharman https://t.co/WQpCf3NTUA

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

A privilege to be part of this article from @benitakolovos in @guardian . Great expose of the impact of the drug laws on the most vulnerable ahead of @FionaPattenMLC 's bill being debated tomorrow #healthnotharm #lifewithaddiction #firststep https://t.co/pwtnZ6cE9X

[Fiona Patten @FionaHPatten]

Only 3 days left before my bill is debated and voted on in the upper house. Parliament has a real opportunity to treat drug use as a health issue, and save lives in the process. I need you go to 👉 https://t.co/wRVWUX5DUx, enter your postcode, and write to your MPs. We can do it!

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

I just learned that Charles II tried to ban caffeine in1675! Ha! #HealthNotHarm

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

Visit https://t.co/BzelOMQWlR this week to register your sorry for compassionate drug law reform in Victoria.#HealthNotHarm @FionaPattenMLC @firststeptweets

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

@FionaPattenMLC I'll be there!

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

It's time to get active in the illicit drug decrimilisation debate. It was an honour to speak at Fiona Patten's press conference, representing @FirstSteptweets clients and staff on this life and death issue. Here's what i said #healthnotharm : https://t.co/gvTasXPpli

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

Check out my latest article: The great truths around mental health https://t.co/zvonA3qZLk via @LinkedIn

[Patrick Lawrence @PatrickLawr]

If this copper had $10BN to fight crime he'd spend $8BN on tackling poverty: https://t.co/HEuEEC27Dw

[First Step @FirstSteptweets]

#IHRD21. Over the next few weeks we will explore what #HarmReduction means, how we keep people safe, engaged and empowered to make better health choices, and how stigma acts as a barrier to accessing care. #StopTheStigma #substanceusedisorders #drugpolicies #stoptheharm

[First Step @FirstSteptweets]

As a community, we want to encourage more honest and open conversations about alcohol and other drugs @ihrdmay #IHRD21 #HarmReduction #stopthestigma #stoptheharm #drugpolicy #FirstStepGivingDay2021 #substanceusedisorder