Drug team at public barbecue

A neighbourhood barbecue will be held in Umina Beach car park for Peninsula community groups to meet and greet members of the public on Friday, January 9.

Community groups including the Peninsula Community Drug Action Team, Hope Church, Umina Beach PCYC and Regional Youth Support Services will attend the event.

Senior constable Corina Hassett of the Crime Prevention Office said the neighbourhood barbecues had been successful in other locations on the Central Coast.

"They are a great way to get all members of the community together in a friendly and positive way to share information."

Food, drink and entertainment will be provided at the event which is funded by NRMA Insurance.

"We are hoping to get some feedback on alcohol and other drugs issues in the local area and exchange ideas on how we might be able to help to address these," chair of the Peninsula Community Drug Action Team Ms Carolyn Carter said.

"We are looking for more community members to join our team in 2009 so that we can help more community groups achieve their aims."

Ms Carter said the Peninsula Community Drug Action Team has been active since 2001 and provides funds for youth programs at Umina Beach PCYC and Regional Support Services.

For more information phone 4342 3799.

Press release, 16 Dec 2008-12-18 Carolyn Carter, Peninsula Community Drug Action Team