Since the overdose death of a seventeen year old girl at last weekend's Perth Big Day Out blame has been laid on almost everyone involved, from the police to the girl herself, with little discussion devoted to how to prevent such an incident in the future. The idea of having amnesty boxes at music festivals for people to dispose of drugs in a safe way was suggested by a talk back caller and has drawn support from both the Western Australian Police Commissioner and youth groups. Interview with the Executive Officer of the Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia, Lisa Laschon.

Follow up interview with David Templeman, CEO of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia, about Australia's current approach to illicit drugs and effective ways of approaching such an issue.

Today is a public holiday in New Zealand to celebrate Waitangi Day, the countries only official national day. INterview with Deacon University Professor Steven Alomes who compares this event to Australia Day.

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia has received funding in Narrogin for crisis accommodation and counselling services. The funding came from the Minister for Mental Health and was in response to a proposal to address the increase of men's suicide in the town. Interview with Ross Morgan, Drug and Alcohol worker at the Maya Healing Centre in Melbourne.

Interview with Keith, coordinator of the Domestic Violence Connect Mensline.