Ms Caroline O'Reilly:

I echo what everybody has said. While intergenerational trauma and addiction do not discriminate, for the purposes of this discussion we know it is far worse and, for want of a better word, affects marginalised communities a lot more. Where do we start? In terms of prevention, we need more facilities and safer home environments for children. Homelessness is a huge crisis and is growing, and is contributing to this issue. We need more secure homes for children. We need mother and baby facilities for mothers who are in treatment with their children or are pregnant. It is about having a safer road to recovery for them and their child. There is a need for psychoeducation and reducing the stigma of reaching out for supports and making supports more accessible. We need more family support services and inclusivity within communities. As Dr. O'Reilly said, sports are a huge factor in reducing risk. We could do with more of that in marginalised communities. I could go on.