Jarrah has an unwavering personal commitment to evidence-informed and humane responses to reducing drug-related harm. He has studied Political Science, Employment Relations and Public Policy at the University of Western Australia and has over 3 years’ experience in front line harm reduction service delivery for people who inject drugs in Perth and Victoria (British Columbia). He is currently working as a Community Development & Quality Improvement Officer at Peer Based Harm Reduction WA. In this position, he has played a key role in establishing a Consumer Advisory Group to represent the interests and concerns of people who inject drugs in shaping the future of Alcohol and Other Drug policy, services and research in Western Australia. As a board member of Harm Reduction Australia, Jarrah is committed to driving meaningful drug policy reform and to creating a more equitable society that treats all individuals with dignity and respect, regardless of their choice to use drugs.
