Contribute

1. FOLD A CRANE Time to remember, time to act

• Nominate a Crane Champion in your organisation to coordinate crane folding sessions and to attend International Overdose Awareness Day events
• Hold a crane folding session with friends, family, or workmates. How many can you fold?
• Be part of an artwork of origami cranes, by coming to an event in your region and placing your cranes on the artwork.
• Talk about overdose. Anyone can be affected, talking about overdose can save a life.

Learn more about overdose

• Upload photos of cranes to social media #EndOverdose #OverdoseAware #IOAD2021 @OverdoseDay @atdctas

2. ATTEND AN IOAD COMMUNITY EVENT And be a part of ending overdose in Tasmania

• Bring folded cranes to your local community event and contribute to the region’s artwork. Events will be held in Devonport, Launceston and nipaluna/Hobart and will include crane folding, placing cranes as part of an artwork, talks and a minute’s silence to remember those we have lost to overdose.
• Haven’t folded a crane? Can’t fold a crane? We have you covered. Pre-folded cranes will be available on the day so everyone can be part of creating the art installation.

Find an event

3. RAISE AWARENESS Share with your networks

• Change your Facebook Profile Frame.
• Add a banner to your email signature.
• Promote IOAD.

Promotional resources

FOR MORE INFORMATION phone Cathy on 6231 5002.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make an origami crane? See here for instructions. You can also find many videos online.

What can I use to make an origami crane? Origami paper is the easiest to fold, however, all you need is a flat, foldable square of any size. You can try things such as copy paper, newspaper, wrapping paper, fabric, thin plastic, cellophane or even fabric.

Where can I get origami paper?

Pick up FREE origami paper packs at the following locations:

• ATDC, 175 Collins Street, Hobart
• City Mission, 48 Frederick Street, Launceston
• Anglicare Tasmania, 31 King St, Devonport
• YFCC, 129 Wilson Street, Burnie

You can buy paper from many retailers around Tasmania or online, look for stationery, art supplies or even discount stores.

What do I do with my crane? Bring folded cranes to your local community event on International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 and contribute to the region’s artwork. Events will be held in Devonport, Launceston and nipaluna/Hobart and will include crane folding, placing cranes as part of an artwork, talks and a minute’s silence to remember those we have lost to overdose.

You can also display your crane(s) in your home or workplace to share the word about International Overdose Awareness Day. Have you displayed your cranes in a creative way? Share your ideas with us! Upload photos of cranes to social media #EndOverdose #OverdoseAware #IOAD2021 @OverdoseDay @atdctas

Where can I see the artworks? Attend an IOAD community event and be a part of ending overdose in Tasmania.
Bring folded cranes to your local community event and contribute to the region’s artwork. Events will be held in Devonport, Launceston and nipaluna/Hobart and will include crane folding, placing cranes as part of an artwork, talks and a minute’s silence to remember those we have lost to overdose.
Haven’t folded a crane? Can’t fold a crane? We have you covered. Pre-folded cranes will be available on the day so everyone can be part of creating the art installation.
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Tributes

How do I share a tribute? This year the ATDC isn’t requesting tributes, but you can submit a tribute to someone through the global International Overdose Awareness Campaign here.

What happened to the 2020 tributes? 2020 tributes were collated in a memorial to all those affected by overdose, and shared along with the online display of cranes on International Overdose Awareness Day Monday 31 August 2020. You can view them on our website here.