Resources
Budget 2022–23: Addressing the impact of alcohol and other drugs
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032
The National Obesity Strategy is a 10-year framework for action to prevent, reduce, and treat, overweight and obesity in Australia. It focuses on prevention, but also includes actions to better support Australians who are living with overweight or obesity, to live their healthiest lives.
ANACAD summary of activities 2020–21
An overview of activities by the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
ANACAD summary of activities 2019–20
An overview of activities by the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.
Evaluation of the National Ice Action Strategy (NIAS)
This document is a response to the findings of the National Ice taskforce in 2015. This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the NIAS.
National Drug Strategy 2018 Annual Report
This Annual Report is consistent with the National Drug Strategy 2017–2026.
ANACAD summary of activities 2018–19
An overview of activities by the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.
National Framework for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Treatment 2019–29
This framework’s aim is that all Australians seeking alcohol and other drug treatment can access high quality treatment appropriate to their needs, when and where they need it. It includes principles for effective treatment, monitoring and evaluation.
National Alcohol Strategy 2019–2028
A framework to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm. It highlights possible actions at the local, state or territory and national levels.
MDAF communique – 28 November 2019
A summary of the major items discussed at the fifth MDAF meeting.
National Quality Framework for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services
This framework sets a nationally consistent quality benchmark for providers of drug and alcohol treatment services. It includes strong clinical governance requirements and a list of accreditation standards that drug and alcohol specialist treatment service providers must meet.
Trends in substance use among Australian secondary school students 1996–2017
This report presents trends data of the Australian Secondary Students' Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey. It includes statistics on the use of tobacco, alcohol, electronic cigarettes, over-the-counter drugs, and illicit drugs, 1996–2017.
Secondary school students’ use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs in 2017
This report presents the results of the Australian Secondary Students’ Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey. It includes statistics on the use of tobacco, alcohol, electronic cigarettes, over-the-counter drugs, and illicit drugs.
National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Strategic Action Plan 2018–2028
This plan aims to reduce the incidence and impact of FASD in Australia. This will improve the quality of life for people living with FASD. The Plan identifies 4 national priorities and is for the period 2018 to 2028.
ANACAD summary of activities 2017–18
An overview of activities by the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.
MDAF communique – 14 June 2018
A summary of the major items discussed at the fourth MDAF meeting.
ANACAD summary of activities 2016–17
An overview of activities by the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.
MDAF communique – 27 November 2017
A summary of the major items discussed at the third MDAF meeting.
National Drug Strategy 2017–2026
A 10-year framework that aims to reduce and prevent the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Giving away the grog – Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking
This book contains stories from Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory and South Australia of living with and without alcohol. Find out about the different experiences people describe in the stories.
The grog book – strengthening indigenous community action on alcohol
The grog book is a practical guide to dealing with alcohol in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It includes case studies and ideas that can be tried out to help reduce harms caused by alcohol misuse.
MDAF communique – 29 May 2017
A summary of the major items discussed at the second MDAF meeting.
ANACAD summary of activities 2015–16
An overview of activities by the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) from December 2014 to 30 June 2016.
MDAF communique – 16 December 2016
A summary of the major items discussed at the first MDAF meeting.
Secondary school students’ use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs in 2014
This report presents the results of the Australian Secondary Students’ Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey. It includes statistics on the use of tobacco, alcohol, electronic cigarettes, over-the-counter drugs, illicit drugs and health services.
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