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The Australian Government has signed agreements with all 8 state and territory governments, Primary Health Networks and community organisations worth $229.2 million to deliver the first round of projects under the landmark $1.25 billion Community Health and Hospitals Program (CHHP)
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New residential treatment facilities help people with alcohol and drug rehabilitation.
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An important part of our National Ice Action Strategy, extra local drug action teams will be working with local communities to prevent and minimise alcohol and drug-related harm.
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We are continuing to fund alcohol and drug treatment and support services and trial new initiatives so that help is available to those who need it.
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The FASD Strategic Action Plan aims to reduce FASD in Australia by supporting the needs of individuals, families and communities.
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