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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.
Part of a collection: National Drug StrategyNational 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 and Other Drug Workforce Development Strategy 2015–2018
This strategy aims to improve the skills of the alcohol and other drug (AOD) workforce and prepare them for the future.
Part of a collection: National Drug StrategyInformation you might not know about pregnancy and alcohol
If you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy, no amount of alcohol is safe. Find out what the risks are. Read tips on how you can stop drinking while pregnant.
Part of a collection: Women Want To Know resourcesTrends 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.
Part of a collection: Australian secondary school students alcohol and drug (ASSAD) survey 2017Secondary 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.
Part of a collection: Australian secondary school students alcohol and drug (ASSAD) survey 2017National Drug Strategy 2018 Annual Report
This Annual Report is consistent with the National Drug Strategy 2017–2026.
Part of a collection: National Drug StrategyNational Drug Strategy
The National Drug Strategy aims to reduce and prevent harm caused by drugs. Six sub-strategies focus on specific issues such as alcohol, ice, tobacco, and workforce development.
New Horizons: review of alcohol and other drug treatment services
This 2014 report describes the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment system and funding processes in Australia. It provides options for future funding that respond to the needs of individuals, families and communities.
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 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.
Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum (MDAF) communiqués
These communiqués are a summary of the items discussed at MDAF meetings.
Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum (MDAF) Communiqué 28 November 2019
A summary of the major items discussed at the fifth MDAF meeting.
Part of a collection: Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum (MDAF) communiquésAODconnect app
AODconnect is a national directory of alcohol and other drug treatment services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The app is available on iOS and Android devices.
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.
Part of a collection: National Drug StrategyAustralian secondary school students alcohol and drug (ASSAD) survey 2017
Every 3 years 20,000 to 30,000 secondary students aged between 12 and 17 take part in a national survey of adolescent substance use in Australia. These reports present the findings from the 2017 surveys.
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.
Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum (MDAF) Communiqué 14 June 2018
A summary of the major items discussed at the fourth MDAF meeting.
Part of a collection: Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum (MDAF) communiquésPregnancy and alcohol poster
This poster advises that no amount of alcohol is safe if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. There is also no safe time to drink and no safe type of alcohol.
Part of a collection: Women Want To Know resourcesNational Drug Strategy 2017–2026
A ten-year framework that aims to reduce and prevent the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Part of a collection: National Drug StrategyMinisterial Drug and Alcohol Forum (MDAF) Communiqué 27 November 2017
A summary of the major items discussed at the third MDAF meeting.
Part of a collection: Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum (MDAF) communiquésANACAD 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.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Drug Strategy 2014–2019
This strategy aims to reduce the harmful effects alcohol and other drugs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Part of a collection: National Drug StrategyGiving 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.