Resources
ANACAD Communique – June 2023
The Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) is pleased to publish its first communique.
National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Strategic Action Plan 2018-2028 – Three-year implementation review
This report shares review findings of the National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Strategic Action Plan 2018-2028 implementation. The review’s aim is to inform the Australian Government if the plan is on-track to achieving its goals.
Alcohol and Other Drugs – National quality framework mapping standards refresh
The National Quality Framework for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services sets a national quality benchmark which consumers can expect from alcohol and other drug treatment providers.
Consultation to Inform Funding for Alcohol and Other drug treatment services to support CDC trial participants
This report outlines the findings to inform the grant funding decision-making process for the delivery of alcohol and other drug treatment services for four Cashless Debit Card (CDC) trial sites: Ceduna (SA), Bundaberg-Hervey Bay (QLD), East Kimberley and the Goldfields (WA).
Improving communication, coordination and collaboration amongst alcohol and other drug treatment funders
This document looks at the improvements to the National Framework for Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Treatment. It looks at improving processes for communication, coordination, and collaboration (CCC) between and amongst alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment funders.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a woman's perspective (Olivia)
Olivia, who is expecting her second child, shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – the Australian Medical Association's perspective
Dr Steve Hambleton, a former Australian Medical Association president, talks about and supports the Women Want to Know initiative. He encourages all health professionals to discuss the risks of alcohol with pregnant women.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a GP's perspective
General practitioner (GP) Barri Phatarfod shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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Top 3 questions – The impacts of alcohol on health, how to reduce alcohol intake, and how to help someone who's struggling
Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, talks about the impacts of alcohol on our health and wellbeing.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a woman's perspective (Verity)
Verity, who is expecting her first child, shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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Top 3 questions – Healthy lifestyle choices
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, discusses making healthy choices, and the small steps we can take every day to enjoy a healthy life.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a woman's perspective (Alex)
Alex, a new mother, shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a midwife's perspective
Midwife Kelly Langford shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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GP discussing pregnancy and alcohol with women (best practice example)
This best practice example shows a general practitioner (GP) using the 5As approach (ask, assess, advise, assist and arrange) to talk about pregnancy and alcohol with a pregnant woman. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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Midwife discussing pregnancy and alcohol with women (best practice example)
This best practice example shows a midwife using the 5As approach (ask, assess, advise, assist and arrange) to talk about pregnancy and alcohol with a pregnant woman. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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 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.
MDAF communique – 28 November 2019
A summary of the major items discussed at the fifth MDAF meeting.
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