The Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia

Welcome to the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA)

The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) is the peak, national, non-government organisation representing the interests of the Australian alcohol and other drugs sector, providing a national voice for people working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. ADCA works collaboratively with the government, non-government, business and community sectors to promote evidence-based, socially just, approaches aimed at preventing or reducing the health, economic and social harm caused by alcohol and other drugs to individuals, families, communities and the nation.

Latest News

Healthcare Reform must take care of the vulnerable
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) supports the Federal Government’s health and hospitals reform plan, but is concerned that vulnerable groups, such as those with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) problems and complex needs are not forgotten.
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Other ADCA Sites

National Drugs Sector Information Service: Supporting research and practice through evidence.
For all your alcohol and other drug information needs.

National Inhalants
Information Service
Informing the Australian community about inhalant abuse.

The RADAR register contains up-to-date records of current and recently completed research projects.

Looking after YOUR mind!
Drug Action Week® is a national week of activities to raise awareness about alcohol and other drug issues and to promote the achievements of those who work to reduce drug related harm.