ACT Drug Action Week

Drug Action Week is a week of activities held nationally to raise awareness about alcohol and other drugs issues in Australia. The week also highlights the achievements of the dedicated individuals who work within the AOD sector to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm. It is an initiative of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia and funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. For information on Drug Action Week nationally visit http://www.drugactionweek.org.au/

The Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA) coordinates Drug Action Week in the ACT.
ATODA annually facilitates the ACT Drug Action Week Planning Group, to bring together key stakeholders to plan activities for Drug Action Week in the ACT. The Planning Group provides assistance in the development of activities, which include organising the launch of Drug Action Week in the ACT, the Annual ACT Drug Action Week Conference for ATOD and allied professionals, and developing and distributing the ACT calendar of activities.

Drug Action Week 2013

Drug Action Week 2013 will be held from 16-22 June 2013, with the theme “Drugs, Communities & Families!”

Services are invited to be involved in Drug Action Week in the ACT to plan activities, develop a promotional Calendar, launch Drug Action Week in the ACT and develop the annual conference. If you would like to be involved please contact ATODA on (02) 6255 4070 or daw@atoda.org.au.

The Launch of the ACT Drug Action Week 2013 will be held at the ACT Legislative Assembly on 13 June 2013 from 11am – 12:30pm.
Service stalls are available to promote ATOD services and programs, to register email daw@atoda.org.au or call (02) 6255 4070

The National Drug and Alcohol Awards (NDAA) are a highlight of the annual Drug Action Week and encourage, recognise, and celebrate achievements of the many people and organisations that do exceptional work to reduce the harm and impact of alcohol and other drugs in Australia.The NDAA 2013 will be held at the Great Hall in Parliament House on 20 June 2013.

Last updated 1 February 2013