Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Network (ADAN)

• Reach:

  NSW

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Category:

  Non-government

Description

The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Network (ADAN) was established in May 2003 to help progress some of the key recommendations of the draft New South Wales (NSW) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Substance Misuse Plan. The ADAN leadership group is a consultative group designed to address Aboriginal alcohol and other drug issues across NSW. Leadership members include Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Workers working in:

• Aboriginal community controlled health services
  
• NSW Department of Health
• Aboriginal Community Controlled Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centres.

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Contacts

NSW Department of Health
LMB 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
Ph: (02) 9391 9000
Fax: (02) 9391 4092
Email: nswhealth@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

Related publications

Guides to dealing with grog for teenagers and parents (2009)

communitybuildersnsw

These two booklets contain information for Aboriginal teenagers and parents about the risks associated with binge drinking and tips for having a safe and enjoyable night when alcohol is around.

Both booklets were designed for use in discussion groups and counselling and also for display in attractive boxes in Aboriginal health, drug and alcohol, youth and community services.

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• Links
• View media release: Minister launches material for Aboriginal teenagers and their parents
• View website: communitybuilders.nsw

Links

• View information: Contact us - Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC)
• View website: Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC)