AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DRUGS (ANCD)
The Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) is the principal advisory body to Government on drug policy and plays a critical role in ensuring the voice of the community is heard in relation to drug related policies and strategies. (More...)
The Prime Minister, Hon Julia Gillard’s message
Need help? If you or someone you know needs help with alcohol or drugs problems click here.
UN Goodwill Ambassador
The ANCD hosted an address by the UN Goodwill Ambassador, Christopher Kennedy Lawford, at the National Press Club in February 2012. His speech is available here.
The National Drugs Campaign aims to reduce the uptake of ecstasy and other illicit drugs among young Australians by raising awareness of the harms associated with drug use and encouraging and supporting decisions not to use.
Read stories of people who have overcome their own drug and alcohol problems at the Positive Stories website.
NIDAC's conference, Beyond 2012: Leading the Way to Action, will be held in Perth on 6-8 June 2012. Click here to see Conference sponsors.
ANCD Publications
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Injecting drug use and associated harms among Aboriginal Australians |
Situational analysis of drug and alcohol issues and responses in the Pacific 2008-09. |
Indigenous-specificalcohol and other drug interventions: continuities changes and areas of greatest need. |
Of Substance: The national magazine and website on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. |




