Australian National Council on Drugs

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. Membership of the ANCD includes people with a wide range of experience and expertise on various aspects of drug policy, such as treatment, rehabilitation, education, family counselling, law enforcement, research and work at the coalface in community organisations.

Just seen the TV ad about 'treatment works'?

If you or someone you know needs help with alcohol or drugs problems click here.

The Prime Minister, Hon Kevin Rudd’s message

Hugh Jackman with ANCD member Ted Wilkes at the 2020 summit (video)

National Corrections Drug Strategy 2006–2009 (PDF: 608 K / 20 pages)

Beyond 2008 Regional Report: Australia and New Zealand (PDF: 368 KB/ 51 pages)

Read stories of people who have overcome their own problems at the Positive Stories website.

Alcohol and other drugs charter endorsement registration

ANCD publications:


Drug testing in schools: evidence, impacts and alternatives	Supporting the families of young people with problematic drug use: investigating support options	Compulsory treatment in Australia: a discussion paper on the compulsory treatment of individuals dependent on alcohol and/or other drugs	Of Substance: The national magazine on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs

Acknowledgement:
This work has been supported by funding from the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.

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