Members
Ms Carrie Fowlie
Executive Officer, Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA)
Ms Fowlie has held diverse roles in both the alcohol, tobacco and other drug and youth sectors in the areas of workforce development, social policy development, coordination and representation. In recent years she has worked collaboratively with stakeholders to establish the new ACT alcohol, tobacco and other drug sector peak body, for which she is now the Executive Officer.
Among other appointments, she is a current member of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia Board (ex-officio), the Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research Advisory Board and the chair of the Expanding Naloxone Availability in the ACT Committee. She has also held several ACT Ministerial appointments, including those focused on police, crime prevention and Legal Aid.
Carrie has worked for social justice, in reconciliation, with Stolen Generations members and in community development. Her work in the youth sector spanned a range of areas including alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, professional ethics, carers, participation, and public space - resulting in her being awarded the ACT Outstanding Contributions to Young People Award.
She also brings with her a sporting background, including working with elite athletes through an international appointment as the Canadian Assistant Chef de Mission at the FINA World Championships. Carrie is a strong advocate for evidence informed practice, public health and social justice.
