Submission to Alcohol and Drug Program Consultation – Phase 1

The impacts of alcohol and other drug use are also felt right across the Anglicare Australia Network. Our services support individuals and families affected by AOD through mental health programs, family and relationship services, housing and homelessness services, and emergency relief. This extensive experience and widespread impact is testament to the need for AOD services and greater support for those affected. Anglicare Australia supports efforts to redesign the Drug and Alcohol Program. However, we recommend that the draft program logic and KPIs be strengthened to better recognise unmet treatment need, improve early identification and help-seeking, ensure services work across sectors, and address the specific barriers faced by First Nations communities.