Links and Contacts
Centre for Customs and Excise Studies
The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, University of Canberra, provides
an international focal point for education, training, consultancy services
and research capabilities relevant to customs and excise administrations,
related border management agencies, and the private sector.
http://www.customscentre.canberra.edu.au/
LaneWorkSafe
LaneWorkSafe offer specialist advice on workplace alcohol and drug testing
programs including: preparation of policy; education of employees and alcohol
and drug testing and screening for all phases.
http://www.laneworksafe.com.au/
Family Drug Support
Family Drug Support FDS) supports families struggling as a result of drug
use. FDS offers a seven day, 24 hour telephone line Australia-wide, manned
by volunteers offering help to diffuse crisis, proffering strategies for
coping and giving any information required.
http://www.fds.org.au/
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)
The overall mission of NDARC is to conduct high quality research and related
activities that increases the effectiveness of the Australian and International
treatment and other intervention responses to alcohol and other drug related
harm.
http://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/
The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)
ADIN delivers alcohol and drug information to its website visitors who search
ADIN's large collection of quality-assessed websites and databases. Organisations
and individuals can search and share relevant information on licit and
illicit drug issues.
http://www.adin.com.au
Somazone
Somazone is a website that was developed by young people for young people.
It provides fast, free, anonymous access to quality assured information.
http://www.somazone.com.au
Community Alcohol Action Network (CAAN)
CAAN aims to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community by addressing the
social and cultural forces that encourage problem drinking.
http://www.caan.adf.org.au/
DrugInfo Clearinghouse
The service functions as a drug prevention network, providing easy access
to information about alcohol and other drugs, and drug prevention. Professionals
and members of the general community can use the service as their first
port of call for information from local, national and international sources.
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/
Alcohol.gov.au
The Australian Government's information site about alcohol. Here you will
find information on alcohol-related health, science, news, and Australian
Government policy.
http://www.alcohol.gov.au/
Drug Arm
DRUG ARM Australasia is a non-government, non-profit organisation committed
to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle without the use of unnecessary
drugs.
http://www.drugarm.com.au
Kids in Mind - Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service
ADAWS is the Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service in South
Brisbane.
http://www.kidsinmind.org.au/default2.asp?orgid=1&suborgid=20
"Where's your Head At?"
"Where's your Head At?" is the National Drugs Campaign's website
which is designed specifically for young people. You can find out the facts
about drugs and you can also meet a stack of young people who are clear-headed
and clear of illegal drugs.
http://www.drugs.health.gov.au/youth/index.htm
Contacts
For information and advise concerning any drug-related issues, you can contact the following agencies in each Australian State:
New South Wales |
Alcohol and Drug Information Service |
02 9361 8000 |
Victoria |
Directline |
1800 888 236 (toll free) |
South Australia |
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
|
(08) 8363 8618 (08) 8334 1699 |
Western Australia |
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
|
(08) 9442 5000 (08) 9442 5050 |
Queensland |
Alcohol and Drug Information Service |
(07) 3837 5989 |
Tasmania |
Alcohol and Drug Service |
1800 811 994 (toll free) |
Northern Territory |
Amity House |
(08) 8981 8030 |
ACT |
ACT Community Health |
(02) 6205 4545 |


