Links

  • AER Foundation (AERF)
    The Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation (AER Foundation) was established to reduce the damage that alcohol and licit substance misuse inflicts on the community. Thier primary aim is to encourage responsible consumption of alcohol and emphasise the dangers of licit substance misuse. They do so by funding organisations and individuals (including VAADA) that are directly in touch with these issues in their communities, helping their programs to have better outcomes.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free Download)
    This site contains a substantial amount of 'PDF' files - which require Adobe's Acrobat Reader (PDF file reading package). The package requires no license, and is downloadable for free. Invented by Adobe, Portable Document Format (PDF) is the published specification used by standards bodies around the world for more secure, reliable electronic document distribution and exchange. Adobe® PDF has been adopted by enterprises, educators, and governments around the world to streamline document exchange, increase productivity, and reduce reliance on paper.

  • Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA)
    The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) is the peak, national, non-government organisation representing the interests of the Australian alcohol and other drugs sector, providing a national voice for people working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs.
  • Arrive Alive
    arrive alive! is the Victorian Government’s five-year strategy to reduce deaths and injuries on Victoria’s roads by 20 percent. The strategy outlines and addresses 17 key road safety issues, which all Victorians face, including road design, speeding, drink driving, fatigue and vehicle safety.

  • Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)
    The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) provides a central point of access to quality Internet-based alcohol and drug information provided by prominent organisations in Australia and Internationally.

  • 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. 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.
  • DirectLine
    DirectLine is part of Turning Point’s statewide telephone service network, providing 24-hour, seven day counselling, information and referral to alcohol and drug treatment and support services throughout Victoria. Turning Point's professional counsellors are experienced in alcohol and drug-related concerns.
  • DirectLine - Counselling Online
    Counselling Online is a website where you can communicate with a "live" professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern.

     This service is for anyone seeking help about their own drug use or the drug use of a family member, relative or friend.The service is free and available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, across Australia.
  • DrugInfo Clearinghouse
    DrugInfo Clearinghouse is a service provided by the Australian Drug Foundation. As a clearinghouse, DrugInfo collects, interprets and disseminates information on drug prevention. The service functions as a drug prevention network, providing easy access to information about alcohol and other drugs, and drug prevention.

  • National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)
    The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) was established at the University of New South Wales in May, 1986 and officially opened in November, 1987.
  • Reconnexion (formerly TRANX and PADA)
    Reconnexion is a counselling treatment service for people experiencing anxiety disorders, panic, depression and benzodiazepine (tranquilliser and sleeping pill) dependency. Specialist psychologists provide one on one counselling or group sessions. After hours appointments are available. Medicare rebates may apply. All enquiries are welcome and treated confidentially. Tel: 1300 273 266.

  • Ted Noffs Foundation
    The Ted Noffs Foundation provides essential services for young people and their families who are experiencing drug and alcohol problems and related trauma. Its range of programs for young people are all based on leading research, continually evaluated and government endorsed.