CEO Communique #17 – August 2024
These communiques provide a snapshot of the work the ATDC team are undertaking on behalf of the sector. Questions? Contact Jackie. Read Communique
International Overdose Awareness Day – Burnie
This event provides an opportunity for people to reflect on the unnecessary loss of lives to accidental overdose and to hear from Lived Experience speakers. Together, we can gather to commemorate the lives lost and support those who are grieving. Together, we can see an end to overdose. The event will be on Monday 2 […]
International Overdose Awareness Day – Launceston
We have joined together to hold this event for the community. It will feature speakers with lived experience, information on Naloxone, crane folding and a light luncheon. Together, we can gather to commemorate the lives lost and support those who are grieving. Together, we can see an end to overdose. This event is free to […]
International Overdose Awareness Day – Hobart
The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Council Tasmania (ATDC) and The Drug Education Network (DEN) invite you to join us in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday 2 September, 2024. Our Hobart event will take place from 10am until 3pm at the Mawson Place Waterside Pavilion, providing an opportunity for our community members to […]
Join the ATDC Board
Steer the ATDC Ship! Following the September AGM, the ATDC will have two skills based positions on the Board become vacant. The ATDC Board has determined that they are seeking individuals with the following skills to join us: → Alcohol, tobacco and other drug treatment services and program delivery → Financial management → Government relations […]
Funding Sustainability Position Paper
The Tasmanian community managed alcohol, tobacco and other drug service sector is shrinking. Tasmanians seeking assistance with alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) issues are receiving reduced services across the state, as there are less staff and less services provided. Most of the funding for the Tasmanian ATOD sector is through government contracting the community managed ATOD […]
International Overdose Awareness Day Launch 2024
The ATDC and DEN invite you to join us at the lunchtime launch of International Overdose Awareness Month. Join us in honoring those affected by overdose as we hear from our guest speaker, fold cranes, and discuss how you can support us in promoting increased community awareness of overdose. Please mark your calendar and register […]
Drug Alert – July 11, 2024
A white powder sold in Melbourne as cocaine contains the potent opioid ‘protonitazene’ Protonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid that can produce life-threatening toxic effects in very small amounts. Opioids are central nervous system depressants, typically producing a range of effects including pain relief, sedation and respiratory depression (dangerously slow breathing). Respiratory depression often appears […]
Media Release – Support. Don’t Punish Day (26 June)
On international Support. Don’t Punish day (26 June), the Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council Tasmania (ATDC) says it is time for change in Tasmania. The global advocacy campaign calls for drug use to be regarded as a health issue rather than a criminal one – a view that is strongly endorsed by the ATDC. […]
ATDC Workforce Survey 2023 – Report & Presentation
ATDC Workforce Survey 2023 Read insights into the workforce’s demographics, experiences, and challenges. Download Full Report Presentation Slides Read the slides used during the workforce survey presentation webinar. Download as PDF
