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
ATDC RAMMs+
Join your fellow alcohol, tobacco and other drugs sector workers, managers, and Lived Experience Advocates to share updates on sector issues, local news, and organisational updates. As part of our core commitment to supporting sector skills and professional development, we also deliver the “Frontline in Focus” skills session, which is designed to be a short, […]
Media Release – ATDC 2024 Election Advocacy Roundup
On the eve of the 2024 state election, the Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council Tasmania (ATDC) says it is yet to receive a commitment from either major political party about how they will reduce alcohol and drug-related harm in Tasmania if elected. ATDC CEO Dr Jackie Hallam said there was currently no plan or […]
Decriminalisation
ATDC position statements on decriminalisation 1. Personal use and possession of illicit drugs should be decriminalised The ATDC advocates a change toward the way that personal drug use and possession is handled in Tasmania. The ATDC advocates for a removal of criminal penalties toward people who are found with small quantities of illicit drugs for personal […]
ATDC Tasmanian Drug Strategy 2022 Submission
“We cannot endorse the Tasmanian Drug Strategy 2022-2027 as it stands as we believe that it will not drive the change that the sector, and Tasmanians who need support, require. It requires further development, and we stand ready to work closely with the State Government to assist in the development of strategy that will lead […]
Workforce Development
Position Statements on Workforce Development 1. Strategic direction There is currently no strategic direction guiding the Tasmanian ATOD workforce in its efforts to reform and to meet challenges. The development of a Tasmanian ATOD Workforce Development Strategy must be prioritised. 2. Longstanding funding issues Governments (both state and federal) can make an immediate impact by […]
