Media Release: Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council Tasmania 2024 election statement

ATDC Media Releases

The Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council Tasmania (ATDC) has sought commitments from all political parties and independent candidates in the 2024 state election to prioritise policies to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm in Tasmania. ATDC CEO Dr Jackie Hallam said alcohol and other drug services were shrinking across the state, but particularly in regional […]

ATDC 2024 Election Statement

Jackie Hallam

ATDC CEO Dr Jackie Hallam calls on the 2024 Tasmanian state election candidates to show leadership and to prioritise a clear commitment to reducing alcohol and drug related harm in Tasmania. Alcohol and other drug services are shrinking in the regions across Tasmania. Community managed services are having to make difficult decisions directly linked to […]

This Month: BPS and Workforce Survey

Jackie Hallam

Today we have submitted the ATDC Budget Priority Statement 2024/25 to the Department of Treasury and Finance. This is an annual process where we consult with members in a variety of ways to develop a submission that articulates our shared sector-wide priorities.

2024 Bus Tours – North West

Devonport 21 March, 2024 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (approximately) Submit your expression of interest below: ATDC Bus Tours 2024 ATDC Bus Tours are extremely popular and we are limited in numbers. Expressions of interest are open until early January, 2024. You will be advised of the results of your EOI by early Februrary. “*” […]

2024 Bus Tours – South

Hobart 19 March, 2024 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (approximately) Submit your expression of interest below: ATDC Bus Tours 2024 ATDC Bus Tours are extremely popular and we are limited in numbers. Expressions of interest are open until early January, 2024. You will be advised of the results of your EOI by early Februrary. “*” […]

Hi, from your new CEO

Jackie Hallam

Hello World, It is with enthusiasm and delight that I say “hi” for the first time as your new ATDC Chief Executive Officer. I am beyond chuffed and absolutely ready to deliver and advocate strongly on behalf of the members of the ATDC. I am lucky to have inherited a talented team of people (They […]

Final Words as CEO

Alison Lai

“The future is ours to influence” – Alison Lai, September 2023 These are the final words that I’d like to share as I write my final CEO eNews update. Words from me to everyone who has taken the time to read my updates, to express my sincere belief in the power that we all have […]

This is the moment to make your voice heard

Alison Lai

‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter’ – Martin Luther King. It’s been a while since I shared a good quote, and this very well-known quote resonated at this moment in time, when it comes to the importance of community engaging in discussions on the things that […]