The ATDC is the peak body representing and supporting community organisations, and the people they assist, to reduce
alcohol, tobacco and other drug related harm for all Tasmanians. Our vision is a Tasmania without alcohol, tobacco or other drug related harm or discrimination.
Problematic use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs continues to be a major cause of harm in Tasmania, and is a significant
driver of preventable death, disease and illness, psychological distress, unemployment, homelessness and criminal offences.
As an independent not-for-profit, the ATDC represents Tasmanian member organisations across the spectrum of alcohol, tobacco and other drug services and programs. This includes information and awareness, prevention and early intervention and specialised treatment and recovery.
Working with all levels of government and the community, the ATDC plays a vital role in leading, collaborating and advocating for increased investment into treatment services, and population based initiatives that reduce the harms associated with substance use across Tasmania.
The ATDC supports the sector through training and sector capacity building, as well as undertaking policy and advocacy
projects with, and on behalf of our members. At all times our work is underpinned by a commitment to evidence-based practices and policies, consumer participation, harm minimisation and partnerships and collaboration.
Benefits of membership
Members gain access to a range of services provided by the ATDC, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Tasmanian alcohol, tobacco and other drugs sector.
- Stay informed: Our eNews, website and Facebook page are dedicated to sharing information, events and online sector resources.
- Collaborate and network: Our regular state-wide member meetings, members-only training, bite-sized lunchtime webinars, and networking events offer opportunities to share your information and experiences with other Tasmanian alcohol, tobacco and other drugs sector organisations and individuals.
- Build the capacity of your workforce: Organisational members can access heavily subsidised evidence-based training our biennial conference and the opportunity to nominate staff for a range of professional development opportunities. In the past, these opportunities included placements in the Tasmanian Leaders I-LEAD program, the Australian Institute of Company Director’s Not-for-Profit Director course and targeted education and information sessions for front-line workers.
- Inform sector development and policy: Members can contribute to the ATDC’s local and national policy submissions, contribute to the development of annual Tasmanian Government State Budget Priority Statements, and be involved in the co-design of sector reform planning and implementation initiatives relating to the Tasmanian alcohol, tobacco and other drugs sector.
Membership Categories
Full Membership
VOTING
Full membership is available to legally constituted non-government and not-for-profit associations whose primary function includes the delivery of alcohol, tobacco and other drug services.
Full members are listed on the ATDC website Members page and, if applicable, in the Service Directory.
Associate Membership
NON-VOTING
Associate Membership (Organisation) is available to organisations that do not qualify for full membership, but which have an interest in the reduction of harms associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
Associate Members are listed on the ATDC website Members page under ‘Associate Members’.
Individual Membership
NON-VOTING
Individual Membership is available to individuals with involvement in some aspect of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (must be 18 or older at time of application).
This category may include:
- People with lived or living experience of alcohol, tobacco or other drug use
- Family members and carers of people with lived or living experience of alcohol, tobacco or other drug use
- Any person elected to government office
Individual members are not listed in ATDC materials.
Become an ATDC Member
Life Membership
The Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council life membership is awarded to individuals acknowledged by the Council to have rendered outstanding service to the Council and/or the ATOD sector over a long period of time.
Life members are individuals acknowledged by Council to have rendered outstanding service to Council and/or the ATOD sector over a long period of time. Life membership shall be granted only by a General Meeting on the express recommendation of the Board.
Successful nominations for life membership are announced at the ATDC Annual General Meeting.
