National Drug Strategy
The National Drug Strategy (NDS) and its forerunner, the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NCADA), have been operating since 1985. Both NCADA and NDS were created with strong bipartisan political support and involve a cooperative venture between the Commonwealth and state/territory governments as well as the non-government sector.
Welcome
The National Drug Strategy, a cooperative venture between Australian, state and territory governments and the non-government sector, is aimed at improving health, social and economic outcomes for Australians by preventing the uptake of harmful drug use and reducing the harmful effects of licit and illicit drugs in our society.On this website you will find information about the National Drug Strategy and the advisory structures that support the strategy; links to the current drug campaign sites with information on initiatives at national, state/territory or community levels; the key research and data components supporting the strategy; publications; and key links to relevant government, professional organisations and drug-related portal sites.
Developing the next phase of Australia's National Drug Strategy
The current phase of the National Drug Strategy 2004-2009 is in its final year of implementation. The Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy has begun the process of developing the next phase of the strategy and is now seeking input from expert stakeholders and the broader community on directions for the strategy 2010-2015.Consultation: Australia's National Drug Strategy beyond 2009
What's New?
- Return on investment 2: evaluating the cost-effectiveness of needle and syringe programs in Australia 2009
- Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy Communique - 24 April 2009
- National Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Strategy 2008-2011
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