Media
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s media team is readily available to help journalists with their media enquiries, with a range of spokespeople available to share their expertise on different alcohol and other drug-related issues.
For interviews and media enquiries, please call the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s media team on 0430 948 380 or email media@adf.org.au
Latest media releases
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10/07/2024: Survey highlights need for AOD education and support for concerned family and friends
A survey by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation has sadly found the majority of people (64%) worried about a friend or relative’s alcohol or other drug use, don’t feel they know how to provide support.
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25/06/2024: ADF supports pill testing trial announced for Victoria
In a first for Victoria, the trial will take place this coming summer, giving festival-goers the opportunity to test potentially dangerous substances before taking them.
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08/05/2024: Overdoses keep rising; Action urgently needed
New data released by the Penington Institute today has revealed an alarming increase in the number of drug-induced deaths reported in Australia, with 2,356 lives lost in 2022 – 79 more than in 2021 and almost double the road toll.
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23/4/2024: No Medically Supervised Injecting Room Trial for Melbourne's CBD
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation is disappointed that Victoria’s Allan Labor Government has ruled out trialling a medically supervised injecting room in Melbourne’s CBD, despite calls from health experts and a report by former Victoria Police Commissioner, Ken Lay, which clearly recommend a trial.
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28/2/2024 Community sports celebrated at Parliament House
Australia’s best community sporting clubs and volunteers were today celebrated at the annual Good Sports Awards at Parliament House, Canberra, for going above and beyond in making their clubs healthy and family-friendly environments.
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29/2/2024 New report shows concerning alcohol and other drugs trends
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation says a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), reaffirms the unacceptable level of alcohol-related harms across the nation.
2/2/2024 New report reveals concerning number of parents allowing their children to drink alcohol
The ADF says new data released today in the Secondary school students’ use of alcohol and other substances report (2022-2023) shows a concerning number of parents allowing their children to drink alcohol.
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15/12/2023 More than one in four Aussies drinking at risky levels
The ADF says new data released today by the ABS further highlights the need for stronger education and targeted campaigns around risky drinking and related harms such as accidents, injuries and diseases like cancer.
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7/12/23 Survey highlights need for more AOD education
A new survey commissioned by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation has revealed only 20 per cent of people who use alcohol and other drugs at risky levels believe their use is a problem.
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10/10/23 A step towards a health-based approach to drug use in NSW
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation welcomes reports that the New South Wales Government is planning to introduce legislation to expand its pre-court drug diversion scheme for cannabis, to include other drugs.
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27/10/23 Spike in alcohol-induced deaths sounds alarm
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals there was a 9.1 percent increase in the alcohol-induced death rate in 2022 – the highest rate recorded in over a decade.
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28/08/23: Suite of measures needed to reduce overdose
Penington Institute’s Annual Overdose Report highlights the need for ongoing, long-term investment into drug-related harm prevention and reduction initiatives, as well as treatment services.
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30/06/23:Concerning trends in new report
A new report summarising the most recent data on alcohol and other drugs in Australia has highlighted the need for greater action to prevent and reduce their related harms, including injury and death.
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02/05/23: Major vaping reforms
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation has commended the Australian Government on taking much needed action on e-cigarettes but says it’s crucial adequate support is in place for people who have developed a nicotine dependence through vaping.
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06/04/23: Avoid drink or drug driving
With many Aussies set to hit the road for the Easter holidays, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation is urging drivers to avoid getting behind the wheel if they’re drinking or using drugs.
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21/02/23: QLD drug law leadership
Health organisations have commended the Queensland Government for introducing legislation to expand the Police Drug Diversion Program for cannabis to include other drugs, saying it’s a positive step towards a health-based approach to drug use.
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16/02/23: Community sport champions celebrated
Australia’s best community sporting clubs and volunteers were celebrated at the Good Sports Awards at Parliament House, Canberra, for going above and beyond in making their clubs healthy and inclusive.