Local community services
The broader environment and the local community can have a role to play in preventing, or delaying, the uptake of alcohol and other drugs by young people. Find out more about community-driven programs, including a summary of what they do and contact details.
About the organisation: Provides early intervention and prevention frameworks to communities that focus on reducing the harms from substance use, disengagement from school, and risk-taking/harmful behaviour that young people may experience. There is a focus on ensuring communities cater to their local needs and implement evidence-based strategies to target them.
Available resources: Training collateral to roll out Communities That Care in local communities – catered to the different phases of the CTC model. Case studies and publications that support the CTC model Community, School and Family-focused programs.
Target Audience: Parents. Teachers. Health professionals. Youth workers. Other. Young people (individual).
About the organisation: Local Drug Action Teams (LDATs) are community primary prevention groups funded to implement activities that prevent the harms associated with alcohol and other drug use.
Available resources: The LDAT Program provides multiple resources available to the public on best practice for primary prevention strategies. Toolkits on strong and connected communities, involving volunteers, and community participation in liquor licensing can be accessed on the website.
Target Audience: Parents, Teachers, Health professionals, Youth workers, Other, Young people (individual), Peers.