ACT Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector

  

About the ACT AOD Sector

The ACT AOD Sector is comprised of a diverse range of Non-Government and Government services that work to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of AOD in the ACT community.

These services offer a range of programs and supports including assessment, information & education, counselling, case management, detoxification, pharmacotherapy support, outreach support, rehabilitation and relapse prevention.

For information about AOD Services in the ACT visit the ACT AOD Services Directory .

In addition to these services, the ACT AOD sector also has established the:

ACT AOD Executive Directors’ Group

A group for ACT AOD Chief Executives and Executive Directors that provides broad strategic direction for the sector.

ACT AOD Workers’ Group

A group made up of one nominated representative from each ACT AOD Service that provides input into sector development activities.

ACT AOD Sector Project

A project that aims to build the capacity and identity of the AOD sector in the ACT, foster intra and cross-sectoral relationships, and improve outcomes while maintaining respect for the diversity of services and for people who are affected by AOD.

The Comorbidity Project

A project that aims to assist and support non-government ACT AOD services to undertake service improvement processes to better identify and manage clients experiencing comorbid AOD and mental health issues.

ACT Drug Action Week Planning Group

A group facilitated by the ACT AOD Sector Project to bring key stakeholders together to plan activities for Drug Action Week.