National Centres of Excellence

National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA)
An internationally recognised research centre that works as a catalyst for change in the alcohol and other drugs field. The promotion of Workforce Development (WFD) principles, research and evaluation of effective practices is NCETA’s core business.
http://www.nceta.flinders.edu.au

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)
A premier research institution in Australia and is recognised internationally as a Research Centre of Excellence. The overall mission of NDARC is to conduct high quality research and related activities that increases the effectiveness of Australian and International treatment and other intervention responses to alcohol and other drug related harm.
http://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/

National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)
Conducts and disseminates high quality research that contributes to the primary prevention of harmful drug use and the reduction of drug related harm in Australia.
http://www.ndri.curtin.edu.au

Queensland Alcohol and Drug Research and Education Centre (QADREC)
Provides research output at a national and international level in alcohol and drug-related areas, training for professionals responding to alcohol and drug problems, and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in alcohol and drugs. Staff also provide support for resource development.
http://www.uq.edu.au/qadrec/index.html

Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre
Strives to promote and maximise the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities living with and affected by alcohol and other drug-related harms. They aspire to be a world leading service delivery and research and development centre.
http://www.turningpoint.org.au

Other Australian Drug Information

Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)
Delivers information, undertakes community development, researches priority issues and advocates for change.
http://www.adf.org.au

Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)
Provides a central point of access to quality Internet-based alcohol and drug information provided by prominent organisations in Australia and Internationally.
http://www.adin.com.au

Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD)
The principal advisory body to Government on drug policy that plays a critical role in ensuring the voice of the community is heard in relation to drug related policies and strategies.
http://www.ancd.org.au

Centre for Youth Drug Studies (CYDS)
The Centre for Youth Drug Studies (CYDS) is the research arm of the Australian Drug Foundation. CYDS conducts research into the nature, meaning and effects of young people’s drug use, and into the efficacy of programs and strategies in drug prevention, education and early intervention.
http://www.cyds.adf.org.au

DrugInfo Clearinghouse
Functions as a drug prevention network, providing easy access to information about alcohol and other drugs, and drug prevention. Professionals and members of the general community can use the service as their first port of call for information from local, national and international sources.
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au

Peak Bodies

National AOD Peak:

Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA)
The peak, national, non-government organisation representing the interests of the Australian alcohol and other drugs sector, providing a national voice for people working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs.
http://www.adca.org.au

State AOD Peaks:

Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NADA)
Peak organisation for the alcohol and drug non-government sector throughout NSW.
http://www.nada.org.au

Queensland Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (QNADA)
QNADA is the peak organisation for non-government alcohol and drug agencies throughout Queensland.
http://qnada.org.au

Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA)
VAADA is the peak body representing Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services in Victoria; and provides leadership, representation, advocacy and information to both AOD and non AOD related sectors.
http://www.vaada.org.au

Western Australian Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (WANADA)
WANADA is the peak body for the nonprofit alcohol and other drug sector in Western Australia.
http://www.wanada.org.au

ACT Youth Peak:

Youth Coalition of the ACT
The peak youth affairs body in the Australian Capital Territory responsible for representing the interests of people aged between 12 and 25, and those who work with them.
http://www.youthcoalition.net

ACT Mental Health Peak:

Mental Health Community Coalition (MHCC)
Peak body representing consumers, carers and the not for profit community mental health sector in the Australian Capital Territory.
http://www.mhccact.org.au

ACT Community Services Peak:

ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS)
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) is the peak representative body for community organizations providing services and support for low-income households
and people experiencing disadvantage in the Australian Capital Territory.
http://www.actcoss.org.au