PURPOSE
Purpose
AADC is the national peak body representing the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. AADC’s founding members comprise each state and territory peak body for the AOD sector, other national peak and representative bodies relating to the AOD sector, and professional bodies for those working in the AOD sector.
Our Strategic Plan 2022-2025 outlines our vision, mission and key priorities for the next three years. Find our Annual Reports on our Resources page.
Our vision
A strong, viable sector that enables equitable health, wellbeing, social outcomes and self-determination for individuals, families and communities impacted by alcohol and other drug related issues.
Our mission
To lead progressive, evidence-based policy and planning responses that achieve optimal health, wellbeing and social outcomes for all Australians impacted by alcohol and other drugs.
Our values
- Collaboration, equity and excellence
- Cultural safety and self-determination
- Inclusivity and respect for diversity, including for lived and living experience perspectives
- Integrity and independence
- Sector sustainability and advancement
Key Priority Areas
Our key priority areas are:
- Improved sector funding, capacity and coordination
- AOD sector inclusive national governance structure
- Workforce support and development
- Keeping people out of the criminal justice system
See our Strategic Plan 2022-2025 for more details.
AADC acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders, past, present and emerging.
AADC acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders, past, present and emerging.