Media Releases - 2011
13 December 2011
ADCA Welcomes Appointment of New Health Minister
ADCA Media Release (13 December 2011).- ADCA Welcomes Appointment of New Health Minister: The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) today welcomed the elevation of the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP to the Cabinet position of Minister for Health and Ageing.Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of... read more
30 November 2011
Leading Practitioners in the Alcohol & other Drugs Field
ADCA Media Release (28 November 2011): The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) has two new Life Members – Dr Maggie Brady and Mr David McDonald – whose nominations were endorsed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ADCA last Thursday, 24 November 2011.The President of the ADCA... read more
27 November 2011
ADCA Board Vice-President & New Directors Confirmed
ADCA Media Release (25 November 2011).- ADCA Board Vice-President & New Directors Confirmed: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) has confirmed the election of Associate Professor Alison Ritter BA (Honours), MA (Clin Psych) PHD as Board... read more
22 November 2011
Dates Set for drug Action Week 2012
ADCA Media Release (23 November 2011): Dates for Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012, the annual alcohol and other drugs (AOD) awareness initiative coordinated by the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) and supported by the Federal Government through the Department of Health and Ageing (... read more
17 November 2011
ADCA Says Strong Messages Needed to Safeguard 'Schoolies'
ADCA Media Release (18 November 2011) – ADCA Says Strong Messages Needed to Safeguard ‘Schoolies’: The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) has issued a plea for parents and guardians to “Schoolie Proof” school leavers before they head off over the next three weeks to kick-up their... read more
9 October 2011
World Mental Health Day - an Opportunity to Enhance Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
Monday, 10 October 2011: The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) strongly urges improvements in access and capacity of mental health and wellbeing services. Supporting the World Mental Health Day 2011 theme of “the Great Push: Investing in Mental Health”, ADCA Chief Executive... read more
21 September 2011
ADCA Welcomes Appointment of New ANPHA CEO
Issued 21 September 2011: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alcohol and other Drug Council of Australia (ADCA), Mr David Templeman, today welcomed the appointment of Ms Louise Sylvan as the new CEO of the Australian National Preventive Health Agency’s (ANPHA).“It is pleasing to see people in the... read more
8 September 2011
4 -11 September: Children Deserve Protection from Alcohol and Other Drugs Harm
This week is National Child Protection Week and the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) are sending out a strong message with this year’s theme - Play Your Part to keep children safe. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of... read more
15 August 2011
Federal Government Must Take Control of Alcohol Labeling
ADCA Media Release (16 August 2011).- Federal Government Must Take Control of Alcohol Labeling: The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) is calling on the Federal Government to urgently take control of alcohol labeling to enhance the public’s understanding of the alcohol guidelines.... read more
13 June 2011
Communities Rally for Record Drug Action Week (DAW) 2011
Communities across Australia have embraced Drug Action Week (DAW) 2011 registering more than 750 activities to raise awareness of alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) issues and to promote the achievements of the frontline workers who strive to reduce drug-related harm. Launched today (14 June) at... read more
31 May 2011
ADCA Targets Political Donations from Tobacco/ Alcohol Industries
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) believes the Opposition’s “political about turn” on tobacco plain packaging is a step in the right direction to enhance the health and wellbeing of all Australians.“But the next step must now be to focus on the banning of all political... read more
26 May 2011
ADCA Backs Plain Packaging and Bans on Tobacco/ Alcohol Political Donations
Tobacco, like alcohol and other drugs, has a tremendous social and economic impact on the health and wellbeing of Australian communities and steps to introduce plain packaging along with bans on political donations from tobacco/ alcohol industry heavyweights are to be applauded.While the Alcohol... read more
15 May 2011
Operation Unite a Success – But BIG Alcohol Deception Continues
Operation Unite has again highlighted the urgent need for the Federal and State Governments to take immediate decisive action to curb Australia’s “drinking culture”. “It’s unfortunate that Governments and Oppositions acknowledge this problem and support initiatives like Operation Unite, but... read more
20 April 2011
Don’t Let Alcohol and other Drugs Ruin Easter/ ANZAC Day
Extended holiday periods like Easter and ANZAC Day, combined with the increased risk of excessive consumption of alcohol and misuse of other drugs, including prescription drugs, can be deadly.Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA), David Templeman,... read more
7 April 2011
Will NSW Leadership Commit to Alcohol Reform?
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22 March 2011
PHAA & ADCA: Drinks Industry Group Should Stop Using Young People
Leading health organisations have criticised the alcohol industry’s DrinkWise organisation for involving young people in what appears to be largely a promotional exercise. Additionally, DrinkWise’s claims to be ‘independent’ have been criticised, along with the organisation’s perceived selective... read more
17 March 2011
DEDICATED THEME DAYS FOR DRUG ACTION WEEK 2011
A range of strong supporting themes have been developed for Drug Action Week 2011 (DAW) and compliment the overarching theme of “Looking After YOUR Mind!”. The theme days will run from Monday, 20 June through to Friday, 24 June and provide participating DAW event coordinators across Australia to... read more
2 March 2011
ADCA Says ‘Alcohol Has NO Place in School Fundraising’
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) strongly welcomes the decision of the Australian National Council of Drugs (ANCD) in seeking the Australian school community’s agreement to not permit the use, sale, or promotion of alcohol products in school fundraising activities. There... read more
13 February 2011
Will the ‘New Gillard Health Reform’ Keep People Out of the Hospital System?
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) strongly welcomes today’s initiative by the Gillard Government to focus on primary community healthcare to stem Australia’s “very high hospitalisation rate”.“It’s encouraging to see the mind-set change to prevention rather than waiting until... read more
31 January 2011
ADCA Urges Alcohol Industry to Follow Brewer’s ‘lead’
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) is encouraged to see one of Australia’s leading brewers voluntarily adopting proposed alcohol labelling recommendations, and urges the rest of the alcohol industry to do the same. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ADCA, Mr... read more
20 January 2011
FebFast 2011 will improve your health and wellbeing
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) encourages all Australians to forgo alcohol this February for FebFast 2011, the annual national health and charity campaign to raise awareness and educate Australians about their personal alcohol consumption. Chief Executive Officer of ADCA,... read more
13 January 2011
Registrations OPEN on 27 January for DAW 2011
Registrations OPEN on 27 January for Drug Action Week (DAW) 2011, the annual alcohol and other drugs (AOD) awareness initiative coordinated by the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) and supported by the Federal Government through the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA).... read more
