Media Releases - 2012
7 December 2012
Theme/ Dates Set for Drug Action Week 2013
The overarching theme of “Drugs, Communities & Families!”, together with strong supporting daily themes, have been agreed for Drug Action Week (DAW) 2013. An annual alcohol and other drugs (AOD) awareness initiative coordinated by the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) and... read more
29 November 2012
CALL TO ACTION ON FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER REPORT
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) welcomes the release of the Federal Government’s report into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, FASD: the Hidden Harm, and strongly supports its recommendations for action. ADCA Board President Dr Mal Washer MP said today bipartisan support for... read more
27 November 2012
ADCA Patron Welcomes New Board President
The Patron of the Alcohol and other Drug Council of Australia (ADCA), Professor Ian Webster AO, today welcomed the confirmation of Dr Mal Washer MP M.B.B.S., as the new President of the ADCA Board. “I am certain that the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector will benefit from a combination of Dr... read more
9 October 2012
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: Ideal opportunity to promote greater awareness
Mental Health Minister Mark Butler MP is an inspiration to his fellow parliamentarians in pushing for greater awareness of mental health issues according to David Templeman, CEO of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council (ADCA), Australia’s peak Non-Government Organisation representing the AOD sector.... read more
11 July 2012
NSW Government Decision Promotes Alcohol Harm
The decision by New South Wales liquor licensing authorities to allow the ALDI supermarket chain to sell alcohol from at least nine of its Hunter region outlets is incomprehensible according to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA). ADCA CEO David Templeman says the NSW... read more
27 June 2012
Strong Support for Productivity Commission Investigating the Decriminalisation of Drugs
ADCA Media Release (27 June): The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA), Australia’s peak non-Government body for the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector says a proposal that the Productivity Commission investigate the decriminalisation of drugs is timely.According to ADCA’s Chief... read more
24 June 2012
NO ROOM FOR “CLAYTONS” APPROACH TO SPORTS SPONSORSHIP
ADCA Media Release (25 June 2012): The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) says all sporting codes should say no to alcohol industry sponsorship to enhance the health and wellbeing of future generations of Australians. ADCA’s call follows the weekend announcement in Melbourne by... read more
12 June 2012
ADCA Media Release (13 June). - Communities Rally for Record Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012
*/ ADCA Media Release (13 June).- Communities Rally for Record Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012: Communities across Australia have rallied in support of Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012 registering more than 850 activities to raise awareness of alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues and to promote the... read more
4 June 2012
Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012 registrations Top 700
ADCA media Release (5 June 2012): Registrations for Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012 have topped the 700 mark with only two weeks to go until the scheduled week from 17 to 23 June.With DAW 2012 registrations closing on 15 June, register NOW to ensure your organisation is recognised on the national... read more
20 May 2012
ADCA Media Release (21 May 2012). - Registrations for Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012 exceed 500 events
ADCA Media Release (21 May 2012). - Registrations for Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012 exceed 500 events: Registrations for DAW 2012 continue to grow, with over 500 events now scheduled for the week which begins on 17 June and runs through to 23une 23. With only four weeks left to go, register... read more
16 May 2012
Midwest Community Drug Service Team Promotes DAW 2012 in Western Australia
ADCA Media Alert (17 May 2012): The Midwest Community Drug Service Team (CDST) in Western Australia (WA) is working closely with Geraldton’s local Aboriginal radio station Radio Mama to broadcast messages promoting Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012. “The daily themes for DAW are important sub-elements of... read more
7 May 2012
ADCA Strongly Supports National Families Week 2012
ADCA Media Release (8 May 2012): ADCA Strongly Supports National Families Week 2012: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA), Mr David Templeman, has become an Ambassador for National Families Week 2012, Australia’s main celebration of the... read more
16 April 2012
Government Urged to Establish Parliamentary Inquiry on Alcohol Harm
ADCA Media Release (17 April 2012): The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) today called for a broad ranging Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into alcohol-related harm as an initial step to change Australia’s “drinking culture”. ADCA’s Chief executive Officer (CEO), Mr David... read more
15 April 2012
ADCA Media Release (13 April 2012).- Dedicated Daily Themes for Drug Action Week 2012
ADCA Media Release (13 April 2012).- Dedicated Daily Themes for Drug Action Week 2012: Based on positive reactions to dedicated daily themes for last year’s Drug Action Week (DAW), the 2012 theme days will again provide strong support for the main DAW theme of “Looking After YOUR Mind!”. The... read more
2 April 2012
ADCA ENCOURAGES RATIONAL DISCUSSION ABOUT ‘WAR ON DRUGS’ REPORT
ADCA Media Release (3 April 2012): ADCA ENCOURAGES RATIONAL DISCUSSION ABOUT ‘WAR ON DRUGS’ REPORT.- Just because the Australia 21’s report, “The prohibition of illicit drugs is killing and criminalising our children and we are all letting it happen”, might be confronting to some, this doesn’t... read more
7 March 2012
ADCA WELCOMES MORE FUNDING FOR ALCOHOL RESEARCH8
ADCA Media Release (6 March 2012): The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) today welcomed the Federal Government’s funding of three major alcohol research to be undertaken by Professor Steve Allsop, Dr Tanya Chikritzhs, and Professor Robin Room.The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of... read more
5 March 2012
ADCA Welcomes More Funding for Alcohol Research
ADCA Media Release (6 March 2012): The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) today welcomed the Federal Government’s funding of three major alcohol research to be undertaken by Professor Steve Allsop, Dr Tanya Chikritzhs, and Professor Robin Room.The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of... read more
26 February 2012
DAW 2012 Event Registrations Are Rolling In!
ADCA Media Release (27 February 2012): The national Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012 is shaping up to be another highly successful seven days of awareness raising and celebratory activities on the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector calendar. The national launch has been locked in for Wednesday... read more
19 February 2012
New Perscription Drugs Monitoring Model Opens Door to Target Alcohol Harm
ADCA Media Release (17 February 2012): The Federal Government initiative to crackdown on prescription painkiller abuse is to be applauded as the misuse of pharmaceutical drugs can result in dangerous and even fatal consequences, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alcohol and other Drugs... read more
31 January 2012
ADCA Says Federal Government Must Act to Deal With FASD!
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) is calling on the Federal Government to take a holistic strategic approach to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) that is culturally appropriate for community care and support services across Australia. The Chief Executive Officer (... read more
30 January 2012
Follow Drug Action Week 2012 on Twitter and Facebook
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) today (31 January) launched Facebook and Twitter pages for Drug Action Week (DAW) 2012. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ADCA, Mr David Templeman, said that by incorporating these social media communication tools into this year’s... read more
26 January 2012
ADCA Says Cheap Alcohol Marketing by ALDI is Irresponsible!
ADCA Media Release (27 January 2012): The planned sale of cut-price beer in ALDI supermarkets as featured in Sydney newspapers is totally irresponsible and will further add to alcohol harm with Australia says the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA). “When beer is on the shelves for... read more
