Alcohol & other drugs services in Victoria
Treatment & support

Alcohol & other drugs services in Victoria

The Victorian Government has announced the development of a new strategy that will look at the way government, health services, businesses, families and communities work together to address alcohol and drug related harms in Victoria.

Consultation on the strategy and has opened public submissions from individuals and organisations. The consultations will help shape the strategy, including reflections on the current treatment system, the role of government and ideas for reforms in specific areas.

For more information on the whole of government Victorian Alcohol and Drug Strategy.

What's New

New Victorian Legislation to ban the sale of Cannabis Water Pipes (Bongs) - October 2011

 Service Guideline for Gender Sensitivity and Safety
The advice this guideline provides will assist mental health, and alcohol and other drug services in providing a safe environment that takes into account the full spectrum of individual needs whch can impact on helath and wellbeing.