Chief Executive Officer for the Alcohol and other Drugs Council, David Templeman, has welcomed the Government’s interest in alcohol and other drugs-related harm and their support for this national event.

“We are delighted that the Federal Government has brought this important health issue to the main stream agenda. Drug Action Week is for everyone - working to reduce alcohol and other drugs-related harm in Australia and provides us with opportunities to remind ourselves about the impact of these beverages and substances in our society,” Mr Templeman said.

The President of ADCA, Professor Robin Room, has also welcomed the high level of political commitment to Drug Action Week 2008, but emphasised that the need to keep alcohol and other drug issues at the forefront of thinking comes at a price.

“ADCA is grateful for the continued support from Government, but with so much more to be done in arresting alcohol related harm the AOD sector will need enhanced capacity,” Professor Room said.

As part of Drug Action Week 2008, the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, will be attending the National Drug and Alcohol Awards at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne on Friday 27 June to present the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence and Outstanding Contribution in Drug and Alcohol Endeavours.

For a full list of events taking place during Drug Action Week 2008 visit the website at www.drugactionweek.org.au.

Media Enquiries: For more information on the Launch and other Drug Action Week activities, contact Brian Flanagan on 02 6281 0686 (w) or 0400 860 058 (m), or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it