Media Releases - 2010
21 December 2010
ADCA says: ‘Don’t become a statistic over the festive season’
With the festive season fast approaching the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) wishes all Australians a happy and safe end to 2010. Chief Executive officer of ADCA, David Templeman said this time of year was traditionally a challenging time for everyone – families and... read more
13 December 2010
ADCA and Police Commissioners Join Forces for Operation Unite
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) today joined with Police Commissioners across Australia and New Zealand to launch the third “Operation Unite” blitz to crack down on drunken violence, and to make people feel safer and more secure.This is the third action initiated by... read more
25 November 2010
NEW ADCA BOARD RATIFIED
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) last night (25 November) ratified the election results for the new ADCA Board which is holding its inaugural meeting in Canberra today. The Patron of ADCA, Professor Ian Webster AO, welcomed the... read more
22 November 2010
Encourage Schoolies to Party Safely (TAS)
Every year thousands of Year 12 students celebrate the completion of their final examinations and this weekend sees Tasmanian schoolies kick-off their 2010 holidays at popular beachside destinations. The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) urges common sense to prevail in... read more
15 November 2010
Encourage Schoolies to Party Safely (NT)
With Year 12 students around Australia preparing to participate in schoolies celebrations the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) urges common sense to prevail in relation to alcohol and other drugs. Every year thousands of Year 12 students celebrate the completion of their... read more
15 November 2010
Encourage Schoolies to Party Safely (QLD)
With Year 12 students around Australia preparing to participate in schoolies celebrations the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) urges common sense to prevail in relation to alcohol and other drugs. Every year thousands of Year 12 students celebrate the completion of their... read more
14 November 2010
Encourage Schoolies to Party Safely (SA)
With Year 12 students around Australia preparing to participate in schoolies celebrations the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) urges common sense to prevail in relation to alcohol and other drugs. Every year thousands of Year 12 students celebrate the completion of their... read more
14 November 2010
Encourage Schoolies to Party Safely (VIC)
With Year 12 students around Australia preparing to participate in schoolies celebrations the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) urges common sense to prevail in relation to alcohol and other drugs. Every year thousands of Year 12 students celebrate the completion of their... read more
11 November 2010
All Governments Urged to Follow NSW Lead on political donations
Federal, State/ Territory, and Local Governments should follow the lead of the New South Wales (NSW) Government and Legislate to ban political donations from alcohol, gambling and tobacco industries, the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) urged today. The Chief Executive... read more
9 November 2010
Don’t Let ‘Out of Control’ Schoolies Celebrations Ruin the Party!
With Year 12 students around Australia preparing to participate in schoolies celebrations the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) urges common sense in relation to alcohol and other drugs.Every year thousands of Year 12 students celebrate the completion of their final examinations... read more
17 October 2010
Reduce alcohol charged violence during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival
With the Caulfield Cup tomorrow and the Melbourne Cup approaching, the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) calls for racegoers to recognise the violent consequences that come from excessive drinking. The Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee’s recent Inquiry into Strategies to... read more
14 September 2010
Status Change for Medically Supervised Injecting Centre Welcomed
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) congratulates the New South Wales (NSW) Government on its decision to formalise the status of Australia’s only Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) in Kings Cross in Sydney.Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ADCA, Mr David Templeman,... read more
13 September 2010
Operation Unite Targets Alcohol Related Violence
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) hails police services across Australia and New Zealand for their united stand to tackle alcohol violence through ‘Operation Unite’ this week-end.Following the success of Operation Unite in December last year, a strong and focussed police... read more
7 September 2010
New Government Must Act on Healthcare Reform
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) says that a priority for the new Gillard Labor Government is to deliver on its Election 2010 commitment to tackle alcohol and other drugs (AOD) misuse as part of the National Primary Healthcare Reform. “While ADCA’s congratulates the Prime... read more
23 August 2010
Alcohol: Adopt the ‘Silver Fern’ Approach and New Research
What more evidence do Australian politicians need to tackle the escalating alcohol crisis than this week’s shake-up of liquor laws in New Zealand, and today’s very disturbing release of research commissioned by the Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation (AERF) that alcohol misuse in... read more
15 August 2010
ADCA Alert (5 of 5) Major Political Parties ‘Miss the Health Reform Boat’ on AOD - Election 2010
With all the Election 2010 Opposition talk about “stopping the boats”, the major political parties have both actually failed to “board the health reform boat” to seize the opportunity to engage with and reassure the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) frontline workers that the sector matters. At the... read more
2 August 2010
ADCA Alert (3 of 5) Letters to Party Leaders on AOD & Healthcare Reform - Election 2010
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) today wrote individual letters directly to Prime Minister Julia Gillard MP, and the Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott MP, calling on them to announce their respective party policy on alcohol and other drugs. Each was titled WHERE IS YOUR... read more
2 August 2010
ADCA Alert (2 of 5) Health Reform Includes Many Priorities – Election 2010
While commending the Labor Party’s new mental health funding policy to tackle suicide and promote better mental health in our communities, the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) sees this as only addressing one area in the National Primary Healthcare Reform equation.“There is a... read more
2 August 2010
Alcohol and other Drugs – “In or Out of Health Reform?”
The overall thrust of the Government’s national health reform program reiterated in last night’s Budget is to be applauded, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA), Mr David Templeman, said today.ADCA strongly supports the National Health and... read more
2 August 2010
Healthcare Reform must take care of the vulnerable
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) supports the Federal Government’s health and hospitals reform plan, but is concerned that vulnerable groups, such as those with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) problems and complex needs are not forgotten.CEO of ADCA, Mr David Templeman, said... read more
27 July 2010
Board
PatronProfessor Ian Webster AOExecutivePresident Professor Robin RoomVice President Mr John MendozaExecutive Director (Administration) Professor Jenny FlemingExecutive Director (Finance) Mr Larry PierceBoard DirectorsMr Moses AbbatangeloMr James PittsMr Tony TriminghamMs Violet BaconMr Mick Palmer... read more
27 July 2010
ADCA Media Release (2 of 2) Health Reform Includes Many Priorities – Election 2010
While commending the Labor Party’s new mental health funding policy to tackle suicide and promote better mental health in our communities, the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) sees this as only addressing one area in the National Primary Healthcare Reform equation.“There is a... read more
21 July 2010
Misuse of pharmaceutical drugs can have dire consequences
The misuse of prescribed and non-prescribed pharmaceutical drugs can result in dangerous and even fatal consequences, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA), Mr David Templeman, said today. “While prescription and over-the-counter medicines... read more
19 July 2010
ADCA Alert (1 of 5) A Matter of Public Importance – Election 2010
A Question on Notice to all Political Parties contesting the 2010 Election: What are YOUR policies on alcohol and other drugs (AOD), and will they be included in plans for National Primary Health Care Reform? “Since late 2009, the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) has been... read more
7 July 2010
Nominate now for the PM’s National Drug and Alcohol Award
Nominations are now invited for the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to Drug and Alcohol Endeavours at this year’s National Drug and Alcohol Awards (NDAA).This award category is open to individuals only who are recognised for having made a significant commitment... read more
7 July 2010
Sydney’s Medically Supervised Injecting Centre must be permanent
Mr David Templeman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA), says that a trial period of almost ten years for Australia’s only Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) in Kings Cross is unacceptable and that making this vital health service... read more
7 July 2010
Drug Use Concern for Seniors
Seniors Week (21 to 28 March 2010) is an ideal time for older Australians to take stock of what medications they may be taking, and make themselves and carers aware of correct dosages, repeat scripts, and expiry dates."Research has shown that older Australians are most at risk of side-effects from... read more
7 July 2010
Banish the booze in February
Facing up to the harms caused by alcohol is an important part of the annual FebFast, the national health and charity campaign which is supported by the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA).Its not too late to join the record number of FebFasters in 2010. Not only does the break from... read more
7 July 2010
ADCA Dismayed at Government’s Failure To Address Alcohol Tax Reform
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) cannot understand the lack of action on alcohol tax reform when Government has been so focussed on health reform.ADCA Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Templeman, said he was astonished that the priority appears to be supporting the alcohol... read more
11 May 2010
ADCA Alcohol Policy Position – ‘Need to Change Australia’s Drinking Culture’
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alcohol and other drugs Council of Australia (ADCA), Mr David Templeman, says that more needs to be done by Governments to change Australia’s drinking culture. “ADCA has over the past two years supported the Federal Government for placing alcohol-related... read more
1 May 2010
ADCA Dismayed at Government’s Failure To Address Alcohol Tax Reform – 2 May 2010
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) cannot understand the lack of action on alcohol tax reform when Government has been so focussed on health reform. ADCA Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Templeman, said he was astonished that the priority appears to be supporting the alcohol... read more
20 April 2010
What’s Included In Primary Health Care Reform? 15 April 2010
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) welcomes the Prime Minister’s recent announcements on health care and calls on the Government not to overlook the significant costs of alcohol, drugs, and mental health disorders. Chief Executive Officer of ADCA, Mr David Templeman, stressed... read more
30 March 2010
Preventative Healthcare Broader Than Diabetes: 31 March 2010
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) welcomed today’s announcement by the Prime Minister of an extra $436 million to assist nearly 1 000 000 Australians living with diabetes.“Preventative healthcare covers more than diabetes,” the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ADCA, Mr David... read more
21 March 2010
Drug Use Concern for Seniors - 22 March 2010
Seniors Week (21 to 28 March 2010) is an ideal time for older Australians to take stock of what medications they may be taking, and make themselves and carers aware of correct dosages, repeat scripts, and expiry dates. ”Research has shown that older Australians are most at risk of side-effects from... read more
3 March 2010
Healthcare Reform must take care of the vulnerable
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) supports the Federal Government’s health and hospitals reform plan, but is concerned that vulnerable groups, such as those with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) problems and complex needs are not forgotten. CEO of ADCA, Mr David Templeman, said... read more
