National Drug and Alcohol Awards
Celebrating Australian achievements to prevent
and reduce alcohol and other drug use and harm
Award categories
Principal Sponsor

AER Foundation
Major Sponsors

Department of Health and Ageing

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

Victoria Department of Human Services
Supporter

Victoria Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

ActNow - NSW Government
Collaborating organisations
Ted Noffs Foundation
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia
Australian Drug Foundation
Australian National Council on Drugs
Prime MinisterÕs award for excellence and outstanding contribution in drug and alcohol endeavours Excellence in prevention Excellence in treatment Excellence in research Excellence in services for young people Excellence in law enforcement Excellence in alcohol and drug media reporting Excellence in school drug education Honour roll How to enter Media releases Contacts Previous awards
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Prime Minister’s award for excellence and outstanding contribution in drug and alcohol endeavours

This award recognises an individual as having made a significant commitment and contribution to reducing the impact and negative effects of drug and alcohol use.

Only individuals can be nominated for this award.

MESSAGE: 2008 NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARDS

Kevin RuddI am delighted to offer my support for the 2008 National Drug and Alcohol Awards and to endorse the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to Drug and Alcohol Endeavours.

There are many exceptional people and organisations that are dedicated to helping Australia tackle our drug and alcohol problems. These people and organisations represent education, health, families, youth and law enforcement services, and I see these Awards as a fitting way to celebrate the positive contributions they make for all of us on a daily basis.

Government must also play their part to assist communities and individuals in combating drug and alcohol problems. In recognition of the need to reduce alcohol misuse in this country, the Australian Government has committed $53.5 million for a national strategy to address binge drinking among young Australians. This includes investment in community initiatives, early intervention programs and a multimedia campaign. In addition, the Government has brought the tax treatment of ready-to-drink beverages in line with full-strength spirits to help address binge drinking among young Australians. Evidence shows that increasing the price of alcohol is an effective measure in reducing alcohol consumption.

The Australian Government will also take a strong and active role in combating the source of illicit drugs, which costs the Australian community through health expenditure, crime and lost productivity, as well as the pain and suffering inflicted on individuals and families. The Government supports the National Drug Strategy as a mechanism for coordinating government policies in this area.

The Ted Noffs Foundation, the Australian Drug Foundation, the Alcohol and Other Drug Council of Australia and the Australian National Council on Drugs are to be commended for their leadership in the sector and for organising these annual awards.

Kevin Rudd's signature

The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister of Australia

For more information on this award, please contact the National Awards Coordinator.

 

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