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

Department of Health and Ageing
Major Sponsor

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Sponsors

AER Foundation

Australian Drug Foundation
Supporters

ActNow - NSW Government

ACT Health
Collaborating organisations
Ted Noffs Foundation
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia
Australian Drug Foundation
Australian National Council on Drugs

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Excellence in treatment and support

This award recognises excellence in the provision of services for the treatment of any type of drug dependence. Any treatment provider or intervention is eligible.

Judging criteria — that the service:

  • is based on current best practice for client care and outcomes in drug and alcohol treatment
  • has been evaluated and found to be effective in reducing or stopping alcohol or other drug use reducing criminal activity, improving physical and emotional health, improving social functioning and relationships, or making meaningful contributions to the community
  • is integrated into the drug and alcohol sector
  • consults with clients about quality improvement and client satisfaction
  • has well developed links with the broader community, and
  • provides staff with professional supervision and supports their ongoing development.

For more information on this award, please contact the National Events Manager.

Make a nomination for this award

 

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