Reduced substance use

Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service

Aboriginal-led alcohol and drug services in Perth. Culturally appropriate AOD counseling, residential rehabilitation, and family support for Aboriginal people.

For Aboriginal youthAboriginal families

Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council SA

Aboriginal-led alcohol and drug services for Aboriginal young people in SA. Culturally appropriate prevention, early intervention, counseling, and healing programs. Family-centered, culturally grounded practice.

For 12-25 yearsAboriginal youth

The Pew Charitable Trusts

Research and recommendations to improve public health outcomes, including mental health care, substance use disorder treatment, and suicide prevention

For State agencies, hospitals, researchers, health partners, and general public

Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Limited

Support for people affected by alcohol and other drug use

For People affected by alcohol and drug use

BackTrack Youth Works

Award-winning dog and at-risk youth program in Armidale, NSW. Young people work with rescue dogs, engineering projects, and environmental conservation. Achieved 50% reduction in police contact, 60% improvement in school engagement, 70% reduction in substance use. Intensive mentoring, practical skills, and community connection.

For 12-24 yearsAt-risk youth

BG Fit

Culturally grounded health and fitness program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Mount Isa. Uses sport, physical activity and cultural mentoring to build resilience and connection.

For youthfirst_nations

Community-led crime prevention, alcohol and drug counselling, and youth diversion services. The Mampu-Maninjaku program provides holistic support combining substance misuse prevention with community-based diversion strategies.

For 10-25 yearsAt-risk youthSubstance misuse

Changing Habits and Reaching Targets (CHART)

Behavioral Change program in Queensland. Offending behavior intervention, Problem solving, Relapse prevention[5]

For 10-17 in justice system

Community Justice Groups (CJGs)

Indigenous Justice Support program in Queensland. Justice system navigation, Community empowerment, Alcohol management support[3]

For All ages (focus on Indigenous people)

Community organizations

Programs aiming to reduce re-offending for those already in contact with the justice system or with a broader community focus on improving economic opportunity, addressing health issues including drug and alcohol use and disability.

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleCommunity residents

Equine Experience

Youth Mental Health program in Queensland. Equine therapy, Mental health support, Experiential learning

Highly successful Aboriginal-led youth engagement program on Groote Eylandt. Achieved 95% reduction in youth crime (346 offences in 2018-19 to 17 in 2021-22). Zero youth offenders in Don Dale as of January 2024. Includes Healing Centre (cultural healing, group therapy, drug/alcohol services) and Bush Rehabilitation Camp (traditional culture immersion, work discipline). Established under Local Decision-Making Agreement 2018.

For 10-17 yearsGroote Eylandt youthBarkly region

headspace

Mental health, physical health, alcohol and drug support, and work/study support services for young people aged 12-25

For Young people (10-17)Young adults (18-25)

headspace

Mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and work and study support services for young people aged 12-25

For Young people (10-17)Young adults (18-25)

Headspace

Youth mental health services across WA. Multiple centers providing mental health support, AOD counseling, and vocational services.

For 12-25 yearsMental health support

RSPCA Queensland

Kickstarter grant. 2-year animal care therapy program for youth 11-17. Wacol.

For

NSW Courts

Specialist court for young people with serious drug and alcohol issues who offend. Therapeutic jurisprudence approach with intensive case management, AOD treatment, and wraparound support.

For 14-21 yearsSubstance dependence

Odyssey House Victoria

Youth alcohol and drug residential and outreach services. Therapeutic community model for young people with serious substance use issues.

For 13-21 yearsSubstance dependence

Comprehensive suite of Aboriginal-led youth programs including Youth Centre (evening/weekend activities, mentoring, employment), Youth Engagement Program, ASYASS early intervention casework, Youth Activity Service for town camp youth, Youth Patrol (night patrol and transport to safety), and substance misuse support.

For YouthTown camp communities

Ted Noffs Foundation

Residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation for young people aged 13-18 in the youth justice system. 3-month intensive therapeutic program. PALM = Program of Adolescent Life Management. Morayfield/Caboolture area, QLD.

For young peoplesubstance useyouth justice

Supports young people aged 12-24 and their families across Western Sydney and Hunter regions. One-on-one casework, referral and advocacy, early intervention, harm minimisation for alcohol and drug misuse. Centres in Penrith, Mt Druitt, Riverstone, Quakers Hill and Newcastle West.

For

Youth Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service

Provides treatment programs for youth offenders impacted by drugs and alcohol to reduce their contribution to offending.

For 12-25

Youth Empowered Towards Independence (YETI)

Youth Support program in Queensland. Substance use support, Case management, Outreach

For 12-25

Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety

A custodial sentence where a young person is detained in a youth justice centre. The order may require the young person to participate in programs addressing underlying issues such as anger management, drug and alcohol use, or educational/vocational training.

For Children and young people (10-21 years) who have committed offences

Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS)

Substance Abuse program in Queensland. Counseling, Detox support, Rehabilitation

For 12-25

YSAS

Youth alcohol and drug services across Victoria. Culturally safe, trauma-informed support for young people using substances, including counseling, residential rehabilitation, and family support.

For 12-21 yearsSubstance use issues

Court-ordered therapeutic intervention program for young people requiring treatment as part of youth justice outcomes

For Young offenders requiring therapeutic intervention

Youth Yarnz After Dark

Indigenous Youth Engagement program in Queensland. After-hours support, Cultural connection, Youth engagement

For Indigenous youth