Next Step is a government health service that provides a range of treatment services for people experiencing problems associated with their alcohol and other drug use, as well as support for families, clinical placements for students and research. Services under Next Step include outpatient treatment services and pharmacy, youth services, and the community pharmacotherapy program. Read More...
Next Step inpatient withdrawal unit is a state government funded service providing medically supervised withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, amphetamines and other drugs. The facility also includes a four bed Aboriginal withdrawal unit which provides a culturally secure service which meets the needs of Aboriginal people withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. Read More...
Capacity building and direct service delivery activities relating to co-occurring AOD and mental health issues. Read More...
The National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) has a core research program funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care through the National Drug Strategy. Funds are also obtained for specifically commissioned projects and from competitive funding sources. NDRI aims to minimise the harm associated with drug use by undertaking research in preventative interventions. NDRI staff have completed over 100 projects, many of which have contributed to positive outcomes for drug policy and the community. Read More...