Category: System Change

The National Drug Strategy: When the evidence says one thing and policy does another

A moment of opportunity There’s a lot happening in the alcohol and other drug sector in Australia right now. The current National Drug Strategy is due to expire this year, the Australian Government Drug and Alcohol Program is about to go through recommissioning, and several states and territories are developing new strategies of their own. This

Effective program design across Australia: Celebrating 15 years

Over the past 15 years, we’ve partnered with organisations and services across the country to design evidence based and impactful programs that work. Over these years, our work has spanned a diverse range of projects, each carefully tailored to meet specific challenges and populations. Reviewing Toora Women Inc’s programs and designing a tailored day program

Transforming policy and practice with Australia’s AOD peak bodies: Celebrating 15 years

Over the past 15 years, 360Edge has partnered closely with Australia’s alcohol and other drug peak bodies, significantly shaping service delivery, policy, and practice across the country. Today, we’re reflecting on these meaningful collaborations and their lasting impacts. Enhancing workforce skills across the country Our journey includes delivering tailored training and workshops to more than

Shaping Australia’s response to methamphetamine (ice): Celebrating 15 years

Over the past 15 years, 360Edge has been at the forefront of Australia’s response to the complex issue of methamphetamine, commonly known as ice. We’ve been privileged to partner with peak bodies, health services, and government agencies to build capacity, enhance knowledge, and create genuine change. Our CEO, Professor Nicole Lee: Australia’s leading ice expert

Addressing co-occurring issues: The way forward

October 2024 It’s Mental Health Month so it’s a good time to reflect on the connection between alcohol and other drugs and mental health. We all know there is a high co-occurrence of the two—up to 90% of people receiving alcohol and other drug treatment have at least one co-occurring mental health condition, and up to 71%