Useful links related to the MERIT Program

Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Agencies (NADA)

The Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies Inc (NADA) is the peak organisation for the alcohol and drug non-government sector throughout NSW and is funded by NSW Health. NADA’s membership comprises 114 agencies ranging from small Health funded counselling and education services, community development and education services, residential rehabilitation centers and Therapeutic Communities to the large Charities that provide treatment and welfare services. We also have many member organisations that provide supported accomodation services, mental health support services and a range of welfare related services.

  www.nada.org.au

Crime Prevention Division is responsible for providing advice and implementing programs that relate to the prevention of crime, offending and victimisation around NSW

NSW Health, Centre for Drug and Alcohol

Centre for Drug and Alcohol is responsible for the development and implementation of drug and alcohol policies across the health system in New South Wales, Australia.

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/dpb/

NSW Police

Drugs, both legal and illegal, are a cause of considerable and growing concern across Australian society. Although only a minority of the community use illicit drugs, the related harms to the person using and to the community is significant. These harms include family and social difficulties, mental health issues, over-dose related deaths, transmission of HIV and Hepatitis C and other blood borne viruses, and involvement in drug related crime.

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/community_issues/drugs

Department of Health and Ageing

The National Illicit Drug Strategy demonstrates the Australian Government's leadership in the fight against illicit drugs and strengthens its commitment to combat illicit drug use through a sharper focus to reducing the supply of drugs and on reducing demand

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/Illicit+Drugs-1