Defence Health

New Documents on Alcohol Management in the ADF

Defence has released two alcohol management tools as part of a strategy for continuing alcohol management within the ADF.

The Alcohol Behaviour Expectation Statement (PDF, 813KB) and the ADF Leaders Guide to Alcohol Management (PDF, 1MB) will contribute to the organisations overall goal to reduce alcohol related harm, enhance organisational capability and reduce organisational costs.

Department of Veterans' Affairs

DVA has The Right Mix which provides tips, tools and strategies that can help reduce the impact of alcohol on your lifestyle.

http://www.therightmix.gov.au/

Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling (Alcohol Misuse)

Open Arms - Veteran and Families Counselling is a national mental health service that provides 24-hour free and confidential counselling, group programs and suicide prevention training for current and ex-serving ADF members, and their family.

http://www.OpenArms.gov.au

The Turning Point online program

http://www.counsellingonline.org.au/

CounsellingOnline is a service where you can communicate with a professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern, using text-interaction.

This service is free for anyone seeking help with their own drug use or the drug use of a family member, relative or friend. Counselling Online is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across Australia.