More information on becoming an LDAT
The Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) Program supports organisations to build or extend local partnerships and develop evidence-based activities to prevent and minimise harms caused by alcohol and other drugs where it matters the most - at the grass-roots, community level.
The fact is, no community is the same and we know that locally-led responses are the most effective when it comes to addressing the challenges of alcohol and other drugs, including crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’).
The Local Drug Action Team Program is part of the Australian Government’s investment of more than $450 million under the National Ice Action Strategy since 2016-17.
Successful Local Drug Action Teams are expected to be announced in April 2021. They will receive $10,000 and will be supported by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation to develop and implement a tailored Community Action Plan addressing alcohol and other drug issues in their community, with opportunities to apply for further funding to deliver additional activities.
Becoming an LDAT: step by step resource
Learn more about the program and decide if it’s right for your community
Who can apply
The LDAT Program is open to all communities in Australia wanting to prevent and minimise alcohol and other drug issues.
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation accepts applications from a range of organisations who join forces to create a partnership to make a positive difference in their local area. These organisations include local councils, health centres, youth services, employment agencies, sports teams, schools, businesses, police, among many others.
At a minimum, applicants must:
- be a legal entity in Australia
- be willing to partner with at least two other organisations to form a Local Drug Action Team
- have the capability to auspice the Local Drug Action Team themselves or have a partner that can.
Organisations from across different sectors are encouraged to apply.
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation can support organisations that don’t have expertise or experience working in the alcohol and other drug field.
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation reviews all applications for funding, with priority given to projects that:
- focus on preventing alcohol and drug-related problems before they occur (please note that treatment programs are not eligible)
- are community-driven, with strong community consultation and engagement
- demonstrate collaboration and partnerships with local community partners
- are informed by evidence, and responsive to local data and a demonstrated need.
Are you ready for success?
You’ve decided that the LDAT Program is the right fit for your community, but are you ready for success?
Consider the following questions before applying:
- Are you committed to preventing and minimising alcohol and other drug-related harms in your community?
- Do you have leadership/management level support to form a LDAT and deliver alcohol and other drug-related harm prevention activities?
- Have you considered the alcohol and other drugs-related issue/s that need to be addressed in your community?
- Have you engaged your local community in identifying issues and developing activities to address these issues before?
- Does your group have capacity to work with other community organisations and engage in a community-led approach?
- Have you worked using evidence-based approaches to prevent alcohol and other drug issues before?
Learn how to build a successful Local Drug Action Team
The LDAT Practical Guide supports LDATs and partners to identify alcohol and other drug issues, engage and consult community to explore and understand the identified issues further, and to build the right partnerships with community organisations – all critical steps in developing your Community Action Plan to address your local issues.
We recommend that you a look at the Guide before applying to become a Local Drug Action Team so that you have a really good idea of what’s involved.
