Key LDAT resources
Key LDAT resources are ADF guides that help Local Drug Action Teams plan and deliver their Community Action Plans ethically, inclusively and with evidence.
Plan your activities
AOD Lifecycle Planner
The AOD Lifecycle Planner helps you find the life stage of the people you plan to work with, then choose from activities suited to that group. Each activity has an evidence-informed toolkit, with information and resources to guide your community action.
Use the planner to develop a Community Action Plan that addresses local alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues by reducing risks and building protective factors.
Work ethically and inclusively
Ethics resource
Explains what ethics are, important language to know, and how to apply ethical principles to your program. Ethical principles guide your work and help protect everyone involved from potential harm. See also ethical and legal considerations for community activities.
Stigma resource
A foundation for understanding what stigma is, how it works, and how to avoid perpetuating it. You can also watch the Stigma resource webinar (YouTube).
LGBTIQA+ resource
Key considerations for LDATs working with LGBTIQA+ communities, including information about LGBTIQA+ communities and substance use, and ways to make your LDAT more inclusive of LGBTIQA+ people.
Engaging multicultural communities guide
How to involve multicultural communities in alcohol harm prevention at the local level, so they are represented throughout the design, delivery and evaluation of activities.
Use digital tools
Apps resource
A guide to assessing and developing health apps. The most important thing is to make sure apps are based on evidence. See also apps and websites to support young people.
Last reviewed: 3 November 2026