Resources and useful links
Resources to help you find further information about the impact of harmful alcohol consumption.
Publications
Visit our publications page to view VicHealth publications on alcohol.
Media
Visit our media page to see VicHealth’s most recent releases on alcohol.
Links
Key organisations
Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)
The Australian Drug Foundation is a national organisation that provides drug and alcohol information. ADF undertakes research and community development work, and provides leadership and support to those who wish to advocate for better public health policy and strategies.
Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Centre
Turning Point provides a wide range of specialist treatment and support services to people affected by alcohol and drug use; and undertakes research and its translation into policy and practice at a local, national and international levels.
Cancer Council Victoria
Cancer Council Victoria is a non-profit cancer charity organisation involved in cancer research, patient support, cancer prevention and advocacy. VicHealth partners with the Cancer Council to fund the Quit and SunSmart programs.
Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation is a health organisation dedicated to reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease in Australia, which includes helping to minimise the number of people living with, or dying from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.
Department of Health
The alcohol team at VicHealth work closely with the division of Mental Health, Drugs and Regions, in particularly the Alcohol and other Drugs unit.
Research, policy and legislation
National Health and Medical Research Council
Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation
Liquor Control (Reform) Act
Government bodies or departments
Department of Health and Ageing (Federal Government)
Responsible Alcohol Victoria (Victorian Department of Justice)
Australian National Preventative Agency (ANPHA)
Services
DirectLine
Youth Substance Abuse Service
Arbias – specialist services in alcohol and other substance-related brain impairment
Peak bodies
Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association
Resources and fact sheets
DrugInfo Clearinghouse
Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol
Alcohol fact sheet (Dietitians Association of Australia)
Drinks fact sheet (Dietitians Association of Australia)
Alcohol fact sheet (Better Health Channel)
Kilojoules and calories explained fact sheet (Better Health Channel)