There have been instances where people, who are concerned about problems associated with drunkenness in their community, have rallied together to do something about it. A ground swell from the community can send a powerful message to key decision makers that there is a problem and action is required.
Click here for a tool that can help you and your community consider the problems that are occurring as a result of risky alcohol use and how you can start to address the problems occurring in your community.
Click here for a link to LDAG Inc who can help you form a local community group that has access to funding and support to help you coordinate your activity.
Ways to take action
- Join your Local Drug Action Group (LDAG) and work with fellow community members to make a difference
- Contact your local council to find out what they are doing to tackle alcohol related harm in your area
- Be a good host and neighbour- Look after your guests and inform neighbours of parties
- Increase your understanding of environments that may provide alcohol and ways to decrease drunkenness (see side menu)
Why should I take action?
By stepping forward and having your say you can empower other community members who have similar concerns to come forward. It can also alert people working in both government and non-government agencies that there is a need to address issues associated with drunkenness in the community and that there is local community support to do so. Agencies may be able to provide assistance and can often introduce other strategies that can enhance the efforts of those working in the community.
Individuals
As each community is different, the nature and extent of problems that individuals experience in relation to alcohol will differ. From noise or littering to property damage and adolescents and alcohol, there are common issues that people within communities may experience and want to address by taking action.
As an individual you can:
- Ensure substantial food is served where alcohol is available
- If you have concerns, write a letter and suggest measures for action
- Be a good role model to friends, family and children
- Complain about inapropriate alcohol advertising
- Establish an alcohol policy at work
- provide education to individuals and groups
Funding Opportunities
If you are interested in applying for funding to promote alcohol positively in the community, you many be eligible for funding from Healthway. Click here to find out more about Healthway and how they can help communities.
Key Supporting Organisations
If you are interested in reducing alcohol related problems in your community, you may wish to contact one of the organisations below to make a difference.
Call Crime Stoppers if you are experiencing alcohol related problems in your community.
Community Drug Service Team - find your nearest Community Drug Service Team.
Drug and Alcohol Office
Manager, Community Programs
7 Field Street
Mt Lawley WA 6050
Phone: 08 9370 0333
Fax: 08 9272 6605
dao@health.wa.gov.au
www.dao.wa.gov.au
Local Drug Action Groups
7 Field Street
Mt Lawley WA 6050
Phone: 08 9370 0364
Fax: 08 9272 6605
www.localdrugaction.com.au
Office of Crime Prevention
Level 5, 197 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9222 9733
Fax: (08) 9222 8705
crimeprevention@ocp.wa.gov.au
www.crimeprevention.wa.gov.au