Submission in response to the ATOD Services Discussion Paper

Anglicare Tasmania welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Review of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services in Tasmania.  The discussion paper outlines a wide range of proposals in response to identified needs and asks whether they will achieve the intended outcomes. Given the range and diversity of the proposals, this submission focuses particularly on those which have implications for our own service delivery rather than addressing issues raised across the board.  These include how to ensure effective linkages and pathways, youth specific services, residential rehabilitation, non-government service provision and early intervention.