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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Increase Primary Health Networks (PHNs) commissioning of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment services for First Nations people

Action description: 

Under the Government's National Ice Action Strategy (NIAS) PHNs receive specific funding to commission AOD treatment services in their regions for First Nations people.

Outcome: 
Outcome 01
Status: 
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
Yes
Indicators: 
Prevalence rates of health risk factors (smoking/ alcohol and drug use/ overweight and obese/ dietary factors and physical activity).
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Resourcing: 
$41.5 million.
Delivery timeframe: 
Completion due by June 2024.
Agency: 
Department of Health and Aged Care