Alcohol and other drugs - North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network

The health impacts of alcohol and other drugs are wide-ranging, complex and can often intersect with other aspects of physical and mental health. Harms related to substance use and misuse may also be impacted by social determinants such as income, housing, culture and isolation.

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) uses data, subject expertise provided through consultation and direct input from those with lived experience to identify gaps in AOD treatment service delivery. These gaps may include what services are available, or in the geographical spread of service providers.

Having conducted these analyses, we use available funding and policy directives to collaborate with other public and private agencies and people with lived experience to design, deliver and evaluate programs that respond to identified needs. Periodic and rigorous review ensures that NWMPHN-enabled services remain safe, accessible and professional.

Our work in this field is coordinated by the Priority Populations, Health and Wellbeing team, which is part of our Service Development and Reform Business Unit.

People who require treatment, information or advice for alcohol and other drug related issues may contact DirectLine 24/7 on 1800 888 236.

Discover more about our AOD programs in north and west Melbourne below.

We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.

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We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.