Workplace drug and alcohol misuse is a growing concern for many Australian businesses. From decreased productivity and absenteeism to safety risks and legal implications, the impact on business can be significant.
Fortunately, there are a variety of resources available to help employers implement effective education initiatives to manage and reduce substance abuse in the workplace. In this blog, we’ll look at some of the most trusted Australian resources, programs and materials available to help you get started with drug and alcohol education in your organisation.
Drug and alcohol education resources
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation is one of Australia’s leading organisations committed to reducing alcohol and drug harm. Their workplace-focused resources include educational programs, toolkits and fact sheets that address drug and alcohol misuse and its impact.
- Safe Work Australia
As Australia’s national workplace health and safety policy body, Safe Work Australia provides extensive guidance on managing workplace risks, including those related to drug and alcohol misuse. Their materials can help businesses implement education and ensure compliance with workplace safety laws.
- WorkSafe Victoria
State-based resources such as WorkSafe Victoria offer tailored advice and guidelines for workplaces in managing drug and alcohol issues. WorkSafe provides tools to help businesses educate employees and create safer working environments.
- Beyond Blue
While Beyond Blue is primarily known for mental health support, they recognise the strong connection between substance misuse and mental wellbeing. They provide excellent resources that can help businesses address drug and alcohol issues while also promoting mental health education.
- Heads Up Initiative
Run by Beyond Blue in partnership with Safe Work Australia, the Heads Up Initiative focuses on creating mentally healthy workplaces. It offers free tools and advice that align drug and alcohol education with broader employee wellbeing strategies.
- Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
The Department of Health and Aged Care provides comprehensive information and resources related to alcohol and drug harm prevention. Their workplace-focused content includes educational guides and access to data on substance abuse trends in Australia.
Why drug and alcohol education matters
Implementing drug and alcohol education programs is far more than about compliance—it’s about creating safer, healthier and more productive workplaces. Proactively educating employees, managers and contractors helps businesses identify risks early, reduce the stigma around substance misuse and promote a supportive, well-informed environment.
However, navigating workplace drug and alcohol education can be challenging without the right guidance. That’s where Integrity Sampling comes in.
While the above resources provide a great starting point, you’ll also provide a wealth of information on our website you can use for workplace drug and alcohol education. This includes our Drug and Alcohol Education page, Resources pages and our Blog.
Additionally, at Integrity Sampling we provide tailored education programs for businesses. We have programs for employees, contractors and anyone exposed to workplace risks. We also offer specialised education for management, supervisors and other staff to ensure they can confidently manage substance-related concerns.
Contact Integrity Sampling today to discuss your workplace drug and alcohol education needs.
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