Multicultural Alcohol and other Drugs Program Grant

The Multicultural Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) Program Grant was established to provide specialist treatment and support services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

The objective of the Multicultural AOD Program Grant is to improve the health, wellbeing, and social outcomes for people with cultural and linguistic diversity who are experiencing alcohol and other drug-related issues. 

Funded services will deliver an integrated Program that demonstrates strong community partnerships and a commitment to equitable access for people from all cultural backgrounds. 

Services should adopt an evidence-based and culturally responsive model of care that enhances engagement, retention, and treatment outcomes for CALD clients. 

Service delivery should be flexible and accessible, including face-to-face, outreach, and telehealth modalities where appropriate.

The successful organisation or consortium will be expected to deliver four core activities.

Applicants will be assessed on their demonstrated capability, experience and approach to delivering each of these activities through the application process. 

The Key activities to be delivered by the successful organisation or consortium include: 

• Individual psychosocial counselling and support services for people and significant others with cultural and linguistic diversity who are experiencing AOD related issues. 

• AOD case management and care coordination for CALD individuals connected to the criminal justice system. 

• Culturally responsive prevention, education and community development initiatives that build awareness, strengthen community capacity, and reduce AOD related harm within CALD communities.   

• Sector representation, collaboration and advice to support policy development and service planning.