Consumer Engagement in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector in WA

NEW RESOURCE: Principles & Best Practice Strategies for Consumer Engagement in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector in Western AustraliaA new guidance document on consumer engagement principles and strategies in WA’s AOD sector is now available.CoMHWA was a member of the Project Advisory Group established to develop the resource.In 2015 the Health Consumers Council (HCC) received funding from DAO/Mental Health Commission to build on previous consultative work on consumer engagement in the alcohol and other drug sector, specifically to:

• Ensure ongoing consultation
• Develop a common set of principles
• Outline best practice strategies to engage and support consumers to participate in activities at a range of levels throughout the sector

The resource has been developed collaboratively with consumers through consultation by and for consumers, and through formation of a joint consumer and provider led Alcohol and Other Drugs Consumer Engagement Advisory Group (AOD AG) to oversee the project.Please click here to view the document.