- About ALAC
ALAC’s vision and mission are outlined here with links to our corporate documents that describe how we are working to achieve our mission.
Corporate documents and reports can be downloaded from here.You will find information about ALAC and its structure. Council members and Senior management are profiled.
- Who We Are
- ALAC's Vision
- What We Do
- ALAC Policies & Reports
- ALAC Submissions
- ALAC Council
- ALAC Staff
- Our Partners
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- Activities & Services
The Activities & Services section of the website has information about what ALAC is up to.
This is where you can find out what we are working on and how we achieve our goals.
- Priority Population Action Plans
- Campaigns & Communication Work
- Community Action
- Support for Requirements of Sale and Supply
- Policy Advice & Research
- Support for Health Sector Action
- Alcohol & You
Want to know if your drinking is okay? Or are you considering making some changes to your drinking but want to know more? Do you know exactly how big a standard drink is?
Play the online games in the section to find out. Find out all about your relationship with alcohol here...
- Is Your Drinking Okay?
- What's in a Standard Drink?
- Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Advice
- Your Body & Alcohol
- How to Access Treatment
- How to Be Safer
- The Law & You
- Drinking & Driving
- Legislation & Policy
Check out this section for NZ legislation and local strategies and polices relating to alcohol.
- Sale of Liquor Act
- Planning & Resource Management Act
- Alcoholism & Drug Addiction Act
- Alcohol Bans
- Alcohol Strategies & Policies
- Liquor Licences
- Liquor Licensing Authority Decisions
- Customs
- Advertising Alcohol
- Signage Resources for Vendors
- Host Responsibility
- Research & Resources
This is the ALAC research and resources section. This is where you can find alcohol statistics and researched topics.
ALAC has two blogs, a research blog and our general blog. Take a look at some of the interesting conversations that are happening here.
- Latest Resources
- Online Resources
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- Order Publications, Resources & Signs
- SAY NOW Guidelines and Toolbox
- ALAC's Magazine
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- Research Publications
- Research Blog
- NZ Statistics
Past Events
Fifth National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: It's a Matter of Justice
18 Apr 2012 - 21 Apr 2012
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- Hyatt Regency
655 Burrard Street
Vancouver
Canada
Organiser
InterProfessional Continuing Education, University of British Columbia
GPS 2012 - Growing Pacific Solutions for our families
3 Apr 2012 - 4 Apr 2012
- Categories:
- National Conferences
- Location:
- Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre
58 Waipuna Road, Mt Wellington
Auckland
New Zealand
Organiser
Le Va
Description
This conference provides a unique opportunity to bring together champions that lead innovative and evidence-based integrated solutions to meet the needs of our Pacific families in New Zealand, particularly across the mental health, addictions and disability sectors.
Further information
For more information click here or please contact:
Alcohol Action NZ 3rd Annual Conference: Babies, Children and Alcohol
22 Mar 2012 8:30 am - 22 Mar 2012 5:30 pm
- Categories:
- National Conferences
- Location:
- Te Papa
55 Cable Street
Wellington
New Zealand
Organiser
Alcohol Action New Zealand
Description
Second-hand alcohol causes brain damage in up to 3000 unborn babies every year. This, together with alcohol-related violence, poverty and neglect suffered by children, constitutes a serious breach of the human rights of New Zealand's most vulnerable citizens.
This one-day conference will feature presentations and opportunities for serious discussion about this aspect of the national alcohol crisis.
Density Matters - Research Seminar(2)
21 Mar 2012 2:30 pm
- Categories:
- National forum
- Location:
- Te Raukura Te Wharewaka o Poneke
Odlins Square, Taranaki Street wharf
Wellington
New Zealand
The effects of changes in the availability of alcohol on consumption, health and social-problems
The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) invites you to a research seminar presented by Michael Livingston, Research Fellow at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, based at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre in Melbourne.
Density Matters - Research Seminar
19 Mar 2012 2:00 pm
- Categories:
- National forum
- Location:
- Novotel Ellerslie
72 Greenlane Road East, Ellerslie
Auckland
New Zealand
The effects of changes in the availability of alcohol on consumption, health and social-problems.
The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) invites you to a research seminar presented by Michael Livingston, Research Fellow at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, based at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre in Melbourne.
72nd Alcohol Problems Research Symposium
14 Mar 2012 - 15 Mar 2012
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- Stonecross Manor Hotel
Milnthorpe Road
Kendal
United Kingdom
Organiser
Alcohol Research UK with Prof. Moira Plant
Description
The Spring 2012 meeting in this long-running series of friendly, informal events will take place on the above dates. Papers (short abstracts only are needed) or other presentation suggestions are now invited for the March meeting.
Substance misuse and older people: developing awareness and understanding to provide care, support and specialist services
17 Jan 2012
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- ORT House Conference Centre
126 Albert Street
London NW1 7NE
United Kingdom
Description
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP), in its June 2011 report, Our Invisible Addicts, highlighted the emerging problem of drug and alcohol misuse in the older population. This is likely to become a significant public health issue with the huge projected increase in the number of older people in the population and a proportion of those people who are likely to be drinking more than the weekly recommended limits.
Club Health 2011: The 7th International Conference on Nightlife, Substance Use and Related Health Issues
12 Dec 2011 - 14 Dec 2011
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- Clarion Congress Hotel
Freyova 33
Prague
Czech Republic
Description
Club Health 2011 will focus on the wide range of issues that affect the health of people in nightlife settings. This includes: alcohol and drug use; sexual health; violence and anti-social behaviour; management and design of nightlife settings; late night transport; staff training; and international nightlife tourism.
Abstracts
Abstracts close 7 September 2011
For more information go to www.clubhealthprague2011.com
Global Addiction 2011 - Biennial Meeting
5 Dec 2011 - 7 Dec 2011
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- Cardeal Cerejeira, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Edifício da Biblioteca João Paulo II
Lisboa Sede, Palma de Cima 1649-023
Lisbon
Portugal
Organiser
Global Addiction
Description
The inaugural Global Addiction 2011, incorporating the 6th European Association of Addiction Therapy Congress, will be held in Lisbon, Portugal from 5 - 7 December 2011.
Global Addiction aims to cover all topics relating to the understanding and treatment of addictive disorders. This includes pre-clinical, neurophysiological mechanisms through diagnostic and treatment strategies to societal guidelines and health economics.
Global Alcohol Policy Conference - Think Globally: From Evidence to Action
28 Nov 2011 - 30 Nov 2011
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- Grand Diamond Ballroom, Impact Convention Center
Nonthaburi
Thailand
Organisers
Jointly organized by the Thai Ministry of Public Health, the World Health Organization, the Global Alcohol Policy Alliance and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation.
Description
Addiction Treatment Leadership day
24 Nov 2011
- Categories:
- National forum
- Location:
- To be confirmed
Christchurch
New Zealand
Organiser
Matua Raki
Description
Addiction Treatment Leadership Days are held three times a year in the main centres. They bring together leaders in the addiction sector workforce from the functions of policy; planning; funding; training and education; consumers; service management and delivery to facilitate professional networking. They are open to cultural leaders and those involved in leadership roles in other fields such as mental health and justice.
Cost
No charge
APSAD Conference 2011
13 Nov 2011 - 16 Nov 2011
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- Hotel Grand Chancellor
1 Davey Street
Hobart
Australia
Organiser
Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD)
Description
You can look forward to a rich program of national and international speakers sharing new insights in neuroscience, interventions, policy innovations and emerging challenges for our sector. For the first time, the conference will include a satellite program from our sister organisation, the European Opiate Addiction Treatment Association, which will bring extra opportunities to interact with our international colleagues.
8th Australian & New Zealand Adolescent Health Conference
9 Nov 2011 - 11 Nov 2011
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Darling Drive, Darling Harbour
Sydney
Australia
Organisers
Co-convened by The NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health the Department of Adolescent Medicine, The Children's Hospital at Westmead. In collaboration with The International Association for Adolescent Health.
Description
10th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
2 Nov 2011 - 4 Nov 2011
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Merivale Street
Brisbane
Australia
Organiser
Australian Injury Prevention Network
Jigsaw National Conference 2011 - Whanau Ora: Through Children's Eyes
2 Nov 2011 - 4 Nov 2011
- Categories:
- National Conferences
- Location:
- Te Papa
55 Cable Street
Wellington
New Zealand
Organiser
Description
Hospitality Showcase 2011 : Positively Hospitality
2 Nov 2011 - 4 Nov 2011
- Categories:
- National Conferences
- Location:
- Riccarton Park Function Centre
165 Racecourse Road, Upper Riccarton
Christchurch
New Zealand
Organiser
Description
17th annual Hospitality Association conference and trade expo including the 19th National Gaming and Entertainment Forum.
Cost
$495 per delegate
Further Information
http://www.hospitalitynz.org.nz/events_and_training/Hospitality_Showcase.html
Tobacco and Alcohol: Learning from Each Other, International Conference
12 Oct 2011 - 13 Oct 2011
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- Parc Thistle Hotel
1 Park Place
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Organiser
AshWales
Description
8th Annual INEBRIA Conference
21 Sep 2011 - 23 Sep 2011
- Categories:
- International Conferences
- Location:
- Liberty Hotel
215 Charles Street
Boston
United States
Description
These conferences will communicate new findings from research on screening and brief intervention (SBI, also known as early identification and brief intervention, EIBI), foster professional collaborations, and facilitate the development and dissemination of SBI research with a particular focus on implementation and sustainability.
Cost
Early Bird until 15 July – USD $350.00
Regular until 19 Aug – USD $$450.00
Late Registration after 19 Aug – USD $550.00
FASD Awareness Day - BreakFASD
9 Sep 2011 8:15 am
- Categories:
- National forum
- Location:
- Barry Court Quality Hotel
20 Gladstone Road, Parnell
Auckland
New Zealand
Organiser:Fetal Alcohol Network New Zealand and Alcohol Healthwatch
Description:
Join us for 'BreakFASD' @ 8.15am.
Share in the 9.09am FASDAY 'Pregnant Pause' moment of reflection.
Welcom Dr Jenny Salmon presenting her PhD findings on living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Celebrate the launch of a new alcohol and pregnancy e-learning resource with Dr Frances Steinbera.
Engage with colleagues, friends and FANNZ families.
Cutting Edge 2011 : Recovery and Wellbeing
1 Sep 2011 - 2 Sep 2011
- Categories:
- National Conferences
- Location:
- Rendezvous Hotel
Crn of Mayoral Drive and Vincent Street
Auckland
New Zealand
Organiser
DAPAANZ
Description
Cutting Edge is the national addiction treatment conference, covering alcohol, other drugs, problem gambling and smoking cessation.
Further information http://www.cuttingedge2011.org.nz/
Abstracts
Closes on 6 May 2011
Cost
tba
Early bird closes 31 Jul 2011
