NDRI Professor to chair alcohol and other drugs advisory board

November 2022

NDRI Professor Steve Allsop has been appointed Chair of the Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board (AODAB).

The Board aids the Mental Health Commission to develop evidence-based alcohol and other drug (AOD) policy and plan support services. It identifies, advises and informs the Commission on effective and contemporary prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and rehabilitation approaches for people and families experiencing AOD use issues, including those with co-occurring mental health and other health issues.

Professor Allsop brings more than 40 years’ experience to the AODAB, including practice and research in alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment, policy and service management within Government and academic positions. His commitment to preventing and reducing alcohol and drug related harm is internationally recognised,” Mental Health Commissioner Jen McGrath said in announcing the appointment.

Professor Allsop was also recently appointed to the National Suicide Prevention Office Advisory Board, which provides strategic advice to all levels of government on action required to enhance protective factors and address the social determinants of suicide.