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Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Aboriginal Corporation

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Legal Structure
Indigenous Corporation (CATSI)
State
SA
Listed In
1 directory

About

Delivered $44K across 2 government contracts for 1 buyer.

The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Aboriginal Corporation delivers culturally appropriate drug and alcohol prevention, treatment, and support services to Aboriginal people and communities across South Australia, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce substance‑related harms.

Registered Charity

This social enterprise is also a registered charity with the ACNC:

Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Aboriginal Corporation
ABN 27890475461

Delivery Evidence

Govt Contracts
2
Total Value
$44K
Buyers
1
Largest Contracts
4500140975Department of Health and Aged Care, 2021
$28K
4500127905Department of Health and Aged Care, 2018
$17K

Source: AusTender public contract notices. Values can include amendments and may not equal cash paid in a single year.

Program Evidence

Programs this organisation runs that the Australian Living Map of Alternatives (ALMA) has documented — with the cited studies and measured outcomes behind them. ALMA's evidence assessment, linked by ABN; not a CivicGraph endorsement.

Programs
2
Cited Studies
6
Measured Outcomes
5
Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council SA Youth Programs
Therapeutic
4 cited studies3 measured outcomes
ALMA assessment: Promising (community-endorsed, emerging evidence)verified
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Cited Evidence
RCT (Randomized Control Trial) · Randomised controlled trial comparing outcomes between Youth on Track participants and a control group over a 24-month follow-up period
Effect: Small positive2022NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

This is the primary RCT evaluation of the Youth on Track program conducted by BOCSAR (NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research). The study examined the effectiveness of the early intervention program for young people who offend in NSW. Results showed Youth on Track participant

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Program evaluation · The evaluation utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews from participants and stakeholders.
Effect: Not measured2021Sax Institute

The evaluation highlights that targeted alcohol and drug interventions for at-risk Aboriginal youth can lead to significant improvements in substance use behaviors and overall wellbeing. Programs that incorporate cultural elements and community involvement are particularly effect

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Case study · The review synthesized findings from multiple studies focusing on demand control programs targeting substance use among Indigenous youth.
Effect: Small positive2018ResearchGate

This systematic review indicates that demand control programs, which include culturally appropriate interventions, have shown promise in reducing substance use among Indigenous youth. The review emphasizes the importance of community engagement and culturally relevant practices i

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Case study
Effect: Not measuredSA Health

The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council SA provides various programs and services for Aboriginal people in South Australia, including youth programs. These programs aim to support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, particularly in relation to drug and alcohol use. The

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Measured Outcomes
Cultural connection

Participant and family feedback on cultural grounding and cultural identity outcomes via program evaluation surveys

Reduced substance use

Self-reported substance use data collected at intake and follow-up through counseling program assessments

Family connection

Family participation rates in program activities tracked through program attendance records

Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service (AADS)
Therapeutic
2 cited studies2 measured outcomes
ALMA assessment: Promising (community-endorsed, emerging evidence)verified
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Cited Evidence
Program evaluation · Appears to be qualitative research examining treatment components and cultural factors in Aboriginal rehabilitation services
Effect: Not measured

This study examines the role of culture and relationships in achieving successful treatment outcomes in Aboriginal drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. The research acknowledges the need for effective, culturally safe residential rehabilitation services for Aboriginal people

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Community-led research · Community-based participatory research approach involving collaboration with six Aboriginal residential rehabilitation services to develop standardised tools and evaluation frameworks
Effect: Not measuredNSW Aboriginal Residential Healing Drug and Alcohol Network (NARHDAN)

This community-based participatory research worked with six Aboriginal residential rehabilitation services in NSW to develop standardised assessment tools and define core treatment and organisational components. The research developed an evaluation framework to assess individual

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Measured Outcomes
Cultural connection

Number of Aboriginal people accessing culturally appropriate AOD services, tracked via service intake records

Reduced substance use

Pre/post program substance use screening records over 12 months

Source: Australian Living Map of Alternatives (ALMA), a curated evidence base of community programs. Programs are linked to this organisation by ABN; a program may be delivered by another part of the organisation.

Grant Funding

$3.4Macross 7 tracked grants (2024-25–2024-25)
NIAA 1.3 - Safety and Wellbeing — 2024-25 · health
$2.5M
NIAA 1.3 - Safety and Wellbeing — 2024-25 · health
$300K
NIAA 1.3 - Safety and Wellbeing — 2024-25 · health
$300K
NIAA 1.2 - Children and Schooling — 2024-25 · education
$125K
NIAA 1.3 - Safety and Wellbeing — 2024-25 · health
$70K

Source: public funding datasets tracked by CivicGraph. Coverage is partial — this is a floor, not a total.

Open Funding Matches

For this enterprise — open grants it could apply for. Not part of buyer due diligence.

Gamescom 2026 Market Travel Program — NSW Government · closes 26 June 2026indigenoushealthcommunity
to $5K
Household Problem Waste Education Funding 2026-2027 — NSW Government · closes 29 June 2026indigenoushealthcommunity
to $200K
Aged Care Supported Accommodation Program (ACSAP) – Statewide Provider Grant 2026-2031 — NSW Government · closes 30 June 2026indigenoushealthcommunity
to $1.4M
Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) — NIAA · closes 30 June 2026indigenousaboriginalcommunity
to $500K
PPFA 2026 Annual Seminar — Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia Limited · closes 22 Aug 2026healthindigenous
Telethon Program and Equipment Grants — The Trustee For Channel 7 Telethon Trust · closes 31 Aug 2026healthcommunityindigenous

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Sectors

Geographic Focus
South Australia

Place Context

LGAWest Torrens
RemotenessMajor Cities of Australia
SEIFA Decile7/10
Community Controlled

Verification

verified

ORIC-registered Indigenous corporation, ABN matched

Tier reflects the strength of external verification, not how “social” an enterprise is. Marks belong to their issuing bodies. Checked June 2026.

Data Sources

ORIC Register(Mar 2026)
Enriched: 19 March 2026(medium)
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