Frankston City Council is committed to managing a co-ordinated response to the issue of legal and illegal drugs in the community through the implementation of the Local Drug and Alcohol Action Plan.

Harm Minimisation

Underpinning Council's vision is the principle of harm minimisation, as articulated in the National Drug Strategic Framework. Harm minimisation aims to improve health, social and economic outcomes for the community and the individual. It encompasses a wide range of integrated approaches including:

• Supply reduction strategies designed to disrupt the production and supply of illicit drugs
• Demand reduction strategies aimed at preventing the uptake of harmful drug use
• A range of targeted harm reduction strategies designed to reduce drug-related harm for individuals and communities.

Drug and Alcohol Action Plan

Frankston City Council's Draft 2006 - 2008 Drug and Alcohol Action Plan   (Acrobat PDF file - 5.90 MB)

Frankston Liquor Accord

The Frankston Liquor Accord is a forum for the liquor licensing police, Council and local licensed venue operators to discuss arising issues and remain informed about operational best practice.

Frankston Pharmacotherapy Accord

Frankston's Pharmacotherapy Accord is Australia's first. The accord facilitates communications between Council and local pharmacies dispensing pharmacotherapies.

Frankston Drink Safe Project

The Frankston Drink Safe project was initiated in June 2005 with funding from the Victorian Law Enforcement Drug Fund (VLEDF).

The project had four phases:

1. Outreach to young people experiencing problems with the misuse of alcohol and other substances
1. An "Alcohol - Community Responses" forum held in October 2005 to gain awareness of the local communities alcohol related concerns
1. Educational Sessions by the Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS) outside local licensed venues over 2005-2006 summer seasons, which informed patrons of the risks associated with excessive consumption of alcohol and gave them some responsible drinking techniques
1. Information and Training sessions in May 2005 to inform staff and managers of local businesses how to deal with challenging customers

The project was a huge success. Frankston City Council continued to fund relevant aspects of the project including the Information and Training sessions to inform staff and managers of local businesses how to deal with challenging customers and the Education Sessions held to inform patrons of local licensed venues about responsible drinking practices. The Ambassador Program has since encompassed the Information and Training sessions in their role. Frankston Council continues to fund annual education sessions.

Safe Taxi Rank

The Frankston Safe Taxi Rank was established in 1995 to provide a safe passage home for patrons of local licensed venues and provide viable transport options to discourage drink driving in the Frankston municipality. See the Safe Taxi Rank page link.

Safe Partying

For information on safe partying check out the Safe Parties page.

Harm Minimisation in Frankston also includes...

• Supporting business through the provision of training and information sessions, development and promotion of the Guide for Business   (Acrobat PDF file - 118 KB) - Practical Ideas for Responding to Illicit Drugs
• Drug and Alcohol Services Card   (Acrobat PDF file - 22 KB) and Poster   (Acrobat PDF file - 81 KB)
• Drug and Alcohol resource section in Frankston Library
• Promotion of the Good Sports Program and responsible alcohol management practices and policies
• Funding submissions to address gaps in service provision
• Input into the Public Toilet Strategy to ensure clean, safe and accessible public toilets
• Management of syringe disposal units in public toilets and monitoring daily checks in Council regulated areas
• Continued liaison with community groups, drug and alcohol agencies, police, business, individuals and other stakeholders to work towards a safe, healthy and vibrant Frankston
• Health promotion activities such as Drug Action Week in June and community forums
• Participation in the Frankston Safe City Liquor Industry Accord

If you require further information regarding drugs and alcohol refer to
Frequently Asked Questions.

Useful Contact Numbers

• Peninsula Drug and Alcohol Program (PenDAP): 9784 8100
• Peninsula Youth and Family Services (PYFS): 9784 5050
• Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS): 9770 5622
• SHARPS (Needle Syringe Program): 9781 1622
• Direct Line: 1800 888 236
• Family Drug Help: 1300 660 068
• Lifeline: 131 114
• Vivaids Inc.: 9419 3633

Useful Links

• Australian Drug Foundation www.adf.org.au
• Australian Alcohol Guidelines www.alcoholguidelines.gov.au
• Department of Health and Ageing www.drinkingchoices.gov.au
• Australian Drug Information Network www.adin.com.au
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Victoria www.adca.org.au
• Quit Victoria www.quit.org.au
• Hepatitis C Council of Victoria http://www.hepcvic.org.au/

Syringe collection

For syringe collection in all locations including private property (with permission from the property owner) phone SHARPS 9781 1622 or the DHS Disposal HELP-LINE 1800 552 355, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Alternatively, if the syringe is in a Council area (road reserve, footpath area or park) phone Frankston City Council on 1300 322 322 (including after hours services).

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