AER ENDEAVOURS TO:

Prevent alcohol and other licit substance abuse, including petrol sniffing, particularly among vulnerable population groups such as indigenous Australians and youth;
Support evidence-based alcohol and other licit substance abuse, treatment, rehabilitation, research and prevention programs;
Promote community education encouraging responsible consumption of alcohol and highlighting the dangers of licit substance abuse.

Our commitment to these objectives drives the work we do every day.

AER VALUES:

COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

AER has always been committed to working with governments, organisations and local communities in identifying responses to key issues and, where appropriate, to joining with others in funding or supporting such collaborative responses.

CAPACITY BUILDING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

AER continues to actively seek ways of supporting greater community engagement and capacity building within local government as a way of increasing the effectiveness of activities and promoting awareness and ownership of problems within local communities.

TRANSPARENT & ACCOUNTABLE

AER will continue to be transparent in its decision making processes and accountable for the outcomes achieved through such processes.

CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS

AER acknowledges that patterns of alcohol use and misuse are often associated with different cultural beliefs and behaviour and requires all supported projects to demonstrate awareness of cultural values and sensitivities.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Alcohol and licit substance misuse is more prevalent amongst disadvantaged and marginalised groups in Australian society. Addressing social disadvantage may be a core requirement in addressing alcohol related harm in some cases. AER recognises that social equity factors must be acknowledged for some initiatives to be effective.