Methamphetamine use in our community is a complex, multi-dimensional problem driven by the social determinants of health. These are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live and age, and they’re further impacted by the distribution of money, power and resources at global, national and local levels. But there are things we can do now, that can make a difference in Western Australia.
With this report, the Taskforce has deliberately sought to challenge current thinking and encourage debate about taking a different approach. Any attempt to reduce demand, harm and supply must necessarily involve every part of society, through governments, industry, business, community, family and the individual. Methamphetamine isn’t someone else’s problem. It is everyone’s concern.
Recognising more can and should be done to minimise the impact of methamphetamine use on individuals, families and communities, the Taskforce was appointed on 26 June 2017 to provide advice to the Western Australian Government on how programs can be best delivered and targeted to the areas of greatest need. The work of the Taskforce will help inform the Government’s $131.7 million Methamphetamine Action Plan.
Read the full Final Report, along with the recommendations, in the document below.
