Substance use in occupational groups: additional resources for clinicians

For healthcare practitioners seeking help for a disorder of substance use, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) website has advice on sourcing support.

For serving and ex-serving Australian Defence personnel Open Arms provides counselling; the website includes The Right Mix app to track alcohol intake and incentives such as money saved.

For truck drivers, tradespeople, rural and blue-collar workers and those close to them This Is A Conversation Starter website provides a free confidential counselling service; substance use is a common reason for contact.

For truck drivers with health concerns including alcohol and other drug use, St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney has a 1300 DRIVER hotline (1300 374 837).