About AADANT
Who we are
The Peak Body for AOD Services in the NT
The Association of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies Northern Territory (AADANT) Incorporated is the peak body for Alcohol and other Drugs treatment services in the Northern Territory.

As an independent, membership-driven, not-for-profit association, we work with our members to support, advocate, lead and strengthen Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) service sector delivery for people who experience harmful substance use in the Northern Territory.

As an independent, membership-driven, not-for-profit association, we work with our members to support, advocate, lead and strengthen Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) service sector delivery for people who experience harmful substance use in the Northern Territory.
Our Mission
To be the leading voice for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector in the NT. Influencing policy, reducing stigma, building capabilities, and fostering positive change for our entire Northern Territory community.
Our
Vision
To create an inclusive, adaptive and collaborative environment that fosters excellence in alcohol and other drug support and trauma informed practices to enhance the lives of those in the sector and those impacted within our community.
Our strategic plan
Our guiding principles and key focus areas
Five principles guide how we work, and each one is paired with a focus area that shapes what we deliver for the sector.
Guiding principle
Culturally responsive, embracing diversity, equity and inclusivity.
Key focus area
Leadership
Provide leadership as a sector advocate to influence alcohol and other drug policies, build sector reach and capabilities, promote appropriate resource allocation and system reform throughout the NT.
Guiding principle
Collaborate with generosity and purpose.
Key focus area
Partnerships & Collaboration
Increase the level of partnerships and collaborations across member organisations and key sector partners.
Guiding principle
Fosterinnovation and creativity.
Key focus area
Research & Evaluation
Promote building local evidence, and monitoring and evaluation of AOD services delivered in the Northern Territory.
Guiding principle
Accountability through good governance and leadership.
Key focus area
Sector Development
Strengthen sector capacity and capabilities with a focus on local workforce development and retention (“grow your own”) across our sector.
Guiding principle
Act with integrity and respect.
Key focus area
Voice & Influence
Establish AADANT as the leading organisation on AOD issues in the NT, recognised for our expertise and actively promoting our perspectives to stakeholders and the community.
Expectations of Service
AADANT is committed to upholding these standards across everything we deliver.
Accessible support, resources, and advice
Affordable, high-quality training and professional development
Transparent fees that provide clear value.
Inclusive, culturally safe, and accessible services
Practical, evidence-based information, training, and advocacy
Ongoing guidance, networking, and implementation support
Ongoing guidance, networking, and implementation support
Our history
In May 2013, AADANT became an independent organisation, transitioning out of its auspice arrangement with NTCOSS and establishing itself as the new peak body for the AOD sector in the Northern Territory. Initially governed by the board, AADANT appointed Michelle Kudell as Executive Officer in February 2014, with a clear mandate to grow the organisation and strengthen its reputation and relevance across the sector.
Today we continue to respond to the evolving needs of the NT AOD sector. Our work focuses on improvingtreatment and support for people who use alcohol and other drugs, while also providing leadership, advocacy and support to our key stakeholders, helping to build a stronger, more capable sector that can deliver better outcomes for our communities.
We are still an independent, membership-driven not-for-profit association. Our governance and direction come from our members and elected Board, and that accountability shapes everything from the programs we run to the way we advocate.
Today we continue to respond to the evolving needs of the NT AOD sector. Our work focuses on improvingtreatment and support for people who use alcohol and other drugs, while also providing leadership, advocacy and support to our key stakeholders, helping to build a stronger, more capable sector that can deliver better outcomes for our communities.
We are still an independent, membership-driven not-for-profit association. Our governance and direction come from our members and elected Board, and that accountability shapes everything from the programs we run to the way we advocate.
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