Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council

What Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council does

The Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Aboriginal Corporation (ADAC) is a nonprofit Aboriginal community-controlled organization headquartered in Underdale, South Australia, and the designated peak body for Aboriginal alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in the state. Founded in 1993 as a direct outcome of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC), ADAC delivers culturally appropriate frontline AOD services primarily to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across South Australia, with select residential programs extended to non-Aboriginal clients.

ADAC operates a multi-channel service portfolio spanning residential rehabilitation (Footsteps – Road to Recovery, a 16-bed 24/7 facility; Back on Track in Adelaide), regional day centres (Stepping Stones in Port Augusta and Ceduna), regional services (RADAC in the Riverland/Berri), mobile outreach (Makin' Tracks, targeting remote communities including petrol sniffing prevention), and reintegration support for offenders (New Directions). A newer program, Lemongrass Place, has been added to the portfolio. The organization holds ISO 9001-2015 quality management certification and operates under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) governance framework.

The business model is grant-funded nonprofit delivery: all client services are provided free of charge, and revenue (not publicly disclosed) derives from government program and grant funding at Commonwealth and South Australian state levels. ADAC employs 11-50 staff across six office locations in Underdale, Adelaide, Port Augusta, Ceduna, and Berri, supported by an Aboriginal community-controlled board. Its technology footprint is minimal — a content website (adac.org.au), a single Twitter profile, and standard operational contact channels — with no disclosed digital platforms, APIs, or proprietary systems.

Name

Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council

Legal name

Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Aboriginal Corporation

Website

https://adac.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Aboriginal Corporation is a South Australian nonprofit peak body, founded in 1993, delivering culturally appropriate frontline alcohol and drug services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across South Australia via residential, day-centre, mobile outreach, and reintegration programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAE

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPADAGAH

Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Human Rights, Democracy & Governance

Keywords

• Drug rehabilitation services
• Alcohol treatment programs
• Aboriginal health services
• Residential recovery programs
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Underdale, South Australia

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Aboriginal Corporation is a nonprofit Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that delivers free, frontline alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment, rehabilitation, education, and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across South Australia. Its service model spans six core programs covering residential recovery (Footsteps – Road to Recovery), post-detox support (Back on Track), non-residential withdrawal support (RADAC), day centres (Stepping Stones), mobile outreach and education (Makin' Tracks), and aftercare (New Directions).

Product overview

The Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (ADAC) is an Aboriginal Corporation providing a portfolio of interconnected drug and alcohol support services across South Australia. The organization operates a multi-tiered service model comprising residential recovery facilities (Footsteps – Road to Recovery, Back on Track), regional services (RADAC in the Riverland), day centre programs (Stepping Stones), mobile outreach (Makin' Tracks), and reentry support (New Directions). This integrated approach enables ADAC to address the full spectrum of addiction recovery needs from prevention and education through to intensive residential treatment and community reintegration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Back on Track: A residential alcohol and other drug (AOD) rehabilitation recovery centre in Adelaide offering individual counselling, tailored case plans, group and cultural activities, group therapy sessions, life skills programs, and peer mentoring for individuals aged 18 and above.
• Footsteps – Road to Recovery
• Riverland Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (RADAC)
• Stepping Stones Drug & Alcohol Day Centres
• Makin' Tracks
• New Directions

Products and services

• Footsteps – Road to Recovery A residential rehabilitation program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients seeking recovery from alcohol and other drug issues, delivered as part of ADAC's free frontline AOD services across South Australia.
• Back on Track A post-detox support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, delivered as part of ADAC's free frontline AOD services across South Australia.
• RADAC A non-residential withdrawal support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, delivered as part of ADAC's free frontline AOD services across South Australia.
• Stepping Stones Stepping Stones Drug & Alcohol Day Centres provide day-program support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, delivered as part of ADAC's free frontline AOD services across South Australia.
• Makin' Tracks A mobile outreach and education program delivering AOD awareness and prevention services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across South Australia.
• New Directions An aftercare and follow-up program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, delivered as part of ADAC's free frontline AOD services across South Australia.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA): Peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services in South Australia. Comparable to ADAC as the umbrella Aboriginal health organization in the same state, though focused on broader health rather than AOD specifically.
• Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS): Aboriginal community-controlled health organization in Victoria providing comprehensive primary healthcare including AOD support. Comparable to ADAC as an Aboriginal-controlled health service, though broader in scope and based in a different state.
• Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT): Peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services in the Northern Territory. Comparable to ADAC as an Aboriginal health peak body, but based in a different jurisdiction and broader in scope.

Direct peers

• The Glen (Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal & Rehabilitation Services): Victorian residential AOD rehabilitation provider offering therapeutic community programs. Directly comparable to ADAC's Footsteps and Back on Track residential recovery facilities.
• YSAS (Youth Support + Advocacy Service): Victorian-based nonprofit providing AOD treatment, housing, and outreach for young people. Comparable to ADAC's Makin' Tracks mobile outreach and Stepping Stones day program models.
• Lives Lived Well: Queensland-based nonprofit providing residential rehabilitation, counselling, and community AOD programs. Comparable to ADAC's continuum of residential, day, and community AOD services.
• We Help Ourselves (WHOS): Australian nonprofit operating therapeutic communities and residential AOD programs across multiple states. Directly comparable to ADAC in operating residential rehabilitation services with a non-medical, community-based model.
• Odyssey House Victoria: Australian nonprofit operating residential and community-based AOD treatment programs across Victoria. Directly comparable to ADAC as a multi-modal substance abuse service provider with residential rehabilitation capacity.
• Drug Arm Australasia: Australian nonprofit providing community-based AOD counselling, education, and outreach. Comparable to ADAC's day centre (Stepping Stones) and mobile outreach (Makin' Tracks) service models.
• Ted Noffs Foundation: Australia-wide nonprofit providing residential AOD treatment and outreach programs for young people. Comparable to ADAC in delivering residential rehabilitation and community-based AOD services, though youth-focused rather than Aboriginal-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ScottADAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aboriginal-drug-&-alcohol-council

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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