Nannup Local Drug Action Group
The Nannup Local Drug Action Group (LDAG) promotes well-being and engagement to help reduce the harm from alcohol and other drugs.
The full Terms of Reference is available here.
Strategic Plan Overview
Priority Areas
- Domestic Violence and Reduced Community Safety due to other drug use (New Focus area)
- Mental Health Issues and suicide
- The adult community who drinks alcohol and consume illegal drugs
The development of a Strategic Plan seeks to guide the Shire of Nannup, the Nannup Local Drug Action Group, stakeholders, service providers and community with the following.
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- Community Awareness and Education
- Youth Engagement and Prevention programs
- Addressing Domestic and Family Violence
- Community Collaboration and Capacity Building
History of the Nannup LDAG
The Nannup LDAG was established in 2003 in conjunction with the Youth Advisory Council, with support from the Shire of Nannup’s Community Development Officer. From its inception, the group has maintained a strong youth focus, providing opportunities for young people to engage in skills development, youth leadership programs, camps, and school holiday activities.
In 2015, the group expanded its membership to include stakeholder agencies and community members, formalising its structure and broadening its scope. This transition marked a significant step in strengthening community collaboration and strategic planning.
In 2016, the Nannup LDAG successfully applied to be recognised as a Local Drug Action Team (LDAT), the national equivalent of LDAG. This recognition enabled the group to access funding to begin implementing its Strategic Plan, and a Project Officer was appointed to support delivery.
Around this time, LDAG was approached by RoadWise to establish a community reference group in Nannup. Given the overlap in stakeholders, it was decided to merge the groups and incorporate RoadWise activities into LDAG’s strategic planning.
In 2017, discussions commenced with the Mental Health Commission to transition the LDAG Strategic Plan into an Alcohol and Other Drugs Management Plan, further aligning the group’s objectives with broader public health strategies.
The long-term vision for LDAG is to evolve into a community-driven organisation with shared responsibilities for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating its strategies. In 2019, the Nannup Youth Zone was established to support this goal by providing a dedicated space for youth engagement and development. However, growth of the facility was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In July 2021, the Youth Zone was revitalised under the banner of Alcohol.Think Again Nannup Youth Zone, reaffirming its role as a safe and supportive space for young people to connect, learn, and thrive.
Nannup LDAG today
In 2025, the Nannup Local Drug Action Group (LDAG) updated its Terms of Reference to formalise its role as a working group of Council. The committee entered into a partnership with Holyoake to develop a Community Response Plan and continued its collaboration with the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. The LDAG remains a strong, community-based committee with key messaging focused on alcohol and other drugs, mental health and suicide prevention, and domestic and family violence.
The committee developed the “Nannup – Stronger Together” program, which includes initiatives for both youth and seniors, fostering social connection, a sense of belonging, and purpose within the community.