Time for Change Survey and Report

53 National Drug Strategy Household Survey and other routine data monitoring system s. 26 Moving forward, it is essential that policymakers act on these insights, committing to reforms that will create a safer, healthier, and more equitable society for all Australians. The time for action is now. We urge all levels of government to listen to the voices of communities, experts, and those with lived/living experience to implement policies that truly reflect the needs and values of the people they serve. We not only deserve but urgently need policies and programs that offer evidence-based solutions and actively work towards decreasing stigma. Drug policy reform is not just a political issue — it is a matter of public health, human rights, and social justice. 26 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2024) National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2022-23. Canberra: AIHW . Available here.