DASA Alice Springs

02/11/2026

It's not fun for everyone. If Melbourne Cup Day impacts you or someone you know negatively, reach out.

02/11/2026

📢 2027 Drink Driver Education (DDE) Course Dates Now Available! 📢

We're pleased to announce that our 2027 Drink Driver Education (DDE) course dates have now been released.

To assist with planning, DDE courses are held on the third Wednesday of each month throughout the year.

✅ Book & pay early to secure your place!

Please note: Course fees must be paid in full prior to attendance. Participants will not be permitted to attend unless full payment has been received.
💲 Unit 1 - $325 | Unit 1 & 2 - $425

For course dates, fees, or to make a booking, please contact our Assessment & Intake team on:
📱 08 8950 5000, option 3
📩 [email protected]
📍 Aranda House, 4 Schwarz Cres, Alice Springs
🌐 https://www.dasa.org.au/drink-driver-course

For further information including payment options and handy contacts & tips, please visit our websitehttps://irp.cdn-website.com/c3755059/files/uploaded/2027+DDE+Info+Sheet-c473db55.pdf

🚗 Drive smarter. Make safer choices. Build a safer community.

12/10/2026

Sorry! No power means no Sober Up Shelter tonight.

11/10/2026

After a record turn out at the DASA AGM on Friday last week, the DASA Board and Executive spent Saturday revising and updating our Strategic Plan. After losing our primary treatment facility Aranda House in the flooding disaster in February, we have had to do a lot of innovative thinking, adapting and advocacy to make sure we can continue to provide services to anyone needing support with alcohol or other drug use in Central Australia. Despite the challenges, our doors are still open to anyone who needs us. Enormous thanks to our dedicated, resourceful and talented volunteer board who have adjusted the course and reset the direction: Daniel Ward (Chairperson), Allan Murphy (Vice Chair), Lukas Blom (Company Secretary), Matt Stevenson, Dy Kelaart, JP Glavimans, Jordan Lockerbie & Aamir Tanweer.

08/10/2026

🚀 Hot Off the Press! Our Annual Report Is Now Available! 🚀
Curious about what we've been up to over the past year? Our latest Annual Report is packed with inspiring updates, achievements, key milestones, and a look at the impact we've made together.
Every success story, every milestone, and every achievement has been possible because of the incredible support of our community. 💙

📘 Grab a coffee, have a read, and celebrate another fantastic year with us!

🔗 View the report here:

01/10/2026

Head Office on Leichhardt Tce is short staffed Fri 2nd Oct. Please contact our friendly staff at 4 Schwarz Cres on 8950 7955 or 0461 111 665 for all enquiries 👍🏾

01/10/2026

We are hiring - Sobering Up Shelter Driver.

21/09/2026

Join the DASA Team as our Therapeutic Lead!

Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug use? DASA is seeking a Therapeutic Lead to provide clinical leadership, support our multidisciplinary team, and help deliver high-quality, person-centred services across our therapeutic programs.

As a natural leader, you'll inspire and mentor staff, drive positive outcomes, build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to continuous service improvement. If you're energetic, solutions-focused, adaptable, and committed to supporting people on their recovery journey, we'd love to hear from you.

👉🏿 Leadership opportunity
👉🏿 Rewarding and meaningful work
👉🏿 Supportive and passionate team environment
👉🏿 Make a real impact in your community

📩 Apply now or contact us for more information.
https://dasa.applynow.net.au/jobs/318073

21/09/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING! 🌟
Assessment Worker

Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families to access the services they need? We are seeking a compassionate, organised and motivated Assessment Worker to join our team.

About the Role
As an Assessment Worker, you will be responsible for:
✔️ Conducting initial client assessments and intake processes
✔️ Identifying client needs and developing appropriate referral pathways
✔️ Providing information, support and advocacy
✔️ Maintaining accurate client records and case notes
✔️ Working collaboratively with internal programs and external service providers
✔️ Supporting people in a professional, respectful and culturally safe manner

What We're Looking For
🗣 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
🗣 Strong organisational and administrative abilities
🗣 Experience working within community services, health, alcohol and other drugs, mental health or related sectors
🗣 Ability to engage with clients from diverse backgrounds
🗣 Current Driver's Licence
🗣 Relevant qualifications (or working towards) in Community Services, Social Work or a related field desirable

Why Join Us?
✔ Supportive and inclusive team environment
✔ Meaningful work that creates positive community outcomes
✔ Professional development opportunities
✔ Competitive salary and conditions

Apply Now!
🌐 https://dasa.applynow.net.au/jobs/318072-assessment-worker
or scan the QR code below!

16/09/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Minister Steve Edgington MLA for taking the time to visit and meet with our CEO Eloise yesterday.
We greatly appreciated the opportunity to share our future visions and discuss the critical needs of our clients and residents. Your willingness to listen, engage in meaningful conversation, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges to our organisation is truly valued.

It was terrific catching up with Chief Executive Officer Eloise Cole in Alice Springs this afternoon.

DASA Alice Springs offers a range of services to provide rehabilitation from use or dependency on alcohol and other drugs, and education to the Alice Springs and the Central Australia community.

It was interesting to hear about DASA’s proposal to redevelop its Schwarz Crescent site to consolidate services at a single location, improving service integration, efficiency and long-term sustainability.

Thank you to Eloise and the entire DASA team working on the frontline helping to reduce alcohol and drug addiction.

NT Health I Steven Edgington