DAAR course

The DAAR course is important in helping to reduce alcohol and drug-related violence.

The Drug & Alcohol Assessment and Referral (DAAR) course is part of the Australian Government’s Safe Night Out Strategy.

The one-off course is for offenders aged 18 and over who have been charged with one or more of the prescribed offences, where it is alleged that the offence was committed in a public place and while intoxicated. These ones-off courses offer one on one assessment, information and education on the use of drugs and alchol.

Lives Lived Well is the statewide lead service provider for the DAAR program, in a consortium model which includes DrugARM.

What does it involve?

Offenders are referred to the program as part of their bail condition. DAAR appointments run for approximately two hours and can be offered face to face in a range of locations, or over videoconference for more remote clients.

The appointment includes:

  • a comprehensive assessment
  • alcohol and drug screening
  • a brief intervention
  • education and referral.

Do I need a referral?

Yes, referrals are made by either police officers or court officers during your bail processing. You will be offered a mandatory, face-to-face or telephone appointment within a prescribed time frame as a condition of your release.

The course must be completed prior to your attendance in Court. There are occasions when you may receive a referral as part of a Court appearance.

Is there a cost?

No, services provided by this program are free of charge.

Want to know more?

For further questions about our programs, view our FAQs page here or you can contact us on 1300 727 957. Our friendly staff will talk to you about how we can best help out.

Where is it located?

Lives Lived Well delivers the DAAR program face to face in:

  • Beaudesert
  • Bundaberg
  • Burleigh Heads
  • Cairns
  • Capalaba
  • Charters Towers
  • Chinchilla
  • Cloncurry
  • Dalby
  • Gatton
  • Gladstone
  • Goondiwindi
  • Kingaroy
  • Longreach
  • North Lakes
  • Rockhampton
  • Spring Hill
  • Toowoomba
  • Townsville
  • Upper Coomera
  • Warwick
  • Woolloongabba

Videoconference appointments are available Queensland-wide.

Further information

Call our Contact Team on 1300 727 957 for more information on DAAR, or for information on our other programs visit our FAQs page here.