The Morrison Government is continuing to keep Australians and their communities safe from illicit drugs by providing more than $3.5 million to Crime Stoppers Australia to support the national Dob-in-a-Dealer campaign.

The Dob-in-a-Dealer campaign will continue to build on previous programs by visiting local communities across Australia and encouraging residents to be active in reporting those that are involved in the manufacture and supply of illicit drugs.

Illicit drugs destroy communities and fund organised crime – they lead only to misery and addiction.

Under the Morrison Government, decriminalising drug trafficking offences will never be up for negotiation, and we will continue to give our law enforcement agencies the powers and resources they need to keep our communities safe.

Every dealer, no matter how large or small their enterprise is connected to organised crime – and we will continue to crack down on offenders.
People with information about the manufacture, importation or sale of illicit drugs should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppers.com.au. You can remain anonymous.

CENTRE TO SUPPORT THOSE WITH PTSD
Australians with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will get greater access to support and treatment, with the Morrison Government investing $8.3 million in a national centre dedicated to PTSD research, education, and clinical services.

Located at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson Institute in Birtinya, the centre will take an integrated approach to research and treatment, with a strong focus on the health and wellbeing of veterans.
The centre aims to:
- Deliver breakthrough research into the causes, impacts and treatments of PTSD in collaboration with national and international partners.
- Develop pharmaceutical and therapeutic interventions.
- Establish a national PTSD brain bank to support research into brain chemistry and structure. 
- Provide clinical services for PTSD sufferers, support the fast translation of research into clinical practice, and.
- Deliver education for better understanding, care and support of PTSD patients and families. 

The Government funding will supplement $6 million in philanthropic funding from Roy and Nola Thompson and in-kind funding from the University of the Sunshine Coast. 

Services will be available in early 2023.
Approximately one in 10 Australians will experience PTSD in their lifetime, with a number of groups at significantly higher risk, including veterans and emergency service personnel.

If my office can assist with any issue, please contact: scott.buchholz.mp@aph.gov.au - PO Box 628, Beaudesert, 
 QLD 4285. PH: 5541 0150.