Our Vision
We envision a world beyond prohibition with empowered youth, respect for drugs and justice for all.
Drugs aren't going anywhere, despite a century of prohibition. By respecting the potential risks and benefits of drugs and the rights of those who use them, we can forge a new approach based on public health, compassion and shared humanity. We can empower affected communities and the next generation of leaders, and make a world with less harm and more healing possible.
Our mission
We empower, coordinate and represent a grassroots network of Australian students and young people to advocate for drug law reform
Students for Sensible Drug Policy Australia is Australia’s youth drug policy reform organisation. Formed in 2016, we connect grassroots groups of students and young people around Australia to a wide network of experts and policymakers.
Drug policy reform in Australia lags behind many parts of the world, and young people who use drugs face challenges in overcoming stigma and discrimination to access health and education, research institutions, and platforms for advocacy.
Our movement reaches students on campuses and young people from diverse backgrounds, while our advocacy engages policymakers at the international, federal, state and local levels as well as a range of intersecting communities and issues.
Our organisation’s mission to connect students and young people impacted by drug policies to diverse networks of allies, experts and policymakers has begun a process of evidence-based education and advocacy that has the potential to be transformative for young people and society.
Our Strategic Plan
Our priorities, ambitions and goals for 2020-2023.
