Foundation House

Foundation House is an alcohol, drug and gambling treatment centre run by the Construction Industry Drug and Alcohol Foundation (the Foundation). The Foundation was established in 1994 to address the lack of availability of effective alcohol, drug and gambling treatment options, limited places in existing facilities, and unrealistic waiting lists i... n an already overcrowded public health system. The Foundation is a non profit organisation that aims to raise funds to provide adequate, effective and readily accessible alcohol, drug and gambling treatment services and support to construction industry personnel, members of their families and the general public. It is an incorporated association, is registered under the Charitable Fundraising Act, and has been granted Gift Deductibility Status by the Australian Taxation Office. The Foundation operates independently and autonomously, however it is linked through similar goals, and its target group to the Building Trades Group Drug and Alcohol Program. It is unique in its bringing together of all stakeholders in the building and construction industry in a co-operative and harmonious atmosphere in what has for many years been a confrontational environment. Membership of the Foundation is open to construction industry employees and union officials, construction industry employers or employer groups, and representatives from the drug and alcohol, medical, legal, or other appropriate fields. It is administered by a Committee of Management elected annually by the general membership in accordance with its rules. The Committee of Management consists of union official representatives, employer group representatives, and a representative from the drug and alcohol, medical field.Read More