Building is due to begin for stage one of the Althea Wellness Centre with seed funding secured from the Ian Potter Foundation and Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. Althea will provide services for people with alcohol and other drug issues who may not otherwise seek medical assistance. At present talks are continuing between several organisations and health providers to provide an in-reach service into Althea. It is hoped that Althea will be operational by the beginning of June 2008.

DIRECTIONS ACT is seeking further funding for stage 2 of the project to deliver more health services to people with alcohol and other drug issues.