What we do
In late 2022, NCAT was granted funding to explore its future structure, strategy and sustainability as a peak body supporting Aotearoa’s addiction sector.
This process continues during 2023, as NCAT consults with its members and the wider sector.
NCAT is committed to placing Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of its work to improve health outcomes for Māori.
Taking advice from Māori members, it is examining how it might apply this commitment at structural, strategic and operational levels to support the sector to strengthen Te Tiriti-based practice.
Our vision
Everyone living in Aotearoa can access the addiction support and treatment options they need and want – from services that are local, person- and whānau-centred, culturally responsive, and effective.
Our mission
We bring together employers, consumer advocates, educators and others agencies working in the addiction sector to provide sector-wide perspectives, expertise and leadership to support and strengthen addiction service delivery in Aotearoa.
Our strategic goals
Workforce
Support and advance solutions to grow and sustain the addiction workforce.
Equitable access
Inform and influence policy and other initiatives that support equitable and effective access to treatment.
Sustainability
Ensure sustainable development of a strong, national, and representative voice for the addiction sector.
Our work priorities, 2022-2024
NCAT’s current work programme – developed after consultation with the sector at Cutting Edge and an Addiction Leadership Day World Cafe in 2022 – focuses on initiatives to nurture the existing and grow the future addiction workforce.
In 2023, NCAT is also looking inwards to consider its capacity to support the sector. This work includes designing an operating model and securing resources to strengthen its position as an enabler of and facilitator for a strong addiction sector in Aotearoa.
Grow the future addiction workforce
Pipeline
Scholarships
Student placements
Invest in today’s addiction workforce
Workforce wellbeing
Education, research and training
Career pathways
Build NCAT as a strong and sustainable peak body
Speak for and support the sector – its employers and the workforce