Review: Conducts research, evaluation and events that nurture developments to strengthen primary health care and address health inequities, including issues that are focussed on alcohol and other drug dependence. The research findings influence current Australian trends in policy and practice and inform clinical guidelines and social health interventions. Professional development is offered regularly. Medical and social health professionals can subscribe to a newsletter. publishes widely in peer and non-peer reviewed publications on its three research streams Health Systems Development, Health Equity and Chronic Disease.