From its inception in January 2015, the work of the East Gippsland Ice Prevention Working Group (now known as the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Alliance) has reflected the needs of the local community. In response to community concerns about the use of crystal methamphetamine, the group focussed on providing accurate information about use of the drug across East Gippsland. As a result of these information sessions, a group of committed community champions were identified to be involved in designing local solutions to local problems.