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This publication reports on a qualitative research project which aimed to describe how cultural models of service delivery are understood, and to identify key elements to inform the development of a two-way, bicultural practice framework for the children and families sector in the Northern Territory (NT).
While the research focused on practice in non-government organisations (NGOs) delivering services to children and families at risk of substance misuse, family violence, and mental health issues, the researchers anticipate that the findings in this report could lead to a sharper policy and practice focus on cultural safety in the broader Australian Indigenous context.
The study design included:
The report presents eight themes derived from the thematic analysis:
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
This report was developed to provide a good practice guide for workers or services in Queensland engaging with young people affected by alcohol and other drug (AOD) use. The report covers the legal and ethical dimensions of practice in the AOD field, and aims to contribute to the growing knowledge and skill-base on how to most effectively work with young people experiencing problematic AOD use.
This report is one of six good practice guides developed by Dovetail in partnership with the School of Public Health and Social Work at the Queensland University of Technology. The guides are designed for use by practitioners across clinical and community-based contexts.
Abstract adapted from Dovetail
This document is a guide to help Western Australian human services organisations to improve their capacity to deliver culturally secure services to Aboriginal people and their communities.
The document provides guidance on implementing culturally secure practices and services at the organisational, program, human resources and individual levels.
This guide was produced by the Palmerston Association on behalf of the Perth Co‐occurring Disorders Capacity Building Project Consortium.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
The Standard on culturally secure practice (alcohol and other drug sector) has been developed for alcohol and other drug (AOD) agencies to gain a formal certification of a culturally secure practice.
The Standard contains seven performance expectations and criteria. Agencies are awarded a 'good practice' certification if they meet 80% of the essential criteria for each performance expectation.
The Standard is supported by a separate document, the Interpretive guide to the standard on culturally secure practice. The Interpretive guide helps agencies to achieve certification by providing examples of how to interpret and apply the standards.
The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) developed the document in consultation with the WA AOD sector, and with Indigenous AOD services Australia-wide. The Drug and Alcohol Office of WA and the Australian Government's Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health funded its development.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
This guide is designed to assist workforce development and is intended to provide information and examples for working with alcohol and other drug consumers around exercise, health and wellbeing. It provides information including:
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
This toolkit was produced by the Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies. The purpose of the toolkit is to provide guidance for other Western Australian alcohol and other drug (AOD) services planning to undertake capacity building initiatives. The toolkit was developed in accordance with knowledge gained throughout the national Improved services initiative (ISI) project. This project aimed to build the capacity of non-government AOD organisations to effectively identify and treat comorbid substance use and mental illness.
Abstract adapted from Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies
This guide aims to give alcohol and other drug workers basic information about: the overlap between nutrition and alcohol and other drug use; and rehabilitation, to inform their work with consumers. The booklet provides information on:
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
These draft guidelines were produced by the Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies as a final draft for consultation in March 2011. The Standard for culturally secure practice (alcohol and other drugs sector): (final draft for consultation) outlines performance expectations for agencies working within the alcohol and other drugs sector and their communities.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies has developed a Culturally secure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment and retention guide to support CEOs and senior managers of services in the alcohol and other drugs sector. The guide is designed to provide CEOs and line managers with a deeper understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers and their culture. This guide provides useful tips and examples of positive approaches to recruiting and retaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers.
Abstract adapted from the Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies
This document is part of a suite of resources that aim to enhance Indigenous worker wellbeing and reduce work related stress. It was designed for Indigenous alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers and explores a number of issues relevant to them. This document contains:
The checklists contain questions which may assist in the development of staff cultural competency and are a useful workforce development training tool.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction was commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to investigate issues among Indigenous alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers. This report is part of a series of three reports stemming from the resulting project, and is accessible individually and as part of a resource package for Indigenous AOD workers: the Indigenous worker wellbeing resource (2012).
As part of this project, a national online survey was conducted in 2008 among Indigenous and non-Indigenous workers from various AOD organisations providing services to the Indigenous population across Australia. This report outlines the key findings following analyses of the 294 valid responses (62% Indigenous, 37% non-Indigenous, 1% unknown). Information on the survey background, results, and discussion is also presented in this report.
Abstract adapted from National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction
The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction was commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to investigate issues among Indigenous alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers. This review forms the initial component of the resulting project, and is accessible both individually and as part of a resource package for Indigenous AOD workers: the Indigenous worker wellbeing resource (2012).
The literature review presents major findings of key factors impacting on the wellbeing of Indigenous workers in the AOD field. The review examined over 400 reports, journal articles, and other documents relevant to stress, burnout, and wellbeing of workers responding to Indigenous AOD issues.
Abstract adapted from National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction
The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction was commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to investigate issues among Indigenous alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers. This report is part of a series of three reports stemming from the resulting project, and is accessible individually and as part of a resource package for Indigenous AOD workers: the Indigenous worker wellbeing resource (2012).
The report is a collation of material on the views of Indigenous AOD workers in regard to worker wellbeing. The report's target audience includes:
Abstract adapted from National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction
The Department of Corrective Services' action plan outlines strategies to reduce offenders' drug use, improve their health and wellbeing, and reduce the burden of disease and disability on the community as a whole. It also details the Department's aim to strengthen collaborative partnerships with other government and non-government agencies and community organisations.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
The Department of Corrective Services' Offender drug and alcohol strategy 2010 - 2014 has been developed to address the specific needs of offenders in custody and under community supervision by providing a platform to address the harm caused from licit and illicit drug use. The strategy will ensure a range of measures are delivered to reduce offender drug use and prevent the associated harm. The strategy has a strong law enforcement approach, in addition to a holistic rehabilitative approach, to foster behaviour change that encourages law abiding lifestyles by reducing re-offending.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
The DrugInfo Clearinghouse has developed this factsheet which outlines some of the key themes and findings from the consultation report developed during the first stage of the Indigenous dual diagnosis project.
This project has three aims: to increase coordination and collaboration between alcohol and other drug and mental health services; to develop and facilitate dual diagnosis training and resources that are culturally appropriate and relevant; and to build capacity in the Aboriginal workforce.
The findings described in the factsheet provide valuable insights for people working with Aboriginal clients with a dual diagnosis and their families and communities.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
At the request of the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) and Queensland Indigenous Substance Misuse Council (QISMC), the National Drug Research Institute was commissioned to conduct a review of the alcohol and other drugs sector in Queensland. This report makes 23 recommendations in relation to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Alcohol and other Drug Sector in Queensland. Recommendations are made in relation to: the organisational structure of QISMC; member support; Indigenous capacity; service provision and standards of care; staffing; training; and reporting.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CS&HISC) have developed training resources and support materials to improve the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers to recognise and respond to mental illness and alcohol and other drug issues. This report describes the background to the project and its progress to date.
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