Lessons learned

2012

Brady M (2012)

The National Drug Strategy and Indigenous Australians: missed opportunities and future challenges [the James Rankin Oration 2011].

Drug and Alcohol Review; 31(6): 747–753

• Links
• View abstract: The National Drug Strategy and Indigenous Australians: missed opportunities and future challenges
• View article: The National Drug Strategy and Indigenous Australians: missed opportunities and future challenges (PDF - 135.1 KB)
• View website: Drug and Alcohol Review

Entwhistle P, Entwhistle D (2012)

First review of alcohol and drugs (AOD) Indigenous communities project (2011-2014) May 2012.

Darwin: Amity Community Services

• Links
• View report: First review of alcohol and drugs (AOD) Indigenous communities project (2011-2014) May 2012 (PDF - 675.0 KB)
• View information: Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Indigenous Communities project 2009-2012
• View information: Volatile substance abuse resources
• View website: Amity Community Services

2011

Allan J, Campbell M (2011)

Improving access to hard-to-reach services: a soft entry approach to drug and alcohol services for rural Australian Aboriginal communities.

Social Work in Health Care; 50(6): 443-465

• Links
• View abstract: Improving access to hard-to-reach services: a soft entry approach to drug and alcohol services for rural Australian Aboriginal communities
• View article: Improving access to hard-to-reach services: a soft entry approach to drug and alcohol services for rural Australian Aboriginal communities (PDF - 164.8 KB)
• View website: Social Work in Health Care

Entwistle P, Entwistle D, Piper K, Stothers K, Centre for Remote Health (2011)

AOD Indigenous Communities Project 2009-2011 : final evaluation report.

Darwin: Amity Community Services

• Links
• View report: AOD Indigenous Communities Project 2009-2011 : final evaluation report (PDF - 349.8 KB)
• View information: Amity volatile substance abuse resources
• View website: Amity Community Services

Logan G, Bakos K (2011)

Our Healing Ways successful strategies for working with dual diagnosis issues, Aboriginal way.

Fitzroy, Vic: Victorian Dual Diagnosis Education and Training Unit

• Links
• View abstract: Our Healing Ways successful strategies for working with dual diagnosis issues, Aboriginal way
• View report: Our Healing Ways successful strategies for working with dual diagnosis issues, Aboriginal way (PDF - 1.2 MB)
• View information: Our Healing Ways project
• View information: Our Healing Ways successful strategies for working with dual diagnosis issues, Aboriginal way
• View website: Victorian Dual Diagnosis Education and Training Unit

Munro A, Allan J (2011)

Can family-focussed interventions improve problematic substance use in Aboriginal communities? A role for social work.

Australian Social Work; 64(2): 169-182

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• View abstract: Can family-focussed interventions improve problematic substance use in Aboriginal communities? A role for social work
• View article: Can family-focussed interventions improve problematic substance use in Aboriginal communities? A role for social work (PDF - 193.6 KB)
• View website: Australian Social Work

Nagel T, Kavanagh D, Barclay L, Trauer T, Chenhall R, Frendin J, Griffin C (2011)

Integrating treatment for mental and physical disorders and substance misuse in Indigenous primary care settings.

Australasian Psychiatry; 19(Supplement 1): S17-S19

• Links
• View abstract: Integrating treatment for mental and physical disorders and substance misuse in Indigenous primary care settings
• View article: Integrating treatment for mental and physical disorders and substance misuse in Indigenous primary care settings (PDF - 173.1 KB)
• View website: Australasian Psychiatry

2010

Gray D, Stearne A, Wilson M, Doyle M (2010)

Indigenous-specific alcohol and other drug interventions: continuities, changes and areas of greatest need.

Canberra: Australian National Council on Drugs

• Links
• View report: Indigenous-specific alcohol and other drug interventions: continuities, changes and areas of greatest need (PDF - 7.2 MB)
• View information: Indigenous-specific alcohol and other drug interventions: continuities, changes and areas of greatest need
• View media release: Call to review services for Indigenous Queenslanders [ABC News]
• View media release: Indigenous drug services struggling in cities: report [ABC News]
• View media release: Indigenous-specific alcohol and other drug interventions [ANCD]
• View website: National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee

Mapfumo L, Waples-Crowe P, Ware J (2010)

Action research: addressing HIV risks related to injecting drug use in Victorian Aboriginal communities.

Melbourne: Anex

• Links
• View report: Action research: addressing HIV risks related to injecting drug use in Victorian Aboriginal communities (PDF - 746.6 KB)
• View information: Anex - Aboriginal health
• View website: Anex

2009

Siggins Miller (2009)

Evaluation and monitoring of the National Drug Strategy 2004-2009.

Canberra: National Drug Strategy

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• View report: Evaluation and monitoring of the National Drug Strategy 2004-2009: appendices (PDF - 268.0 KB)
• View report: Evaluation and monitoring of the National Drug Strategy 2004-2009: volume 1: findings and recommendations (PDF - 740.0 KB)
• View report: Evaluation and monitoring of the National Drug Strategy 2004-2009: volume 2: case studies, literature reviews, and headline indicators (PDF - 800.0 KB)
• View information: Evaluation and monitoring of the National Drug Strategy 2004-2009
• View website: National Drug Strategy

Urbis (2009)

Evaluation of the National Drug Strategy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan 2003 - 2009: final report.

Canberra: National Drug Strategy

• Links
• View report: Evaluation of the National Drug Strategy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan 2003 - 2009: final report
• View report: Evaluation of the National Drug Strategy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan 2003 - 2009: final report (PDF - 1.2 MB)
• View website: National Drug Strategy

2008

Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (2008)

Lessons learnt about strengthening Indigenous families and communities: Stronger Families and Communities Strategy 2000–2004.

Canberra: Department of Families Housing Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

• Links
• View report: Lessons learnt about strengthening Indigenous families and communities: Stronger Families and Communities Strategy 2000–2004 (PDF - 716.7 KB)

2007

Select Committee on Substance Abuse in the Community (2007)

Substance abuse in remote communities: confronting the confusion and disconnection.

Darwin: Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory

This comprehensive report is the result of an inquiry into substance abuse in Northern Territory remote communities. Essentially it identifies factors that contribute to the resiliency and vulnerability of communities in regards to substance abuse. The information pertains to: the inquisition process; the impact and prevalence of three commonly used substances; services in the Territory responding to substance abuse; and the social factors contributing to substance abuse. The report also includes recommendations for addressing the substance abuse problem.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

• Links
• View report: Substance abuse in remote communities: confronting the confusion and disconnection (PDF - 616.1 KB)
• View website: Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory