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Health promotion resources

Indigenous

2008

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (2008)
Indigenous substance misuse [CD, brochure and flyer]
Perth: Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

Indigenous alcohol misuse information [CD-ROM, brochure and flyer]

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has developed a range of web resources and yarning places (electronic networks) addressing alcohol misuse, inhalant misuse, illicit drug useand the misuse of kava and other drugs. The development of these materials were guided by the Alcohol and other Drugs Reference Group (ADRF) which provides a 'sounding board' to the HealthInfoNet on the development of web-based knowledge resources on the misuse of alcohol and other substances among Indigenous peoples. These exciting improvements in the sharing of information and experiences will assist people working across Australia to address various aspects of Indigenous substance misuse. To promote this initiative, the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has published a brochure and a CD Rom that provides an introduction to using the web resources and yarning places. The alcohol misuse flyer can be downloaded and distributed for your own purposes.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

2007

Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (2007)
Alcohol treatment guidelines for Indigenous Australians [resource package]
Canberra : Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing

The Alcohol Treatment Guidelines for Indigenous Australians tool kit is a guide for all healthcare providers when looking after Indigenous clients at risk of illness or injury associated with alcohol misuse. The kit includes information about the clinical management of alcohol problems associated with mental health problems, pregnancy and breastfeeding, physical effects of alcohol, understanding the impact of alcohol on health, effects of alcohol on the organs, alcohol and cancer, alcohol and systemic disorders, alcohol and infectious diseases and indirect physical consequences of alcohol consumption.

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2006

Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc (2006)
Alcohol Effects on the Body [leaflet]
Resource Package About Illicit Drug for Aboriginal Workeres
Adelaide: Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc

The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council of South Australia have produced a number of publications and resources. The package is aimed at interested community members. Components of the package, i.e. the pamphlets can be used by anyone in the community to gain a basic understanding of the effects of drug and alcohol use on the body, and on members of the community.

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Drug and Alcohol Office (2006)
Your right to object [booklet & brochure]
Perth: Drug and Alcohol Office

This information package gives Indigenous communities advice on how they can organise effective community action to manage the availability of alcohol within their community. It provides information for communities that wish to object to the granting of a liquor licence or of extended trading hours. It also outlines information about how to object to: a town planning scheme amendment; an application for a liquor licence; and noise or behaviour on or near licensed premises.

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2005

Brady M (2005)
The grog book: strengthening Indigenous community action on alcohol (revised edition)
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing

The Australian Government has funded a new edition of The grog book: strengthening Indigenous community action on alcohol, which is a resource aimed at helping Indigenous communities and health workers better manage alcohol-related problems. The book, provides practical advice on how to manage alcohol problems at the community level and how to increase community awareness of alcohol abuse. First published in 1998, this revised edition includes new information on successful programs undertaken by Indigenous communities. The book has been distributed to Indigenous health services, health workers, Indigenous community organisations, drug and alcohol services, and State and Territory governments, and is available on request from the Australian Department of Health and Ageing.

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Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention (2005)
Feeling winyarn [brochure]
Perth: Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention

This information brochure was produced for Aboriginal youth, by Aboriginal youth in conjunction with mental health experts. The content includes reference to drug and alcohol issues. It offers youth-friendly advice and information on the value of seeking help and where to go.

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2004

Department for Indigenous Affairs (2004)
Sly grog hotline [poster]
Perth: Department for Indigenous Affairs

This poster depicts West Coast Eagles footballer Ashley Sampi as the face of the Sly Groggin' strategy which urges people in the Kimberley to help stamp out illegal alcohol sales in Aboriginal communities.

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DrugInfo Clearinghouse (2004)
Alcohol and other drug use by Australian Indigenous people: a snapshot [fact sheet]
Victoria: DrugInfo Clearinghouse

This fact sheet provides a snapshot of what research has found about the use of alcohol and other drugs by Indigenous people and their attitudes towards drug use.

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Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service (2004)
Substance misuse service [pamphlet]
Ainslie, ACT: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service has developed a series of pamphlets targeting specific health issues relevant to their clients, including one on substance misuse. Designed for an Indigenous audience, the pamphlet provides information about the role of substance misuse workers and who to contact from Winnunga Nimmityjah for assistance.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

2003

Brady M, Hunter E (2003)
Talking about alcohol with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients (second edition) [flip chart]
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing

The flip chart is intended for use by health professionals assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with alcohol-related issues. It provides information about the use and purpose of the flip chart as a method of initiating and supporting behaviour change for those seeking help to address their drinking problem.

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2002

Territory Health Services (2nd edition) (2002)
The public health bush book.
Darwin: Territory Health Services

The public health bush book is a resource for people who work with remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. It was written by people who have worked in, or with, remote community health-care teams over many years, and relates their accumulated learning to published national and international evidence. Volume 2, chapter 1 includes a section specifically on alcohol.

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Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. (date unknown)
Don’t gamble with your health [playing cards]
Adelaide: Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council

The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council has developed sets of playing cards that depict a range of culturally appropriate visual aids to promote the dangers of the misuse of alcohol and use of illicit drugs.

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Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council SA Inc. (date unknown)
If you are thinking of becoming pregnant [poster]
Adelaide: Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council

The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (ADAC) is the only statewide peak Indigenous substance misuse organisation in Australia, representing 28 Aboriginal community organisations from across South Australia. ADAC has developed a poster about the effects of alcohol and drug use during pregnancy and foetal alcohol syndrome.

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Department of Education and Children's Services, Adelaide (DECS) (date unknown)
Indigenous drug education support materials resource
Northern Territory: Education Department

The Indigenous drug education support materials resource was developed primarily for Indigenous school communities as part of the Northern Territory national school drug education strategy project and contains materials for teachers and students. Topic 11 of the resource focuses on alcohol. (The resource was developed by the Northern Territory, but it is included on the South Australian DECS website as it was thought that SA educators, particularly those in remote settings, may find it useful.)

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Kirketon Road Centre (date unknown)
Alcohol and heroin don't mix [pamphlet]
Drugs in pregnancy [pamphlet]
Kings Cross: The Kirketon Road Centre

Alcohol and Heroin don't mix Drugs in pregnancy

Images have been reproduced with the kind permission of Annie Malcolm and the Kirketon Road Centre.

A series of pamphlets has been designed by the Kirketon Road Centre specifically for an Indigenous audience, including ones on alcohol and illicit drug use issues. The pamphlets provide information on health issues, advice on how to keep healthy, and what to do in situations of ill-health. They are worded in a culturally appropriate way, are easy-to-understand and are decorated with Indigenous artwork.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

  • Further information:
  • Contact details:
    • Kirketon Road Centre, PO Box 22, Kings Cross NSW 1340, cnr Darlinghurst Road and Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Sydney NSW, ph: (02) 9360 2766, fax: (02) 9360 5154

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General

2007

Telethon Institute for Child Health Research (2007)
Alcohol and Pregnancy Resources for Health Professionals
Perth: Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

This information package supports health professionals in their role by providing information on women's alcohol use before and during pregnancy. The resources outline the consequences related to alcohol consumption during pregnancy, strategies for health professionals in asking, assessing, advising, assisting and arranging support for women. They have been developed by synthesising national and international literature and by gaining information from health professionals through interviews and focus groups.

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2005

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) and The Mental Health Services Conference Inc. of Australia and New Zealand (TheMHS) (2005)
Feeling Good [booklet]
Canberra: National Drug Strategy

This booklet answers frequently asked questions about alcohol, drugs and mental health.

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2004

National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) Consortium (2004)
Alcohol and other drugs: a handbook for professionals
Canberra: Australian Department of Health and Ageing

This handbook provides an overview of the use of alcohol and other drugs and describes general principles of management and intervention. It also includes issues for special consideration.

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Drug and Alcohol Office (date unknown)
Alcohol and your health [fact sheet]
Perth: Drug and Alcohol Office

The Drug and Alcohol Office alcohol fact sheet provides information such as drinking guidelines at a glance for men and women, a standard drinks guide, details of who needs to take particular care with alcohol, and how to reduce the risk to a person's health.

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Parenting and Child Health (date unknown)
Children, Youth and Women's Health Service
Alcohol - effects on unborn children [fact sheet]

The Parenting and Child Health service provides a series of fact sheets about health issues ranging from A-Z. There is a fact sheet about alcohol and its effects such as foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) on unborn children. It also includes some facts about FAS in Aboriginal communities.

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Reach Out (date unknown)
Alcohol and other drugs [fact sheets]
NSW: Inspire Foundation Inc

Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times.  The aim of the service is to improve young people's mental health and well being by  providing support information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people. It includes fact sheets on alcohol use.

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Other information

Drug and Alcohol Office specialist library and information service

The Drug and Alcohol Office (DAO) houses Western Australia's specialist library and information service for drug and alcohol publications. In addition to other publications it includes a range of training manuals, videos and online resources such as fact sheets for use by WA health agencies and members of the WA Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies. Members of the public, tertiary students and staff from other government agencies are welcome to use the library for reference purposes.

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Last updated: 16 July 2008