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The need for better information and resources

The development of this web resource recognises the urgent need to improve approaches to illicit drug use among Indigenous peoples. It is one component of the efforts required to improve the information and knowledge base necessary for the formulation of committed, long-term strategies and policies addressing the use of illicit drugs among Indigenous peoples.

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Content of the Indigenous illicit drug use web resource

In aiming to provide access to good quality information and resources for people involved in addressing illicit drug use among Indigenous peoples, this web resource will include: reviews; guidelines; resources; programs, projects and lessons; policies and strategies; publications; and links. It will also include information about research activity, funding opportunities, organisations, agencies and individuals working in the field, news and events and training programs.

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Sharing information about research and practice

The web resource also provides the capacity for people involved in the area to actively share their information and experiences. It does this through support of a yarning place (an electronic network) that encourages electronic yarning and networking among people working across Australia to address illicit drug use among Indigenous peoples. » more information

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Development of the Indigenous illicit drug use web resource

Development of this web resource and the associated yarning place has been made possible with funds provided to the HealthInfoNet by the Australian Department of Health and Ageing’s Drug Strategy Branch.

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Alcohol and Other Drugs Reference Group

Development of this web resource and the associated yarning place is guided by a national reference group. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Reference Group, comprising Indigenous and non-Indigenous people working as practitioners, policy-makers and/or researchers in the area of alcohol and other drug use among Indigenous peoples, provides advice on:

  • content of the web resources, including the co-opting of people for expert advice;
  • priorities for future development of content areas;
  • promotion of the resource and of the HealthInfoNet 's work among people and organisations involved in areas that address the misuse of alcohol and other drugs among Indigenous peoples. This includes the development and enhancement of linkages with relevant organisations/agencies. They will also look at aspects of the associated 'yarning places' – electronic networks based on the ‘community of practice' (CoP) model – in their area(s) of interest (including how to promote their use, providing contact details for potential members, etc);
  • appointment of HealthInfoNet Consultants in the area of the use of alcohol and other drugs among Indigenous peoples.

Members of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Reference Group are:

The reference group meetings also involve the HealthInfoNet's research/project officers working on the development of the resources on alcohol and other drugs, and a representative of the Alcohol and Indigenous Programs Section of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing’s Drug Strategy Branch.

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Last updated: 4 September 2006