Yarning about substance misuse
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Estelle Weeks, Lisa Martin
and Lionel Phillips
Estelle is the eldest daughter of award winning Aboriginal artist Joyce Summers, yet has gone on to develop her own unique style. She is a member of the Bundjalung Nation.
Lisa 'Sorbie' Martin is a Torres Strait Islander artist. Lisa was born in Cairns, Queensland on the 12th of May 1965. Her family originates from Moa Island in the Torres Strait.
Lionel Phillips comes from Trangie in Central Western New South Wales, Australia - a name that means 'waterhole' in local Warradjerri Aboriginal dialect.
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The artwork displayed here is obtained from the Culcha Disc: Australian Indigenous Images Vol 1
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Organisations
Information on organisations that are working to prevent and/or minimise the harm associated with inhalant drug use are provided here. Links to Indigenous organisations throughout Australia have been provided where possible. For a list of Indigenous substance misuse services view the inhalants links page. » Links
Indigenous substance misuse services
Australian Capital Territory
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service provides culturally appropriate services to Indigenous people.
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View website: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service
New South Wales
Benelong's Haven Family Rehabilitation Centre
Benelong's Haven Family Rehabilitation Centre caters for Indigenous people with a dependence on alcohol or other drugs. The Centre addresses their physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs, thus encouraging them to re-enter life. This is accomplished by providing a caring environment conducive to meeting those needs.
Currently no website available
Oolong House (Strong Roots Strong Spirit)
Oolong House provides residential treatment for Aboriginal men and non-Aboriginal men who wish to take back control of their lives and manage their problems linked to alcohol and other drugs.
View website: Oolong House
South Coast Aboriginal Holistic Healing Service (substance use)
The South Coast Aboriginal Holistic Healing Service (SCAHHS) (substance use) is a regional service for Aboriginal communities along the South Coast of New South Wales. The SCAHHS works in partnership with mainstream services to provide quality drug prevention and treatment programs.
Currently no website available
Northern Territory
Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services Inc. (Health)
CAAPS operates the largest residential rehabilitation service for Indigenous people in the top end. CAAPS has a core staff of 30 permanent employees in a variety of roles. CAAPS is a Registered Training Organisation providing Nationally Recognised Training in Substance Misuse, Prevention and Treatment Programs which are delivered using culturally appropriate learning styles. Training staff provide accredited and non accredited 'Alcohol and other Drug' Training Courses to people from remote and urban communities across the Top End of the Northern Territory.
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View website: Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services Inc.
Mt Theo-Yuendumu Substance Misuse Program (MYSMAC)
The Mt Theo Program is the primary organisation responsible for addressing substance misuse in the Warlpiri region.
View website: Mt Theo
The Bushmob Volatile Substance Abuse and Alcohol and Other Drugs Facility
The Bushmob Volatile Substance Abuse and Alcohol and Other Drugs Facility was officially opened in Alice Springs on the 10 April 2008. The residential service caters for up to 10 children suffering sniffing and other drug misuse problems.
Currently no website available.
Queensland
Kurbingui Youth Development Association (KYDA)
The name 'Kurbingui' from the Turrabul language means 'the transition from boy to man'. The KYDA mission is to address the disadvantage and poverty experienced by Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth through the provision of programs and services designed to alleviate isolation, poverty, discrimination and unemployment. They offer a range of training, employment and family programs. KYDA employs an alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs project worker through its Yeaca Dhargo Family Project. The position provides existing community resources to access the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Brisbane.
View website: Kurbingui Youth Development Association
South Australia
Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc.
The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (ADAC) aims to ensure the development of effective programs to reduce harm related to substance misuse in Aboriginal communities, through providing information and advice for the Aboriginal community, the wider community and for relevant professionals and institutions.
View website: Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc.
Victoria
Ngwala Willumbong Co-operative Ltd
Ngwala Willumbong Co-operative Ltd. provides culturally sensitive residential and outreach alcohol and drug services to the Koori community. Services include assessment and referral, individual and/or group counselling, supported access to a range of specialist mainstream services and community support via education and information programs.
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View website: Ngwala Willumbong Co-operative Ltd
For contact details on other Indigenous substance misuse services throughout Australia refer to the following report (page 80 onwards):
Miller S (2005)
Mapping national drug treatment capacity.
Canberra: Australian National Council on Drugs
View report (PDF - 3.0 MB - large file warning!)
Australian Government agencies
Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD)
The ANCD was established as part of the Australian Government's
response to reduce the harm caused by drugs in the community.
An important component of the ANCD's work is to ensure that
policies, strategies and directions in the drug and alcohol
field are consistent with the National Drug Strategic Framework.
The ANCD website provides information on drug use in Australia,
news and events, and reports and publications.
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State and Territory government agencies
New South Wales. Office of Drug Policy
The NSW Government has established The Office of Drug Policy
to provide leadership, and to assist in the development and
implementation of a government-integrated approach to drug
programs and policies. This site links you to a wide range
of web information sources on drugs, including Indigenous
specific links.
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website
Northern Territory. Alcohol and other Drugs
Program
The Program develops and coordinates strategies to address
the harm associated with substance abuse in the Northern Territory.
It deals with a range of health and other issues associated
with both legal and illicit substances. Alcohol, tobacco,
petrol, prescription drug misuse and kava are of particular
concern in the Territory.
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website
Queensland. Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug
Services
The Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Services (ATODS) is the
unit within the Public Health Services in Queensland Health
dedicated towards the treatment and prevention of alcohol,
tobacco and other drug problems in Queensland
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website
South Australia. Drug and Alcohol Services
Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia offers a range of
prevention, treatment, information, education and community-based
services for South Australians.
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website
Tasmania. Alcohol and Drug Service
The Tasmanian Alcohol and Drug Service provides a variety
of services related to the education, prevention and management
of alcohol and other drug use.
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website
Western Australia. Drug and Alcohol Office
The Office assists with implementation of the 2001 WA Community
Drug Summit initiatives and faciltates engagement of the community,
government and non-government agencies in developing initiatives
and programs with regards to drug and alcohol issues.
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website
Non-government organisations
Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (ADAC)
ADAC represents Aboriginal Community Organisations from
across South Australia. The ADAC site provides information
on past and current projects, and contact details for staff
members.
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HealthBulletin website review
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AER Foundation
Established in October 2001 as an independent public company,
the AER Foundation is funded by the Australian Government
to address prevention, treatment, research and rehabilitation
for the misuse of alcohol as well as paint, petrol and glue
sniffing.
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website
Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA)
ADCA is a national, non-government organisation representing
the interests of the Australian alcohol and drug field. It
was first established in 1967 as the Alcohol and Drug Foundation
of Australia. ADCA is an independent, incorporated body and
is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.
The ADCA website is a useful source for policy information
and resources.
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Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA)
ADCA is a national, non-government organisation representing
the interests of the Australian alcohol and drug field. It
was first established in 1967 as the Alcohol and Drug Foundation
of Australia. ADCA is an independent, incorporated body and
is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.
The ADCA website is a useful source for policy information
and resources.
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Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other
Drugs (APSAD)
APSAD is dedicated to raising awareness about the problems
related to the use of alcohol and other drugs, and to promoting
improved standards in clinical practice and in research into
this and allied subjects.
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Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)
The ADF is an independent, non-profit organisation that has
worked for over 40 years to prevent and reduce alcohol and
other drug problems in the Australian community. The ADF is
a leading provider of drug prevention services accessible
to the whole community. Their work focuses on research, information,
community development and education, and advocacy.
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Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)
ADIN provides a central point of access to quality Internet-based
alcohol and drug information provided by prominent organisations
in Australia and Internationally. ADIN is funded by the Australian
Government Department of Health and Ageing as part of the
National Illicit Drug Strategy and managed by the Australian
Drug Foundation.
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website
Centre for Youth Drug Studies (CYDS)
CYDS is the research arm of the Australian Drug Foundation
(ADF). CYDS aims to be a centre of excellence for the development
of effective drug policy and prevention programs within a
variety of community settings.
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website
Community Alcohol Action Network (CAAN)
CAAN aims to reduce alcohol related harm in the community
by addressing the social and cultural forces that encourage
problem drinking. CAAN aims to raise public awareness of alcohol
issues and mobilise the community to take action against inappropriate
alcohol use, advertising, promotion, products and supply.
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website
DrugInfo Clearinghouse
DrugInfo Clearinghouse is a service provided by the Australian
Drug Foundation. The clearinghouse aims to inform and support
drug prevention in Victoria. DrugInfo collects, interprets
and disseminates information on drug prevention.
The website has a comprehensive information sheet about inhalants
discussing their effects, usage, treatment, and legal issues.
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information sheet
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website
Koori DrugInfo
The Koori DrugInfo website was developed as part of the Koori
Access Project. This project aims to build capacity among
Koori communities by increasing the relevance and accessibility
of drug information and services. The website provides a range
of drug-related information, including: online searching of
the Indigenous library collection of the Australian Drug Foundation;
research and reports; workplace training; community building
information; listings for Koori alcohol and other drug organisations;
links to other Indigenous websites; fact sheets on multiple
drugs and fact sheets for family and friends.
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website
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HealthInfoNet website review
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
The National Drug andAlcohol Research Centre (NDARC), based
at the University of New South Wales, conducts high quality
research and related activities that increase the effectiveness
of the Australian and International treatment and other intervention
responses to alcohol and other drug related harm.
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website
National Drug Research Institute
The National Drug Research Institute (NDRI), based at the
Curtin University of Technology, conducts and disseminates
high quality research that contributes to the primary prevention
of harmful drug use and the reduction of drug related harm
in Australia.
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website
International
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) aims to provide
objective, evidence-based information and advice that will
help reduce the health, social and economic harm associated
with substance abuse and addictions.
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website
Canadian National Native Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Program
The program aimsto help First Nations and Inuit communities
set up and operate programs aimed at reducing high levels
of alcohol, drug, and solvent abuse among on-reserve populations.
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website
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC)
The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC) is a non-profit
corporation based in Austin, Texas, USA. The NIPC website
contains information on inhalants. It describes who is at
risk, what can inhalants do to the body, how inhalant use
be treated, plus information packages for teachers, etc.
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US Office of National Drug Control Policy
The principal purpose of the Office of National Drug Control
Policy (ONDCP) is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives
for the US drug control program. The goals of the program
are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking,
drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences.
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website
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