Aboriginal connection program

• Reach:

  SA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Aboriginal connection program, managed by Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia, focuses on Aboriginal people with substance misuse issues and complex needs. The program uses an assessment, case planning and case work approach in transitioning clients through the relevant substance misuse interventions and treatment stages (including assessment, detoxification, and rehabilitation). The program is based on an outreach model of care and works collaboratively with existing inner city services in a partnership approach.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contacts

Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
161 Greenhill Road
Parkside SA 5063
Ph: (08) 8274 3333
Fax: (08) 8274 3399

Help and advice:
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Ph: 1300 13 1340
(24-hour confidential counselling & information)

Related publications

Gibbs P, Foster S (2009)

Yarning with a purpose - the pathways & outlook for Nungas giving up the grog and gunja: the Aboriginal Substance Misuse Connection Program (ASMCP).

Paper presented at the Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia 2009 Conference and Workshops. 24-26 June 2009, Gold Coast, Queensland

• Links
• No links available.

Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (2011)

South Australian alcohol and other drug strategy 2011-2016.

Adelaide: Government of South Australia

• Links
• View report: South Australian alcohol and other drug strategy 2011-2016 (PDF - 6.8 MB)
• View information: South Australian alcohol and other drug strategy 2011-2016
• View website: Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia

Links

• View information: Department for Communities and Social Inclusion - Community Connect funding programs
• View contact details: Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
• View website: Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia