Wiltanendi ... becoming stronger

• Reach:

  SA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Completed

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Wiltanendi ... becoming stronger program was a two year pilot program which began in January 2007. This program aimed to reduce drug use among young Indigenous people. For the purposes of the program 'drugs' referred to alcohol, inhalants, over the counter, prescription, and illicit substances. The program was funded jointly by the Government of South Australia and the Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation, and led by Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia. The program worked closely with about 30 young Indigenous people aged 10 - 17 years in a two-pronged approach: an assertive community case management targeted approach and a universal approach. Assertive case management involved young people working in an intense one-on-one approach with professionals to address the issues leading to substance abuse and the universal approach linked young people with opportunities to turn their lives around.

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

Links

• View information: Wiltanendi fosters partnerships on substance misuse (PDF - 3.2 MB)
  Wiltanendi fosters partnerships on substance misuse, p.20
• View contact details: Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
• View contact details: Social Inclusion Innitiave South Australia
• View website: Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
• View website: Social Inclusion Innitiave South Australia