The ACT ATOD Services Directory communicates the diverse range of services and programs available in the ACT alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) sector. It aims to support workers to make referrals, increase across and intra-sectoral knowledge, and foster collaborations.
It is a multi-platforms website and has been conveniently designed to fit on various operating systems.
The Directory has been produced as a partnership between ATODA and the ACT ATOD Workers Group.
Access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is available to people who are ATOD, youth or mental health workers in the non-government, not for profit sector of the ACT and/or members of ATODA to help staff address their tobacco consumption and support quit attempts at no cost to the individual employee.
Stakeholders who are ACT based ATOD services and / or support the objects of the ATODA are invited to become a member of ATODA or renew their membership. The membership fees of ATODA have changed for new and renewing members from 1 July 2013, and current and future members are encouraged to review the new application and renewal forms.
Drug Action Week 2013 was held from 16 – 22 June 2013 with the theme “Drugs, Communities & Families!” It offered over 30 varying activities in the ACT provided by a range of stakeholders. Amongst these celebrations were:
ATODA would like to warmly thank everyone for their participation and congratulate the Salvation Army Recovery Services and the Illawarra Institute for Mental Health for their joint award for Excellence in Research at the National Drug and Alcohol Awards. This was awarded for the Bridging the Gap initiative, a research partnership that has established a sustainable research program that is being used to improve the quality of substance abuse treatment within the NGO sector.
, but the actual commencement of the checking scheme was on 8 November 2012 requiring certain employees and volunteers who work, or seek to work, with children or vulnerable adults to undergo a criminal record check and other background checks.
, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)), as in force since 8 November 2012, also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 8 November 2012.
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ATODA reminds stakeholders that the system is being implemented in a staged approach over several years. The ATOD sector, referred to as “addiction services” in the ACT, does not come under the legislation until the fifth year, after a review has been conducted. Note: if your service works across areas, e.g. under 18 and ATOD, then the system will apply from 8 November 2013. If you are not sure if the system applies to your service email
The Executive Directors Group met on 12 June 2013 for a special meeting to specifically discuss
and have a presentation from Associate Professor Nicole Lee. Members also engaged in discussions regarding ACT Health contracts.
The ACT ATOD Workers Group did not meet in June 2013. This section will return next month.
Policy
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Drug Strategy Consultations Report
National Indigenous Drug & Alcohol Committee (NIDAC)
The report on the consultations conducted by NIDAC to inform the development of the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Drug Strategy is now available. Also available are the online submissions that were provided to NIDAC as part of this process.
For more information: Download the
Report, or visit the
NIDAC website
ACT Sentencing Inquiry
Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety, ACT Legislative Assembly.
Under its terms, the Committee will inquire into sentencing practice in the ACT, its effects and implications, including: the law, legal doctrine and rationale of contemporary sentencing practice; comparisons with other jurisdictions; rates of successful appeals regarding sentences; and timeliness in handing-down decisions and sentences.
The Committee will also consider ways in which contemporary sentencing practice in the ACT affects other parts of the justice system, including: the Courts; Corrective Services and the Alexander Maconochie Centre; ACT Policing; the legal profession; victims of crime; offenders; and community support organisations.
In particular, the Committee will consider the practice and effectiveness of current arrangements in the ACT for: parole; periodic detention; bail; Restorative Justice; and Circle Sentencing, and will consider alternative approaches to sentencing practice in the ACT and any other relevant matter.
For further information, including the terms of reference, visit:
http://www.parliament.act.gov.au/in-committees/standing_committees/Justice-and-Community-Safety/inquire-into-sentencing-in-the-act
The closing date for submissions is
6 September 2013.
ATODA will be making a submission, to provide input please contact carrie@atoda.org.au
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: Call for Submission
The Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse
The Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse is calling for submissions from interested individuals and government and non-government organisations on whether there should be a national screening system for checking the backgrounds of people who work with children.
Submissions close: 12 August 2013
For more information: See the
ABC News report, visit the
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse website or download the
Issues Paper 1 – Working with Children Check
State of the Australian Not for Profit Sector – 2013 Election Survey
Pro-Bono
Just as governments depend on a thriving not-for-profit sector for community wellbeing, so the sector depends on government for policy, regulation and funding support. Pro-Bono have put together a short three part survey for you to express your opinion about the progress made over the last three years, and what strategies and policies you would like implemented by the next government to support the development of a vibrant, efficient and effective not-for-profit sector.
For more information and complete the survey: Visit the
survey website
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Community Sector Reform
Joint Community Government Reference Group (JCGRG) Communiqué – May-June 2013
Joint Community Government Reference Group (JCGRG)
The JCGRG comprises ACT Government, Peak Body and Community Sector representatives. It meets seven times a year to monitor sector viability matters in the community sector and provide strategic advice to the ACT Government. The JCGRG fosters a partnership between the ACT Government and Community Sector to progress social and sustainability policy issues affecting the ACT community and the community sector.
This communiqué includes:
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Government and Community Dialogue and Engagement
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Sector Viability/Workforce Issues
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Other News/New Initiatives
For more information: See the
communiqué, email
jane.roderick@act.gov.au or call (02) 6205 3614
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Sector Development, Activities and Events
From 1 July 2013 Karralika Therapeutic Community will Accept Referrals from Adults on Established Maintenance Dose of Methadone and Buprenorphone
Karralika Programs Inc.
Karralika Programs Inc. provides specialist drug treatment services in the ACT and surrounding region for adults and families with alcohol and other drug dependence issues.
Karralika Programs can now offer a new rehabilitative treatment option not previously available in the ACT to people utilising pharmacotherapies for opioid dependence who wish to address their alcohol or other drug issues in a residential program.
From 1 July 2013, Karralika Programs will accept referrals from adults on an established maintenance dose of Methadone or Buprenorphine who wish to come to the Karralika Therapeutic Community in Canberra.
Karralika Therapeutic Community is a live-in program for adults and families who want to address their alcohol or other drug use. Residents of the Therapeutic Community, including those utilising pharmacotherapies for opioid dependence, will participate in an integrated program that provides a supportive environment for treatment while role modelling positive community life. Residents participate in a structured program including group work, community activities, training and creative therapies. Each resident is encouraged to identify and work on their own treatment goals with the assistance of their case manager and with the support of their peers.
For more information: Visit the
Karralika website or call (02) 6163 0200.
Alcohol Advertising Review Board – Annual Report 2012-13
McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth, Cancer Council WA
The Alcohol Advertising Review Board (AARB) considers and reviews complaints from the Australian community about alcohol advertising. The AARB was developed in response to the numerous weaknesses of the current self-regulatory alcohol advertising system. The AARB reviews complaints on the basis of the Alcohol Advertising Review Board Code, which sets criteria for acceptable alcohol advertising in Australia. The AARB aims to (i) provide an independent system of alcohol advertising review, (ii) support the community to respond to inappropriate alcohol advertising, (iii) ensure the complaints process is easy for community members to engage in, and (iv) address the content and placement of all forms of alcohol advertising.
For more information: Download the
Annual Report 2012-13, visit the
AARB website or email
complaints@alcoholadreview.com.au
Be Smart About Body Art – Educators’ toolkit
ACT Hepatitis Resource Centre
The ACT Hepatitis Resource Centre recently launched 'Be Smart About Body Art' - an educators' kit for teachers and youth workers designed to support learning and increase awareness about viral hepatitis, including the risks associated with unsafe tattooing and body piercing.
For more information: See the
media release, or contact John Didlick, Executive Director, by phone 0402 545 640 or email
executive@hepatitisresourcecentre.com.au
Celebration for Winnunga’s 25th Birthday
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service
People are invited to come and celebrate Winnunga’s 25
th Birthday. There will be food, live entertainment and kids activities.
Date: 10 July 2013
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Winnunga Grounds, 63 Boolimba Cr, Narrabundah, Canberra
For more information: See the
invitation, visit the
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service website or call (02) 6284 6222
Launch of the Population Health Commissioning Atlas
ACT Medicare Local (ACTML)
On 25 June 2013, ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher launched the Population Health Commissioning Atlas, which was prepared by the ACT Medicare Local. This document brings together available information from a range of sources to create a population health profile and utilises the National Health Performance Authority indicators for Medicare Locals (MLs) as a starting point for analysis. A key focus is on highlighting variations in health status and health services utilisation. The intent is to provide an information rich and visual document for setting priorities.
For more information: See the
Population Health Commissioning Atlas, the companion documents: the
ACTML Consultation Report and the
ACTML Region mapping, the
media release and news articles from the
Canberra Times and
ABC News.
MEA Bargaining About to Commence – Register your interest
Jobs Australia
Jobs Australia, together with representatives from sector employers will be meeting with the Australian Services Union (ASU) on Wednesday 3 July to commence discussions regarding a new agreement to replace the current ACT Community Sector Multi-employer Agreement (MEA). A report back to interested employers will follow that meeting and consult regarding next steps in the process.
For more information or to register your interest: Visit the
Jobs Australia website, fill the
registration form, or contact Michael Pegg or Jen Forward on 1800 060 098
Australian of the Year Awards 2014
National Australia Day Council
Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia.
Nominations are being sought in the four award categories:
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Australian of the Year
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Senior Australian of the Year (60 years and over)
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Young Australian of the Year (16-30 years)
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Australia’s Local Hero
Nominations close: 2 August 2014
For more information: Visit the
Awards website or call 1300 655 193
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Training and Professional Development
June - July 2013 Training and Professional Development Calendar
ATODA, Mental Health Community Coalition ACT and the Youth Coalition of the ACT
The ACT Training and Professional Development Calendar collates training and professional development opportunities for workers in the alcohol, tobacco and other drug, youth, mental health, family support and community sectors.
Download the
training calendar
To include your training in the next calendar, email
kate@youthcoalition.net or call the Youth Coalition on (02) 6247 3540.
Expert, Customised and Evidence Based ACT Specific ATOD Training
It can often be challenging in the ACT to access evidence-based, expert, customised, and industry delivered ATOD education and training. In response to this ATODA has engaged expert trainers and educators across Australia to deliver training and education that can be tailored to your service or organisation’s needs. A diversity of courses is available, and can be customized to meet service needs.
For more information: download the
information package or contact ATODA by email
info@atoda.org.au or call (02) 6255 4070.
ACT Comorbidity Bus Tours
ATODA, Mental Health Community Coalition ACT (MHCC) and the Youth Coalition of the ACT
The Comorbidity Bus Tour seeks to increase the capacity of frontline workers to support people experiencing co-occurring ATOD and mental health issues (comorbidity). The Comorbidity Bus Tour visits a variety of services in the ACT from the alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD), mental health and youth sectors.
The next Comorbidity Bus Tour for 2013 will be Tour A on
24 July 2013.
For more information: Visit
ATODA's website, email
kate@youthcoalition.net or call (02) 6247 3540
Workshop: Engaging people to talk about problem gambling issues
Mission Australia – ACT Gambling Counselling & Support Service
This course is aimed at any person assisting people who may have financial, legal, relationship, housing, drug and alcohol, child protection and mental health concerns. Many people who have problems with gambling or are gambling in a high risk fashion do not recognise the extent to which their gambling may be affecting themselves or people close to them. Even if people with gambling problems do self identify they are likely to seek help for the consequences of their gambling rather than, or before, seeking specific gambling help.
Date: 7 August 2013
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Woden CIT, Ainsworth St, Phillip, Canberra
For more information or to register: Contact Alex Ingham by phone (02) 6207 0305 or email
alexander.ingham@act.gov.au
Workshop: Introduction to Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying for the Community Sector
ACT Human Rights Commission
The ACT Human Rights Commission is providing free training on Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying for the Community Sector. This workshop provides comprehensive coverage of this critical workplace issue by helping individuals and organisations understand their rights and responsibilities.
Date: 24 July 2013
Time: 9:30am – 1pm
Cost: Free (only open to community sector organisations, employees and individuals)
Venue: Riley Hall, Pilgrim House Conference Centre, Northbourne Ave, Canberra
RSVP: are essential
For more information or to register: Visit the
ACT Human Rights Commission website, email
human.rights@act.gov.au or call (02) 6205 2222
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Retention
ACT Council of Social Service Inc. (ACTCOSS)
ACTCOSS is offering training to organisations and individuals on recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders within the community sector, including:
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Knowing how to recruit and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers
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Providing appropriate cultural supervision
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Having a greater understanding of cultural obligations
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Becoming an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers
Date: 25 July 2013
Time: 9am – 10:30am
Cost: Free
Venue: Level 1 meeting room, Weston Community Hub, 1/6 Gritten St, Weston
For more information and to register: See the
flyer, or contact Keith Brandy on (02) 6202 7202 or Julie Butler (02) 6202 7262
The Effects of Racism within the Workplace
ACT Council of Social Service Inc.(ACTCOSS)
ACTCOSS is offering training to organisations and individuals on racism in the workplace, including:
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Knowing how to identify and respond to racism within the workplace
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A greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and the effects of racism on Australia’s First People
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What is racism?
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What legislation and procedures are there to protect staff against racism?
Date: 25 July 2013
Time: 10:45am – 11:45am
Cost: Free
Venue: Level 1 meeting room, Weston Community Hub, 1/6 Gritten St, Weston
For more information and to register: See the
flyer, or contact Keith Brandy on (02) 6202 7202 or Julie Butler (02) 6202 7262
Also see other ATODA trainings in the News from ATODA section
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Conferences and Symposiums
2013 Australian Winter School conference
Lives Lived Well
The alcohol and drug sector in Australia has and is experiencing pressures and changes which both have major implications for the development of responsive and sustainable services into the future.
A must attend event for workers and clinicians in the alcohol and drug sector, this year’s conference "Limited Resources, Unlimited Ideas" will show case how new ideas, new practice, new models of treatment and new approaches can achieve not just results, but efficiencies.
It’s a chance to learn and to find out how the AOD sector is alive with opportunities and turn great ideas into action!
Date: 17-19 July 2013
Cost: $595 Full Delegate, $275 Day Delegate, $55 Cocktail party-networking forum, $195 Workshop 1 and 2, $330 Workshop 3
Venue: Novotel Brisbane, 200 Creek St, Brisbane
For more information: Visit the
Conference website, or contact Michelle Bordignon, event manager, by phone (07) 3834 3333 or email
michelle@iamevents.com.au
Centre for Research Excellence into Injecting Drug Use (CREIDU) Colloquium
Centre for Research Excellence into Injecting Drug Use (CREIDU)
The CREIDU Colloquium will focus this year on injecting related harms. The program will be presented in two parts, with the first focussing on overdose and Naloxone and the second on safer and injecting related injury and disease (IRID).
Key speakers include:
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Professor John Strang – Head of the Addictions Department at King’s College London
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Nicole Wiggins – Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy
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Carrie Fowlie – Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Association ACT
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Roland Jauernig – Department of Health in Victoria
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Associate Professor Ingrid Van Beek AM – Director of Sydney’s Kirketon Road Centre
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Jenny Kelsall – Harm Reduction Victoria
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Kaspian Fitzpatrick – Healthworks at the Western Region Health Centre
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Emily Carey – Healthworks at the Western Region Health Centre
Date: 23 July 2013
Time: 9:30am- 1pm
Cost: Free
Venue: AMREP Lecture Theatre, AMREP courtyard, between Burnet Institute and Baker IDI, Commercial Road, Melbourne (between St Kilda Rd and Punt Rd, opposite Fawker Park)
RSVP: are essential
For more information and to register: Visit the
Burnet Institute website, or contact Liz Nicol by phone (03) 8506 2304 or email
liznicol@burnet.edu.au
“Healing the Scars” Aboriginal Rural and Remote Drug and Alcohol Conference
Wandarma Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Service, Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education (FARE), The Lyndon Community
“Healing the Scars” is the first national rural and remote Aboriginal drug and alcohol conference and it is the aim that all special guests and presenters will be Aboriginal.
The aim of the conference is to build networks and share understanding of culturally respected ways of working with Aboriginal men, women, young people and families in a holistic approach that suits rural and remote communities with limited resources.
Date: 20 – 21 August 2013
Cost: $110 for one day / $220 for two days including conference dinner
Venue: The Coach House Marina Resort, Batemans Bay NSW
For more information: See the
Conference flyer, or contact Precilla Boota at Wandarma on (02) 6492 0011 or Lara McLaughlin at the Lyndon Community on (02) 6361 2300 or email
healingthescars@lyndoncommunity.org.au
T2013 – 20th International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety Conference
International Council on Alcohol, Drugs & Traffic Safety (ICADDTS)
The Conference will be a global forum at which all those involved in road safety research, policy, education, enforcement and injury prevention, particularly from the fields of drugs and alcohol, can meet with researchers, academics and professionals to discuss and present on the latest work being undertaken in these areas.
Key speakers include:
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Dr Ralph Hingson – Past President, ICADTS, USA
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Mr Pablo Carignano – Road Safety General Director, Buenos Aires City Government, Argentina
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Dr Leilei Duan – Division Director, Injury Prevention, National Centre for Chronis and Non-communicable Disease Control and Prevention, China
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Dr Kazuko Okamura – Department of Traffic Science, National Research Institute of Police Science, Japan
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Mr Wolf-Rüdiger Nickel – Immediate Past President, ICADTS, Europe
Date: 25-28 August 2013
Cost: $895 ICADTS Member, $995 Non-Member, $525 Student
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane
For more information and to register: Visit the
Conference website, email
t2013@qut.edu.au or call (07) 3138 9357
Australian Smoking Cessation Conference 2013
University of Sydney, Smoking Research Unit
The conference is focusing on four main themes: Smoking in Pregnancy, in Adolescents, in Mental Health and in Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders. Attendees will gain in depth knowledge in these topics through workshops conducted by these specialists, as well as up to date presentations on research and clinical practice in all areas of smoking cessation.
All accepted abstracts will be published in The Journal of Smoking Cessation, a Cambridge University Press Publication.
Date: 6 – 8 November 2013
Abstracts submissions close: 28 June 2013
Cost: $500 Early-Bird Full Registration / $550 General Full Registration
Venue: Sydney Nursing School, Level 1, 88 Mallett St, Camperdown
For more information: Visit the
University of Sydney website, email
smoking.research@sydney.edu.au or call (02) 9351 0816
APSAD Scientific Conference 2013: Bridging Knowledge and Practice
Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD)
This conference will feature an exciting program which includes international and national speakers, focussing on new treatment, prevention and policy in the areas of drugs and alcohol research.
Important dates: registration 22 May; Early bird registration deadline 4 September 2013.
Date: 24
– 27 November 2013
Venue: The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland
For more information: Visit the
APSAD Conference website, email
apsadconference@arinex.com.au or call (02) 9265 0700
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Newsletters, Magazines and Updates
Prison Issues Update (PIU)
Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD)
The PIU provides information sourced from the ANCDs regular media and policy monitoring activities and information services provided by external organisations.
For more information: See the
June 2013 issue
Of Substance eBulletin
Australian National Council on Drugs
The
Of Substance e-bulletin provides updates for the alcohol and drug sector.
For more information: See the
24 June 2013 issue
Consumer Bites
Health Care Consumers’ Association
The Consumer Bites is the Health Care Consumers’ Association newsletter. It provides information about current projects, local and national health issues, local events and the latest research developments.
For more information: See the
Issue 11, 18 June 2013
ACT Shelter eNews Update
The eNews Update aims to provide information and updates about the events and news items related to housing policy in the ACT.
For more information: See the
last issue
Mental Health Community Coalition ACT Inc.
Mental Health Community Coalition ACT Inc. (MHCC ACT)
The MHCC ACT is the peak body representing the not-for-profit Community Mental Health sector in the Australian Capital Territory. This e-bulletin is compiled on a fortnightly basis for members to promote local sector news and events.
For more information: See the
28 June 2013 issue
ACTCOSS Weekly Community Sector Notices
ACT Council of Social Service Inc. (ACTCOSS)
The Notices aims to provide information about the advocacy and sector development work. They are now in a new PDF and Word format to facilitate reading and navigation.
For more information: See the
28 June 2013 issue
Quarterly Research Update – Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University
Institute of Child Protection Studies (ICPS)
The Quarterly Research Update aims to keep key stakeholders informed about the projects the ICPS is undertaking.
For more information: See the
June 2013 issue
AASCP eNewsletter
Australian Association of Smoking Cessation Professionals
This newsletter will keep you up-to-date with any changes in the program and any news related to the Australian Smoking Cessation Conference.
For more information: See the
June 2013 issue
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Naloxone Website Launch
Open Society Foundations, Population Services International (PSI), Harm Reduction International, Eurasian Harm Reduction Network, Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF), Harm Reduction Coalition, Asian Network of People who Use Drugs (ANPUD)
Naloxoneinfo.org is a place for harm reduction service providers to find the tools and resources they need to get naloxone, the safe, cheap and highly-effective antidote to opioid overdose, into the hands of the people who need it most: drug users, their families, friends, and other laypeople like outreach workers and staff of harm reduction services.
The website holds three main sections: ideas to help you get started, resources to help you run a program, and tools to help you advocate for expanded naloxone access in your country.
For more information: Visit
www.naloxoneinfo.org
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Youth, Mental Health and Allied Sectors
Severe Mental Illness Support to Flow Through Partnership Services
Department of Health and Ageing, ACT Medicare Local
Australians with severe and persistent mental illness will benefit from $472.7 million provided to organisation in 48 Medicare Local regions for coordinated and flexible funded support.
For more information: See the
media release or the
list of the lead agencies to be funded
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Employment and Volunteering Opportunities
Note: employment opportunities in the sector are also promoted on the Jobs of Substance website.
Project Officer (Part-time): Developing, implementing and evaluating the social marketing campaign, ‘Beyond Today…it’s up to you’
ACT Health
In 2008 the ACT Government made a commitment to reduce smoking rates which led to the development of the ACT Government Health Directorate’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tobacco Control Strategy 2010/11-2013/14. A key component of the Strategy was to develop a social marketing campaign,
‘Beyond Today…it’s up to you’, launched in 2012 through strong support with a number of local ACT community organisation partners. This is a newly created position and is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating this campaign in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders.
Applications close on
11 July 2013. This is a temporary part time position (three days/week) and is available for an immediate start. It is currently available for six months and could be extended up to two years. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. To complete your application you must prepare responses to the Selection Criteria.
For more information: Visit the
ACT Health website, or contact Susie Leydon by phone (02) 6205 1422 or email
Susie.Leydon@act.gov.au
General Practitioner – Part time/sessional
Directions
The Althea Wellness Centre General Practitioner will provide excellence in clinical care and provide support to people with alcohol and other drug issues as an integrated response with the range of other services available at Directions. The General Practitioner will work closely with members of the clinical and allied health team to provide holistic health care in a primary care setting. The GP clinic is designed primarily for people who do not have a regular doctor.
For more information: See the
position statement, or contact Wendy Armstrong by phone 0437 186 522 or email
wendy.armstrong@directionsact.com
Alcohol and Other Drugs Case Manager
Directions
The AOD Case Manager will work with people to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and will coordinate their care across Directions programs and services. Case Management is geared towards improving outcomes for people suffering from social and health inequality. The Case Management role has a strong emphasis on working with people with complex and co-morbid issues. This comprises a diverse group, including people involved with ACT Corrective Services, and in particular, the ACT prison system.
Applications close: 3 July 2013
For more information: See the
position statement, or contact Tim Ireson by phone (02) 6122 8000 or email
tim.ireson@directionsact.com
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Grants
Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference Funding Program (AODCP)
Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education (FARE)
The AODCP aims to provide limited financial assistance to support conferences and events in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) related areas, and enable individuals supported by their employers and organisations to send staff to AOD related conferences and events during 2013 and 2014.organisations, to enhance their professional expertise. This program is being managed by FARE on the behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Closing date: 31 July 2013
For more information: See the
AODCP Sponsorship Program Guidelines, or visit the
FARE website
Mental Health Week 6-12 October 2013 – Reimbursement Program
Mental Health Community Coalition ACT
The Mental Health Week Committee annually coordinates a Reimbursement Program to support community organisations and groups to hold events during Mental Health Week. Reimbursements of up to $1000 (GST Inclusive) are offered to organisations and groups to assist the development and running of mental health promotion activities during Mental Health Week.
Reimbursements are available in five specific categories and a general category:
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General projects focusing on mental health and wellbeing
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Children of parents affected by a mental illness
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities (LGBTI)
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Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander communities
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Culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD)
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Young people
Closing date: 31 July 2013
For more information: See the
reimbursement program application package, visit the
Mental Health Week website, email
Rachel.muller@mhccact.org.au or call (02) 6249 7756
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Media
Science backs raising of drinking age
News.com.au, 1 June 2013
A radical push to raise the drinking age to 21 has the support of half the population and senior academics and medicos will urge politicians to tie federal road funding to the change.
For more information: See the
article
New legislation targets repeat drink-drivers
ABC News, 6 June 2013
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed a law that will force high-range and repeat drink-drivers to pass a breath test before they get behind the wheel.
For more information: See the
article
Alcohol interlock program puts a stop to repeat drink drivers
ACT Government, 6 June 2013
Attorney General Simon Corbell announced that alcohol ignition interlocks will be fitted to the vehicles of repeat and high range drink drivers in the Territory, under reforms to drink driving laws passed on 6 June 2013.
For more information: See the
media release
Aimee’s Addiction
ABC News, 7 June 2013
Aimee Zardo nearly died of an overdose. She's spent the past four months in a recovery program. She's rebuilding her life and wants to help others do the same.
For more information: See the
article
‘Legal high’ shops mull $200m campaign
Canberra Times, 8 June 2013
Synthetic drug sellers have offered to foot a $200 million bill to test the legality of their products in a bid to keep selling them to Australians.
Following the death of north shore student Henry Kwan, who jumped off a third-floor balcony on Wednesday after taking a synthetic LSD tablet, the association representing sellers of so-called ''legal highs'' will launch a major offensive against proposed new laws to ban synthetic drugs.
For more information: See the
article
New performance targets for police
ACT Government, 25 June 2013
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Simon Corbell, announced that new and raised performance targets will ensure police in the ACT continue to build on their success in serving the community.
Mr Corbell, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner, Tony Negus, and the Acting Chief Police Officer for the ACT, David Pryce, signed the 2013-14 Purchase Agreement.
For more information: See the
media release
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