ADCA’s National Inhalants Information Service (NIIS) has released the second edition of the popular publication, Developing an inhalant misuse community strategy.  Written by Dr Sarah MacLean of Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, the updated booklet details strategies in addressing the issue of inhalant misuse at the community level.  It also provides examples of past successful campaigns undertaken by five communities from around Australia.

The booklet is available to download at http://inhalantsinfo.org.au/community_groups.php

The NSW Ministry of Health, Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Office (MHDAO) invites applications for funding under the 2012/13 Drug and Alcohol Research Grants Program.

 

The Research Grants Program supports innovation in drug and alcohol research in NSW, and provides 12 month funding for small research projects under the following categories:

 

Category 1: Applicants with 5 or more years experience in research. MHDAO is particularly interested in receiving applications in this category that focus on:

• Pharmaceutical opioids;
• Intersections and collaborations across specialist and primary care sectors in drug and alcohol service delivery; and
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population groups.

Category 2: Applicants with less than 5 years experience in research and who are currently working in a NSW Drug and Alcohol Service.

 

All applications must be completed in accordance with the MHDAO Research Guidelines and submitted on the MHDAO Research Application Form.

 

Applications must be received by close of business (5:00pm) Friday 18 May 2012

 

For further enquiries please visit the MHDAO Research web page http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mhdao/research.asp or email mhdaoresearch@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

 

Cost: $140 (plus GST and postage). 

Enquiries, Sue Helfgott, phone 0403 465682 or email hanmil@optusnet.com.au

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DRUG ARM Australasia will be delivering the following workshop:

Training: Alcohol & Other Drugs – Information, Issues & Intricacies

An AOD-specific training suited for workers who would like to increase their knowledge, skills and organizational capacity to provide services to people affected by alcohol and other drug issues.

Date: MAY Tuesday 1st, 2012

Time: 9:15am – 4:00pm

Venue: DRUG ARM State & South Office, 249 Diagonal Rd, Warradale, SA 5046

Vacancies: Limited to 16 per workshop – ‘first in, first served’ basis

Details: A full day workshop divided into four modules (Introduction & Overview, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, and Responding). This will explore how and why people use drugs, an in-depth look at different types of drugs and their effects, withdrawal, prevalence of use, associated risks, raising the issue, identifying overdose and intoxication, managing difficult behaviours, harm minimization strategies and treatment options.

Participants are expected to complete an online questionnaire to ascertain their current level of knowledge and experience (in order to tailor the workshop to best suit needs). Group activities and assessments are also incorporated to strengthen participants’ understanding. All participants will receive a certificate following completion of training.

Cost: $120 per person* (training is inclusive of light refreshments, lunch, and training materials)

To obtain a registration form for this workshop, please contact Leanne via email at leannev@drugarm.com.au, or call the State office on 8296 4777. Invoices can also be arranged for workplace payments.
Recent evaluation comments regarding the AOD workshop:
“Diverse range of people to interact with.. Leanne was extremely engaging and made me comfortable speaking… incorporated activities which were great”
“Loved the relaxed format. Felt comfortable asking questions at all times”
“The whole package was melded thoughtfully”
(in reference to most valuable aspects…) “..All….reinforcing what I’m doing, information, and referrals”
“Loved the idea of pre-training questionnaire – also the effort that went into answering all questions”
“Excellent training. Will recommend. Thank you”

NOMINATIONS OPEN

The National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee (NIDAC) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural National Indigenous Drug & Alcohol Awards.  These Awards recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drug and alcohol workers for their contribution to reducing the harmful effects of drug and alcohol use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Nominations can be made NOW by downloading the information and nomination form at: http://www.nidaconference.com.au/images/stories/PDFs/awardsnominationform.pdf.

The Awards to be presented at the NIDAC 2012 Conference in Fremantle on 6-8 June 2012 at the Esplanade Hotel are:

1.                   Award for Excellence, Female Worker

2.                   Award for Excellence, Male Worker

3.                   Encouragement Award

All of the above category winners will receive prize money of $2,000 to go towards a workforce development activity.

NIDAC also announces the introduction of the National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Honour Roll to acknowledge and publicly recognise the exceptional effort which is made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drug and alcohol workers who have tirelessly contributed to this sector over a considerable number of years.

Nominations for the Honour Roll can also be made by downloading the information and nomination form at:http://www.nidaconference.com.au/images/stories/PDFs/awardsnominationform.pdf.

Nominations close at midnight on Monday, 30 April 2012.

For further information contact Denise Gilchrist at denise@ancd.org.au