AOD Knowledge Centre
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A collection of information for those working to reduce harmful substance use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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https://aodknowledgecentre.ecu.edu.au/ 14-04-2010 03:06:47
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These posters from NSW Health aim to raise awareness that e-cigarette use (#vaping) is banned in all smoke-free areas. View or download them here: π bit.ly/4cRIQxj
This section of the AOD Knowledge Centre wesbite contains information about social, emotional & cultural wellbeing for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities + the impact that #AOD use can have: π bit.ly/4d0quKB
These resources by Australian Department of Health and Aged Care aim to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to quit #smoking. One of the main messages is that quitting can take multiple attempts, but your chances of quitting for good get better with every try. π bit.ly/4bIqPAs
This page on the AOD Knowledge Centre wesbite provides info on mobile patrols & sobering up shelters + the role that they play in providing safe spaces & service referral. The page also provides links to relevant resources, programs & orgs: π bit.ly/4d87Wbu
This booklet by Alcohol and Drug Foundation provides helpful tips on how to approach a conversation with friends & family members about the impact of their #AOD use: π bit.ly/3WgTjf2
These videos from the Wugen Wal-Yan #TacklingIndigenousSmoking team at Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service aim to educate the community about the harmful chemicals contained in #vapes. Watch: π bit.ly/3LBV81h
This section of the AOD Knowledge Centre website contains information for community members and Elders about mental health & addiction, including resources, programs & organisations that address #AOD use & mental health. Access it here: π bit.ly/3P4QX0r
This new discussion paper from Menzies Research outlines requirements for an evidence-informed model of mandatory #alcohol treatment & provides guidance for a local context. Read now: π bit.ly/3AchJ2b
From 1 July 2024, the vaping laws in Australia changed to protect the community from the harms of #vaping and nicotine dependence. This suite of resources was created by Australian Department of Health and Aged Care to explain the changes: π bit.ly/3yDa0cR
This toolkit by NSW Health identifies resources that support health workers to have conversations around pregnancy & #alcohol with Aboriginal women in a culturally safe way + links to further information on assessment & diagnosis of #FASD:β π bit.ly/4e0fg9J