ADAC takes the first steps in providing treatment with the opening of. Footsteps. Road to Recovery

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1 ADAC takes the first steps in providing treatment with the opening of Footsteps Road to Recovery ANNUAL REPORT

2 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc ANNUAL REPORT. Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. Address 155 Holbrooks Road Underdale SA 5032 Telephone Facsimile Website ADAC Store ISSN Doc No: Revision No: 1

3 Annual Report Acknowledgements ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. would like to acknowledge the financial support of; The Prime Minister & Cabinet Department (PM&C) for providing our recurrent funding. We would like to thank PM&C for funding the North West Regional Residential Service (NWRRR) We would also like to thank the following funder: The National Illicit Drug Strategy, within the Australian Government Department of Health (DoH), for support in funding the Makin Tracks Project under the Non Government Organisation Treatment Grant Program (NGOTGP) for the financial year. We would also like to thank the following persons/organisations: Troy Bond, Katie Coulthard and James Bisset from DASSA for their support throughout the year, Jeremy Johncock from the Office of Sports and Recreation. Ms Jenny Hayes and Helena Kyriazopoulos from the Alzheimer s Association (SA). Professor Dennis Gray and Anna Sterne for ongoing evaluation support from the National Drug Research Insitute (NDRI). Professor Kate Conigrave and Dr Kylie Lee from Sydney University for support and encouragement to achieve excellence. We would like to thank those members who gave up their time willingly to participate in ADAC activities throughout the year and a big thank you to the Boards and staff of Substance Misuse Services, Aboriginal Medical Services and Community Organisations across South Australia. Mr Leon Torzyn and staff at Print Junction for their support, Mr John May from John May Insurance Services and Trevor Basso from Basso Newman & Co for ongoing professional auditing and accounting advice. A

4 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. ACRONYMS USED ADAC AFSS AHCSA AOD BOM CONSORTIUM DASSA DoH FASD NDRI NDS NGO NGOTGP NIDAC NWRRRS OATSIH PM&C TAFESA SAPOL Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. Aboriginal Family Support Services Aboriginal Health Council Of South Australia Alcohol and Drugs Board of Management Means ADAC, AHCSA and AFSS Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia Australian Government Department of Health Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) National Drug Research Institute National Drug Strategy Non Government Organisation Non Government Organisation Treatment Grant Program National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee North West Region Residential Rehabilitation service Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Prime Minister & Cabinet Department of Technical and Further Education South Australian Police B

5 Annual Report Contents CONTENTS Acknowledgements Acronyms Used Contents A B C The Vision, Mission Statement And Organisational Aims 1 South Australian Map Of Aboriginal Communities 2 What Is Adac? 3 ADAC Staff Reports Anthony Smith - Chairperson 5 Scott Wilson - Adac Director 7-10 Isabel Norvil - Elder Project Officer 11 Jimmy Perry & Byron Wright - Makin Tracks Project Jasmin Wilson - Administration / Project Officer 20 Sofia Rivera - Administration / Finance Officer Geoffrey Hawkins - Administration / Research Officer 23 Helen Wilson - Office Manager 24 Francz Varga - Graphic Design & It Specialist 25 Student Placements Financial Report I - X C

6 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. THE VISION, MISSION STATEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL AIMS The Vision Aboriginal communities will be: Living happy, healthy, high quality lives, free from the harmful effects of substance misuse, and in control of their community programs, by achieving: Unity, respect, and self-determination, through a process of education for re-empowerment and health, delivered by culturally appropriate programs and services, through community participation and individual commitment. Mission Statement To ensure the development of effective programs to reduce harm related to substance misuse in Aboriginal communities, in such a way as to: Promote and foster pride, dignity, identity and achievement in Aboriginal society; and Advocate and actively pursue the philosophy and principles of Aboriginal spiritual, cultural, social, economic and political re-empowerment, selfdetermination and self-management. This mission will be carried out principally as an information and advisory centre for the Aboriginal community, the wider community and to relevant professionals and institutions, on substance misuse issues. Organisational Aims ADAC s broad organisational aims are to: Have the expertise; credibility and resources to effectively support and represent South Australian Aboriginal communities in addressing substance misuse issues. Have clear policies and strategic directions on Aboriginal substance misuse and related issues. Secure adequate, ongoing resources, and use these effectively and efficiently, to achieve ADAC s organisational objectives on behalf of South Australian Aboriginal communities. 1

7 Annual Report Aboriginal Communities SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MAP OF ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES Pipalyatjara Armata Aparawataya (Fregon) Mimili (Everad Park) Indulkana (Iwantja) Anangu Pitjanjatjara Lands Oodnadatta (Dunjiba) Coober Pedy Umoona Maralina Tijaruta Lands Nepabunna Yalata Nantawarrina Koonibba Ceduna Port Augusta Whyalla SOUTH AUSTRALIA Point Pearce Port Lincoln Adelaide Murray Bridge Raukkan (Pt. McLeay) Urban Centres Aboriginal Communities Aboriginal Lands Mount Gambier N SCALE Kilometres 2

8 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. WHAT IS ADAC? ADAC stands for the the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. ADAC was established in response to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC). ADAC was established to address the rising incidence of substance misuse. ADAC has been incorporated as an Aboriginal controlled, state based organisation to: Provide development of policy and advice to the ADAC Council, the wider community and relevant Government agencies; Assist in the development and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of substance misuse programs and service delivery, and provide support to Aboriginal substance misuse programs on an ongoing basis; Provide A Collective Voice for Aboriginal substance misuse issues to the wider community; Develop substance misuse health promotional materials to conduct substance misuse awareness programs; Identify opportunities and advise the community on government and alternative sources of income; Positively promote harm minimisation as an effective preventative measure. 3

9 Annual Report Board Of Management ANTHONY SMITH CHAIRPERSON Dunjiba Aboriginal Corporation Inc. THOMAS BONNEY TREASURER SCOTT WILSON CEO MABEL LOCHOWIAK SECRETARY Pangula Mannamurna Umoona Community Council Inc. JAMES MULVIHILL BOM MEMBER ISABEL NORVILL BOM MEMBER GLEN NEWCHURCH BOM Member Kalparrin Community Inc. Plaza Youth Service

10 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. ANTHONY SMITH - Chairperson s Report On behalf of the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. I would like to present this Annual Report on the Council s activities over the financial year. I again I feel privileged to be the Chairperson of this innovative organisation and bring a wealth of experience in the area. I have had a lifetime involvement with community life and the substance misuse issues that confronts us as Indigenous Australians both on a professional and personal basis. ADAC along with Aboriginal Health Council of SA (AHCSA) and Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) formed a Consortium Committee to write two (2) Tenders to develop and operate residential rehabilitation centres in the North West Region of South Australia. The Footsteps - Road to Recovery Residentail Rehabilitation Service is located at Ellis Close in Port Augusta. Footsteps - Road to Recovery Residentail Rehabilitation Service has eight (8) 3 bedroom houses as well as training room and an admin centre. It is an exciting time to be involved in this project as there hasn t been a residential rehabilitation service since Baroota Farm closed over 20 years ago. In May, ADAC on behalf of the Consortium employed Sue-Ann Morley as the Manager for Footsteps - Road to Recovery Residentail Rehabilitation Service to assist in developing policies and procedures for the rehabilitation facility. In the financial year we will be looking at employing a range of staff to work in this service. After a 20 year association with ADAC Helen Wilson, ADAC Office Manager has retired to pursue medical treatment for her Multiple Sclerosis and we hope that she will again be able to return to work in Along with all the staff and BoM we wish Helen a speedy recovery and all the best in the future. The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council has grown substantially over the past 12 months, expanding its services to establish an alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation facility and manage drug and alcohol day centres in Port Augusta and Ceduna. 5

11 Annual Report Reports In consultation with Indigenous services, service providers and communities across South Australia, ADAC identified a need for: 1. A peak body to provide a collective voice to enable Aboriginal organisations and communities to contribute to policies addressing harmful alcohol and drug use. 2. A regional approach that is collaborative and coordinated in providing support to individuals and families wanting to address their alcohol and drug problems. 3. Culturally appropriate and competent services 4. Improving Aboriginal alcohol and drug services practices 5. Increasing the levels of AOD skills for Aboriginal staff It s a huge undertaking and commitment by ADAC, but we are determined to provide much needed services to address harmful alcohol and drug use across South Australia, particularly in North West region. This year has been challenging and busy for all, but expansion wouldn t have been possible without the strong support of government and the dedication of our staff. With the addition of the residential rehabilitation service and the drug and alcohol day centres, the number of staff has increased from eight to twenty eight or 250%, with more staff expected in the next few months! On a lighter note none of good things that ADAC does for the community would have been possible without the dedication of the Director and the ADAC team that he leads for the benefit of the South Australian Aboriginal community. So on behalf of the Board of Management I would like to thank Scott, Helen, Byron Jimmy, Warren, Sofia, Geoffrey, Isabel, Sue and Maria for keeping the faith. 6

12 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. SCOTT WILSON - ADAC Director Welcome to the Annual Report for the financial year. Highlights for the financial year include; ADAC achievements ADAC were successful in attracting Commonwealth funding under Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) funding for $11, for our Peak Body Recurrent funding, for the Residential Rehab at Port Augusta and for management of the two (2) day centres in Ceduna and Port Augusta. We will receive $2,163, for ADAC Peak body activities for the financial years that is $655, per year. For Footsteps the Residential Rehabilitation service in Port Augusta we received $4,500,000 that is $1,500,000 per year for the financial years. For the Day Centres in both Ceduna and Port Augusta we received $4,559, or $690, for both centres for the financial years. We were also successful with Makin Tracks project for recieving $372, from the Commonwealth Department of Health. ADAC along with the Universities of Sydney, Melbourne, Curtin and the Inala Indigenous Health Service were success with the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in receiving a $2.1 million grant over 5 years to investigate and develop Better methods to collect self-report data on alcohol use behaviors from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians The aim of this commentary is to: 1. summarise the limitations of existing household survey data on substance use among Indigenous Australians; 2. and suggest approaches that could improve accuracy of self-reported data among this population group. Such approaches could be applied to key national household surveys (e.g. National Drug Household Survey, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey, National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing). They could also be considered as options for improving data collection for non-indigenous groups, particularly those who may be marginalised or disadvantaged. ADAC along with the Universities of Adelaide, Sydney, Woolongong, the National Drug Research Institues and the Inala Indigenous Health Service have also submitted a 5 year grant to the NHMRC for a grant to look at Increasing uptake of evidence-based management of unhealthy 7

13 Annual Report Reports alcohol use in Aboriginal primary health care services. This study examines an approach to supporting primary care services that target Indigenous Australians to identify and implement the best possible standard of diagnosis and treatment for unhealthy alcohol use. Governance and Management ADAC s Board of Management (BOM) met 5 times throughout the year to progress work of the Council. In February 2014, ADAC as part of our commitment to quality improvement underwent a Gap Analysis of our Management system as part of the ISO 9001:2008 Accreditation for quality endorsement. In June 2014, ADAC staff and BoM members underwent a 2 day training on ISO (International Organisation for Standards) for quality management systems with the view that ADAC will undergo stage 1 Accreditation Audit in October 2014 and the Accreditation for quality endorsement was granted in early December Financial Status ADAC are now part of the new Indigenous arrangements and are funded by the Prime Minister & Cabinet (PM&C) under the Safety and Wellbeing strategy as well as the Footsteps Road to Recovery Residential Rehabilitation Service as well as bot AOD Day Centres in Port Augusta and Ceduna. Both projects are currently funded until 30th June ADAC Auditors conducted the Audit over the 12th and 13th of August with Trevor Basso from Basso Newman & Co with ADAC being given an unmodified report which was the results of the strategies put in place by the BOM and ADAC staff. It was a great achievement when one considers 3 years ago we were being threatened with de- funding. SCOTT WILSON - ADAC Director Community Participation. ADAC staff has been involved at Ceduna, Yalata, Oak Valley, the APY Lands, Oodnadatta, Cooper Pedy, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Mt Gambier, Kangaroo Island and here in Adelaide with projects that are community driven. The Director was again invited back to Flinders University to deliver a 90 min lecture to about 60 students in the Master of Public Health, which is turning into an annual event. We have done ICE (crystal methamphetamine) workshops in Mt Gambier, Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, Port Pirie and Adelaide. We have also been asked to do a workshop in Port Augusta in July. ADAC have been involved in a range of community programs such as the Power Cup, Spinfex Carnival in Yalata, Yalata Festival and a range of BBQ s for National Sorry Day, Reconciliation week and we are doing a number for NAIDOC Week including in Victoria Square for approximately 1,500 people. 8

14 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. SCOTT WILSON - ADAC Director Linkages and Co-ordination. The Director was also appointed Chairperson for the National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conference 2016 that will be held in Adelaide in October ADAC will be the host for the conference which is held every 2 years and attracts over 400 delegates from across Australia. The Director was appointed Chairperson of the AOD Professional association. At both the inaugural and 2nd National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conferences a large number of delegates expressed the view that there should be a dedicated professional body. At the second conference in 2012, a resolution was made to explore the establishment of a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce and organisational representative body. We are currently working with pro bono lawyers to develop a Constitution and a range of other administration documents with the view that we will hold an inaugural AGM sometime in June Staffing Issues ADAC have employed 5 AOD Support Workers for the Footsteps Road to Recovery Rehabilitation Service in Port Augusta. All ADAC staff have upgraded their Senior First Aid Certificates. 2 Admin staff are completing their Diploma in Business Administration and should complete by June 2015 and 1 ADAC staff member is completing Mater in Indigenous Health at Sydney University. Media ADAC have continued to be in demand with the Director and other staff appearing more than 100 times in media across Australia. Media Interviews include; National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS) on the House of Representatives Inquiry into Alcohol related violence on Aboriginal communities, ABC Radio and TV news regarding Kalparrin closure, ABC program The World at Noon ABC Radio regarding Rehab in Port Augusta, the ABC PM program, Southern Cross TV, Transcontinental Newspaper, ABC Port Augusta, Guardian Newspaper, and SBS TV news interviewed the Director over Rehab services in SA, to mention a few. Advocacy and Awareness ADAC have continued to be in demand. ADAC Director attended and presented at the following meetings, forums and conferences. We have attended workshops for the following organisations, National Centre for Education Training in Addictions (NCETA) for the Development of Australia s Alcohol and Other Drug Workforce Development Strategy. In October we attended the Health Performance Council Aboriginal leader s Forum at Taoundi College. 9

15 Annual Report Reports In November, the Director did a number of presentations on Petrol Sniffing and FASD at the South Australian Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) State Forum. He also presented to students enrolled in the AOD Strong Minds Strong Spirits Certificate 111 on AOD issues, which is becoming an annual event. As you might be aware ADAC is involved in a considerable amount of projects and other issues we will over the year try and keep the community informed on issues that affect them, if you would like to know more about ADAC or of any of its projects please do not hesitate to contact our office by either phoning on , faxing or ing us at adac@adac. org.au. SCOTT WILSON - ADAC Director 10

16 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. ISABEL NORVIL - Elder Project Officer The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. has over a number of years recognised the importance of having Elders involved in the work of the Council. I again feel privileged to be involved in this innovative organisation and bring a wealth of experience in the area with me, where I have had a thirty-year involvement in substance misuse in South Australia both on a professional and personal basis. In the 2014/15 financial year, I was again a member of the Aboriginal Health Council SA Ethic Research Committee that meets monthly. These meetings are after hours to enable medical professionals to attend and looks at research proposals from a variety of researchers looking at doing research in and amongst Indigenous communities. I have been a member of the Ethics committee for well over 18 years now and think that this year might well be my last so that others can join the committee. Other areas that I have been involved include the Grannies group that meets weekly at the Parks Community Health Centre that looks at issues surrounding drug abuse and its affects on the family unit. This has also bought challenges as we no longer receive funding which is making it hard to action and get out and about to do support work with the Aboriginal community. Both myself and other Grannies have continued presenting the DVD and workshops to inmates at Yatla, Mobilong and Port Augusta prisons on substance misuse resilience. This also involves training people as facilitators to take the DVD to a range of communities to discuss impacts of drug addiction and use. The Grannies group are also active in advocating for AOD treatment services which has seen me attend and participate in a range of workshops on Justice Reinvestment. Finally, I would like to thank the dedicated staff at ADAC and the member organisations throughout South Australia for their continued support across over two decades of working at ADAC in a variety of roles. Without their support over the past 20 years we would not have been able to achieve the great work that is done at ADAC on and for the behalf of South Australian Aboriginal communities. Nunkan Ya Isabel 11

17 Annual Report Reports As you might be aware the Makin Tracks project was refunded in the financial year funding being tranferred to the PM&C as part of the new Prime Minister s direction in Indigenous programs. This saw Makin Tracks going back to Department of Health (DoH) on the 1st July ADAC will be seeking to have the project funded once the Non Government Organisation Treatment Grant Program (NGOTGP) funding is announced towards the end of 2015 for the financial years. So between Jimmy and Byron and with the skills, knowledge, experience and expertise they possess, the community can expect some innovative, creative and resourceful support. This year has been a very challenging one. Being only a two - person team it can be quite demanding to service the whole of the State and at times the wider Aboriginal community. However, there is a need for this unique program to expand, due to community demand for services been at an all time peak. This year has seen the team provide direct support and education to communites through-out South Australia and assiting over 5,000 Aboriginal people, communties and service providers around substance misuse. Program Highlights So to close off another very successful year, here is a small description of what the team has been doing in the past 12 months. The team have been travelling all over South Australia, covering areas such as regional, remote and country South Australia. This has included educating communities upon invitation, supporting community leaders and attending conferences and presenting workshops. Once again we have had various amounts of requests to attend community activities throughout the year, however it has been difficult and we apologise to communities if unable to attend, due to the demand of the Makin Tracks team. JIMMY PERRY & BYRON WRIGHT - Makin Tracks Project Over the past 12 months Makin Tracks has been be a valuable contributor to the Interagency Meetings to combat issues around substance misuse and inhalants. We have also attended youth meetings and visited community organisations, helped develop summer programs, let communities/organisations know that ADAC and Makin Tracks are still alive and working. 12

18 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. JIMMY PERRY & BYRON WRIGHT - Makin Tracks Project Makin Tracks have been actively engaged with AOD work in communities. This includes visiting Ceduna and surrounds on a monthly basis to work with the drinkers and youth in Ceduna. The Team provided BBQ s as way of engaging with drinkers at the Day Centre in Ceduna. In March, the team provided a AOD workshop with 120 youth in conjunction with Families SA. Spinifex Sports ( Yalata, Oak Valley and Tjun Tjun Jara) The Makin Tracks team were involved in assisting the Spinifex Sports, they were also providing updated information on substance misuse with youth and communities at Oak Valley. Education around substance misuse and ran education programs with the youth and communities. Approxiamately 500 people from the three communities attended. Rio Tinto, SANFL and AFL To provide support and cultural awareness around cultural sensitivity and issue, also discuss how to improve the Aboriginal Lands Challenge Cup. Makin Tracks were involved in providing drug and alcohol sessions. Makin Tracks were involved in the Power Cup which is held annually at Alberton Oval in Port Adelaide and provided a BBQ and AOD session with over 400 students from across South Australia. Men s Group Makin Tracks have conducted over 6 camps that are targeted at Men and Boys as well as workshops/camps targeting workers that give them ways to address AOD issues. The Makin Tracks team attended the Fathers and Sons camp (Men and Boys) to provide updated information on substance misuse, self development, story telling, culture and general wellbeing. The camp and education session was succsessful, with the community talking about having more educational camps in future. Communities Makin Tracks are constantly providing communities with information regarding access to services within their regions. Making Tracks were invited to a community workshop in Ceduna and asked to present information on ADAC and Makin Tracks and its Aboriginal specific resources. The team also presented on stratergies to deal with alcohol and other drug issues in communities with a harm minimisation approach helping to up-skill workers and community members. 13

19 Annual Report Reports Community AOD Workshops Makin Tracks conducted a series of workshops at Coombra, Mt Gambier, Ceduna, Oak Valley, Penong, Koonibba, Whyalla, Warriappendi School, Oodnadatta, Kangaroo Island and at Kumangka Youth Service. Makin Tracks is in constant demand to deliver and support youth across the state and a few of the areas include AOD workshops at Mt Barker High School, Ocean View High School and Ceduna Area High School. The team was also involved in AOD sessions at Koonibba, Penong and Yalata schools. Staff development Makin Tracks staff are maintaining their Senior First Aid Certificate and along with all ADAC staff did undergo a refresher course in In 2015, Jimmy enrolled in the Diploma in Frontline Management and should complete by June NDRI (Curtin University) ADAC have recontracted the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University to evaluated Makin Tracks from Last but not least, we would love to thank our families for their support, patience and just putting up with us being away from home and family, THANK YOU and love you heaps This is Makin Tracks signing off. We hope to see you next year in your communities Jimmy & Byron. JIMMY PERRY & BYRON WRIGHT - Makin Tracks Project 14

20 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. SUE ANNE MORLEY - Acting Manager / Project Officer The beginning of this year was an exciting time for us all the Australian Government allowed us to lease a facility at Ellis Close, Port Augusta, the site of the old asylum seeker family detention centre. On the 18th April, building and construction works commenced to establish a suitable residential rehabilitation service Footsteps Road to Recovery. Prior to establishing Footsteps, ADAC undertook extensive community consultation across the north west region of South Australia and found a number of service gaps in the region when it came to addressing harmful alcohol and drug use. Because of the size of the area, it was found that the few services available were inaccessible to many who lived in remote areas. There were very alcohol and drug services available, and few places where people could go to for support re harmful alcohol and drug use, with no transport or means of accessing services for those needing alcohol and drug treatment. After identifying these gaps, ADAC sought funding under the 2015 Indigenous Advancement Strategy Grants to support a comprehensive approach that serves to strengthen and coordinate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community responses to alcohol and drug misuse and provide the best outcomes for the region. Footsteps Road to Recovery 15

21 Annual Report Reports ADAC was successful in securing funding until 2018 for : Footsteps Road to Recovery Stepping Stones Drug and Alcohol Day Centres (Port Augusta and Ceduna) In partnership with the Aboriginal Health Council of SA (AHCSA) and Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) the residential rehabilitation service in Port Augusta now called Footsteps Road to Recovery was seen as an important link in the coordination of care for people wanting to address their alcohol and drug problems. As the lead agency, ADAC manages Footsteps, with AFSS and ACHSA representatives overseeing its establishment, providing direction, support and advice. Both services will provide a continuous pathway of support for communities, individuals and families wanting to address alcohol and drug issues. The funding announcement was great news considering Footsteps Road to Recovery, is the only alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation facility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a catchment area of 900,000 square kilometres across the NW SA region. ADAC adopts a harm minimization approach to reduce the impact of alcohol and drug usage on our community. At the same time its residential rehabilitation service Footsteps Road to Recovery operates under a therapeutic community (TC) model, which is abstinence based. The TC model is suited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations because it is based on family and a sense of community. The community is the method of treatment, a holistic approach empowering people to pay attention to how they are connected to all aspects of life and their thinking - which is essential to improving overall wellbeing. Footsteps TC program has been developed to fit within a person s culture and uses proven ways that are successful in treating addiction. Our vision is to Inspire and empower Aboriginal people to live free of the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs. The 12-bed residential rehabilitation centre offers a 12-week program that includes: Therapeutic community programs and activities Alcohol and drug education and counselling Life and employment skills Family skills program SUE ANNE MORLEY - Acting Manager / Project Officer 16

22 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. SUE ANNE MORLEY - Acting Manager / Project Officer Cultural programs and activities Footsteps, in conjunction with the Drug and Alcohol Day Centres (Stepping Stones) also supports individuals with after care and case coordination, to strengthen their capacity to address alcohol and drug problems and reconnect with their families, communities and cultures. Some of the highlights and activities this year have been: Staffing Footsteps management team, support staff and admin/receptionist were appointed, with 90% staff being Aboriginal. Staff have been busy training and developing, resources, tools and therapies using a therapeutic community (TC) model of practice. They have also been adapting the therapeutic community principles to develop a culturally suitable program. Strong links were established with leading Therapeutic Communities in WA, Vic, NSW, NT and SA. These TC s have generously contributed their policies, resources, expertise and advice to the establishment of Footsteps. Cyrenian House, Rick Hammersley (WA) and Woolshed have hosted Footsteps staff for training purposes. Staff have learnt counseling techniques, individual and group therapies, behaviour therapies/activities, risk management and facilitating groups, which provides invaluable skills for the Footsteps service. Footsteps Staff have also attended other training and forums to increase their skills and develop valuable networks. Many thanks to Denise Gilchrist who used to run Banyan House in the NT, who also contributed to their understanding and knowledge of TC s. To sum up the Footsteps team you couldn t wish for a more committed, passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic group of people! With the guidance of Maria, our Program Coordinator and support from Tony, our Senior Alcohol and Drug Counselor, all have been instrumental in shaping how the service will operate. Service Delivery ADAC regards its human resources, cultural integrity and service partnerships as key components to the success of its service. A lot of effort has been put in to the development of the program and how the therapeutic community (TC) will operate, with importance placed on how the client can also be supported pre entry and post recovery. The success of a person s recovery is dependent, not only on the TC program, but what happens before and after recovery. The establishment of service and community support links play a key role in the coordination and continuum of care for clients wanting to address their harmful alcohol and drug problems. For this reason, key partnerships are being developed, extensive community consultation and 17

23 Annual Report Reports referral training has been undertaken across the region. Footsteps has spoken to withdrawal and sobering up units, Aboriginal Health services, GP s and private practices, mobile assistance patrols, police, magistrates, courts, corrections and various social, employment and welfare services. This is an ongoing task to cover such a large region and we aim to reach as many towns and communities as we can. Referrals kits were developed and key agencies received training on the referral process and what is a therapeutic community. Because of the waiting list prior to the service opening, some clients received support through Footsteps staff and the Stepping Stones drug and alcohol day centres, in preparation for Footsteps to open. With the service opening soon, all are looking forward to helping clients achieve their goals and getting their lives back on track. Community Consultation Footsteps staff visited services where they could, to promote Footsteps and respond to any enquiries. They also assisted Stepping Stones drug and alcohol day centre where they met community members and spoke to them about Footsteps. BBQ s and stalls were held at community events where the service attracted a lot of interest from the public. AOD education, resources, Footsteps community information and advice continues to be distributed widely, including through , newsletters and the website. Various media interviews with the local news updated the community on progress There was also a demand for presentations on the service in Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Ceduna and Coober Pedy. At forums and presentations, information was provided on the referral process, relevant forms and assessments, eligibility criteria, what is a therapeutic community and Footsteps rules and guidelines. Attendees also received an overview of what a therapeutic community is and how it works in a residential rehabilitation setting. For those in more remote areas, a newsletter to keep people informed is sent out monthly and is available on website. Partnerships ADAC is working in partnership with Uniting Communities who manage a residential rehabilitation service in SE region of SA. Clients in Port Pirie and outlying areas can now benefit from Footsteps services if they choose. Footsteps clients can choose to go to United Communities for further rehabilitation (12 months) SUE ANNE MORLEY - Acting Manager / Project Officer 18

24 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. SUE ANNE MORLEY - Acting Manager / Project Officer ADAC is also working in partnership with Aboriginal health services in Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, Coober Pedy and Ceduna to provide health services and support to clients wanting to access Footsteps road to recovery. Provided advice and offered to support to Mt Gambier Aboriginal Health Service re a model of rehab and other initiatives to address AOD issues. Red Cross Australia MoU will be providing well being, nutrition, budgeting workshops to Footsteps residents to improve their life and coping skills. Infrastructure Building and construction work for the Footsteps road to recovery facility is now complete, including additional works required to ensure building were compliant. Asbestos, rain, termites and previous poor building practices hampered progress and caused considerable delays. Despite this McMahons Building Services have achieved completion in record time, considering. Credit goes to all McMahons staff for their quality work and consideration for a work safe and culturally appropriate facility. They were a cheery lot, professional, culturally considerate in all the work they did, and a pleasure to deal with. McMahon s Building Services had a huge task ahead of them when they commenced work 18th April Despite delays with the weather, design approvals, an increased workload removing asbestos, termite damage and remedying previous poor building practices, within 4 months 90% of the works were completed. Many thanks to Michael Smeardon project manager and his team for a job very well done! It s been a busy, exciting and challenging year thanks go to all those people who have supported ADAC and contributed to getting the services up and running. These people have laid the foundations for a much needed and valuable service to Aboriginal communities, families and individuals where alcohol and drugs has had such an impact on people s lives. It is humbling and rewarding to work with them. One step forward can be a road to recovery for individuals for families for communities 19

25 Annual Report Reports Well the year has certainly flown by and I have learnt a lot working with the incredible staff and communities, involved in working with The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. I have been privileged to be working on the new Footsteps Road to Recovery Residential Rehabilitation Service project. It is an extremely complex challenge as the Centre is to service Aboriginal people in the entire North West region of South Australia, covering over 900, 000 Kilometres. I have been going to Consortia meetings (with ADAC, AFSS and AHCSA) taking Minutes and driving with Scott to Port Augusta for Steering committee meetings. I am very excited to be working on such an important, needed project that has the potential to change many peoples lives. Things are starting to move along within the project rapidly and every time I visit Footsteps Road to Recovery Residential Rehabilitation Service I am amazed at the changes that have taken place. I am looking forward to being able to get into the facility and start making a vision, reality. It has been great to see the service go from 1 staff member (Sue) to having 7 other staff employed and its been great seeing them come on board and adapt to working in a Therapeutic Rehab. I have also done lots of training in the last 12 months, learning many skills that will not just help me in my role at ADAC but are skills I will likely take and develop upon throughout my life. Some include; International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9001 training, fire warden training, senior first aid training and mental health training. Plus I had the opportunity to attend the NIDAC conference in Melbourne, where I learnt a lot from frontline community workers and industry experts. ADAC has also provided me with support to studying my Masters in Indigenous Health (Substance misuse) at Sydney University. I am quite looking forward to the challenge, as it will be quite interesting, in-depth and I will learn a lot about the way our health system works. I look forward to one day using those skills to help our people and communities struggling with the lifestyle implications and harms of drug and alcohol abuse. I should be finished my Masters at Sydney University in JASMIN WILSON - Administration / Project Officer 20

26 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. SOFIA RIVERA - Administration / Finance Officer This year has been a much-involved year; ADAC were successfule in receiving funding for the financial years under the IAS funding from the Prime Minister and Cabinets Office. This has seen ADAC undertake a big expansion with my workload increasing dramatically. With the Office Manager still not able to return to work it has meant that I have had to expand the payroll from 8 staff to 28 andattracy a lot of additional work as a result of the expansion. ADAC also engaged in the journey to of a Quality Endorsed organisation. Our Makin Tracks Project was informed this year that their funding was not going to be continued: so as a result ADAC engaged in a campaign to try and save the program. ADAC was successful in gaining funding for another year. I have worked with Kalparrin assisting them with financial expertise for their Financial Audit, I was successful in implementing new process and practice that will allow their finance officer to achieve her financial responsibilities in a more accurate and timely manner. In addition I reconstructed their finances by using MYOB and entered six month worth of financial data in to their new financial system. Furthermore, I also assisted Kalparrin Finance Officer with quarterly BAS statements as well as their Programs six months and full year acquittal statements. This year I have also been busy with my main every day responsibilities which are; to maintain the books up to date, which involve the every day bookkeeping, Monthly reconciliation of Bank statements, Annual Leave, Long Service Leave wages, Superannuation, work cover, Fringe Benefit Tax (Salary Sacrifice), superannuation and WorkCover annual reconciliation, prepare and Lodge monthly BAS Statements as well as other balance sheet reconciliation. I also assist management and Project Officer s with budgeting as well as strategic planning, furthermore I prepare and have ready anything and everything for ADAC s annual financial audit; together with acquittal reports for recurrent funding and including all project financial requirements. In addition, I work together with Geoffrey in maintaining ADAC Assets Register, making sure Desktop and Laptop computer extended warranties are lodged, also to liaise with Insurance entities to maintain ADAC insurances up to date. 21

27 Annual Report Reports In August 2014, ADAC had its Annual Financial Audit for the year ; the Audit found ADAC has continued to make better financial decisions, the auditor encouraged ADAC to continue on it s path to a secure financial position. I am looking forward to the Auditors return in September 2015 to complete the Audit This year ADAC continued to encouraged all staff to attend workshops and training to improve our skill and knowledge to better assist our jobs. Consequently I am still enrolled in the Diploma of Business and hope to complete it by June We are also moving our Payroll from ADP after nearly 20 years to a new Payroll group called Employment Hero which will make it easy to keep track of 28 employees but more importantly to ensure that staff working shifts at the Footsteps Road to Recovery Residental Rehailitation Service are paid their shifts etc as worked. I am extremly pleased with the way ADAC finances are heading as this was further endorsed by our Auditor and can bee seen in the attached Audited Financial Staements for the financial year. SOFIA RIVERA - Administration / Finance Officer 22

28 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. GEOFFREY HAWKINS - Administration / Research Officer I have been working for ADAC for the past 13-years as part of the Administration team for the secretariat. I am the first point of contact for the organisation, sitting at reception, answering the phone and receiving visitors. Apart from my normal administration duties I also do get involved in community events, handle enquiries regarding the ADAC resources and attend stakeholder meetings, conferences and workshops. I organise and minute all meetings at ADAC including organising ADAC s Annual General Meeting and Board Of Management meetings. I attend the monthly Independent Community-Wide Homelessness Administrators Group meetings (ICHAG) A group of agencies that provide services to homeless people across the metropolitan Adelaide area, its members are NGO s that assist people facing housing and support problems and meet monthly. This year the group focused on issues affecting people due to the establishment of the Dry Zones in the parklands. This year I attended Kalparrin Community and Alzheimer s SA AGM s and attended the Australian Governments Productivity Commissions launch of the 2014 Overcoming Indigenous Advantage report and Tandanya Cultural Centre. I also attend the World Suicide Prevention Day at Semaphore Foreshore and the Walk Of Awareness Apology Anniversary in Port Adelaide. ADAC has been working through the Quality Gap Analysis and completed the Stage 1 Audit by Healthy Communities Australia in December and is now endorsed as a Quality organisation. During the year I completed my Business Diploma, I attended First Aid, Manual Handling and Fire Warden training and also completed the training in the Qudos3 Quality Management Software computer program. During 2014 ADAC became a Clean Needle Program site and all staff attended the training by DASSA. The CNP is a public health measure to reduce the spread of blood borne viruses such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C among people who inject drugs and the general community. CNP s provide a range of services including the provision of sterile injecting equipment, education and information on reducing levels of drug use, and referral to services including drug treatment, medical care, legal and social services. 23

29 Annual Report Reports Its that time of the year again which seems to come by quicker and quicker the longer I work for ADAC. It has been a great time with ADAC as part of a Consortium successfully being funded for a further 3 years to get the Footsteps - Road to Recovery Residentail Rehabilitation Service up and running. A very long process that has taken an incredible long time to finally be heard. I can hear all the Chairs and Old Executive of ADAC cheering for Scott, ADAC has finally got a rehab! In the area of Resource development both Francz and myself have been responsible for developing a Natrexone comic for use in the South Australian community as a way of increasing peopels knowledge and access to Naltrexone. We have also developed a range of resources for the Makin Tracks project. We will be looking at what needs Footsteps - Road to Recovery Residentail Rehabilitation Service may have in terms of AOD resources and help develop them for clients and staff. Unfortunately, due to my Multiple Sclerosis I have been forced to retire so I can access my Superannuation to pay for Stem Cell treatment overseas that can help me fight MS and enable me to get back on my feet. I will be back in 2016 to finish the Book about Isabel s life and look forward to again being a productive member of the ADAC community. ADAC Website Statistics HELEN WILSON - Office Manager Audience Overview 1 Jul Jun 2015 All Sessions % Overview Language Sessions % Sessions Sessions 1, October 2014 January 2015 April 2015 Sessions 10,876 Users 8,455 Page Views 20,539 New Visitor 23.1% Returning Visitor 1. en-us 2. en-au 3. en-gb 4. (not set) 5. pt-br 6. en 7. c 8. it-it 9. fr 10. de 6, % 1, % % % % % % % % % Pages/Session 1.89 Avg. Session Duration 00:01:52 Bounce Rate 66.56% 76.9% % New Sessions 76.82% 24

30 Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. FRANCZ VARGA - Graphic Design & IT Specialist After working with ADAC as a contractor and consultant for the last 15 years or so, I happly made the transition to part time staff member, starting this past April As per my previous contract based duties, I still design and develop resources for ADAC, most notably working on the Naltrexone comic with Helen and the ADAC and Footsteps websites. Now as a staff member I m no longer restricted to working on singular projects, opening up a multitude of opportunities for me to use my varied skills for all ADAC activities. Since starting as a part-time staff member, I have worked on the following projects: - Illustrated and co-developed the Naltrexone Comic with Helen Wilson Created the Footsteps - Road To Recovery Website Located at - Re-developed the Makin Tracks website Located at - Specified and oversaw the acquisition of computer equipment, internet connect and resources for the Footsteps - Road To Recovery Therapuetic Community Set-up a Newsletter system for ADAC and specific projects Kept everybody s s running and provided general technical support for all of ADAC The coming year looks exciting with the addition of the Stepping Stones Day Centres along with continued growth and development of ADAC materials and inhouse tools, including a new version of the Task Request system I originally built almost ten years ago. 25

31 Annual Report Reports Amber Gillespi Flinders University Bachelor Degree of Justice and Society Emilija Vladic Flinders University Bachelor degree of Justice and Society Student Placements Jock McLeay Flinders University Bachelor of Justice and Society Theresa Kagayo Flinders University Bachelor Degree of Flinders University Zadrach Miller Secondary Student Not Pictured Steve Mbanza Flinders University Bachelor Degree of Justice and Society and Ashlee Roffey Flinders University Bachelor Degree of Justice and Society (Criminology) 26

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