Resources

Many of the resources listed here are available to download at no charge, where there is a cost, it will be indicated.

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Leaflets

Grief and Trauma Children	Grief and Trauma Telling your story	Grief and Trauma Sorry business
Mentor Project Information Pamphlet page 1	Mentor Project Information Pamphlet page 2

Reports

Annual Reports Annual Report 2003-04 (pdf - 853kb) Annual Report 2002-03 (pdf - 1.5MB) Annual Report 2001-02 (pdf - 3.7MB) Annual Report 2000-01 (pdf - 397kb) Annual Report 1999-00 (pdf - 278kb) Annual Report 1998-99 (pdf - 1.6MB) Annual Report 1997-98 (pdf - 812kb) Annual Report 1996-97 (pdf - 64kb) Annual Report 1994-95 (pdf - 64kb)

Gambling Research 2000 (pdf - 104kb) Title: Therapeutic Models of Intervention for Aboriginal Problem Gamblers     Abstract: The purpose of this project was to determine the therapeutic models of intervention that would be best applied when dealing with Aboriginal clients experiencing gambling problems, and to pilot this model of best practice for six months in the Riverland region of South Australia.

IDU Community Report July 2002 (pdf - 344kb) Title: Responding to the Needs of Indigenous People who Inject Drugs: Investigating the Impact of Injecting Drug Use in Indigenous Communities In Metropolitan Adelaide Abstract: In 2001, ADAC conducted the largest single study of Indigenous people who inject drugs in Australia. This report has been produced to provide a summary of the aims and objectives of the project, and a brief description of the main findings and preliminary recommendations.

IDU Final Report July 2003 (pdf  - 1MB) Title: Responding to the Needs of Indigenous People who Inject Drugs: Findings from the Research Project 'Using Rapid Assessment Procedures to Investigate the Impact of Drug Use amongst Indigenous Australians in Metropolitan Adelaide.' Abstract: In 2001, ADAC conducted the largest single study of Indigenous people who inject drugs in Australia. This is the final report describing the  the project.

IDU Literature Review March 2001 (pdf - 96kb) Title: Review of Literature on Injecting Drug Use Within Urban Indigenous Communities Abstract: There are very few studies that provide concrete data on Indigenous injecting drug use, and in the last decade there has been reseach undertaken in only three states that specifically look at Indigenous injecting drug use. Individual communities generally know which aspects of drug use need to be addressed in their community and which approach will work for them. By addressing injecting drug use within Aboriginal communities the results of harmful using can be reduced.

Murray Bridge IDU Report (pdf - 252kb) Title: Using Rapid Assessment Methodology to Examine Injecting Drug Use in an Aboriginal Community Abstract: The aims of this study were to identify information about the patterns of drug use, and the harms asociated with injecting drug use, on those who used and the communnity as a whole.

Road Safety (pdf - 102kb) Title:  Aboriginal Road Safety Issues Report Abstract: This report investigates the over representation of Aboriginal people in road toll statistics in the far west of South Australia. It endeavours to document views on the reasons for the over representation, and to offer recommendations based on information gathered from extensive Aboriginal community consultation, key stakeholders, available statistical information and a best practice review.

Rural IDU 1997 (pdf - 112kb) Title: Statewide Substance Misuse/ Injecting Drug Use Report Abstract: The aim of this project was to conduct a Statewide investigation into the educational needs of rural Aboriginal communities of South Australia in relation to injecting drug use and blood borne viruses.

Solvents Literature Research 1998 (pdf - 64kb) Title: Literature Review: Development of a Manual for the Detoxification and Treatment of Aboriginal Solvent Use Abstract: This review examines issues such as solvent use, petrol sniffing in Australia, prevalence and patterns of use and reasons for beginning petrol sniffing. It also discusses the effects of petrol sniffing on the user as well as the consequences for families and communities.

Youth AOD Services, Tasmania 1998 (pdf - 252kb) Title:  Review of Alcohol and Other Drug services for young people in Tasmania: Abstract:  Examines the appropriateness of the drug and alcohol services for young people in Tasmania.

Posters

Hepatitis C Poster Hepatitis C Poster (Image file 188-kb)
Kids Posters 2003 A new set of posters designed by young people of school age. The five posters in this set are the winning entries from the competition run by ADAC throughout South Australia in 2003. Each poster addresses issues relating to substance use. Contact ADAC for more information about ordering copies of the posters.
poster 1 (Image file 144-kb)
poster 2 (Image file 168-kb)
poster 3 (Image file 160-kb)
poster 4 (Image file 168-kb)
poster 5 (Image file 216-kb)
Kids Posters A set of five posters designed by Primary School children that address issues relating to alcohol and other substance use.
poster 1  (Image file 105-kb)
poster 2  (Image file 103-kb)
poster 3  (Image file 140-kb)
poster 4  (Image file 109-kb)
poster 5  (Image file 073-kb)

Health Promotion Training Resources

Petrol Sniffing Manual	Petrol Sniffing Video
Illicit Drug Use Helpcard	The Brain Story
Drugs in Pregnancy Poster

This page last updated: December 2004