4. OTHER OPERATIONS OF THE TRIBUNAL The Tribunal has been active in establishing necessary relationships, attending consultations and providing training to stakeholders and operational partners to ensure the effectiveness of the Tribunal’s operations. Chronology of Other Operations of the Tribunal 25 October 2013 President and Registrar met with the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner – to develop protocols in relation to the appointment of the advocate position sits within the Community Visitor Program. 15 November 2013 Registrar attended a Department of Human Services Stakeholder – Forum to provide an overview of the Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Program and the role the Tribunal plays in the process. 25 November 2013 Several members of the Tribunal visited Darwin Alcohol Assessment – and Treatment Services (DAATS) to meet with staff and view the facilities. 10 January 2014 Registry staff met with consultant appointed by Department of Health to – review the AMT Program. 17 January 2014 President and Registry staff provided input into a Focus Group session – regarding the review of the Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Act. 31 January 2014 President conducted a catch-up with Tribunal members who were able – to attend. Looked at how the Tribunal had operated in the first 7 months and discussed the outcome of the first appeal. 11 March 2014 Registrar met with the Deputy Chief Executive of the Department of the – Attorney-General and Justice to outline the Tribunal’s input into the review of the AMT Act. This was requested as the Registry was in the process of being transferred to AGD. 12-13 March 2014 President, registrar and health member, Paul Rysavy, travelled to Alice – Springs to visit treatment facilities at Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit (CAAAPU), Drug and Alcohol Services Alice Springs (DASA), Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC) as well as viewing the assessment facilities and meeting with clinical staff. A meeting with CAALAS and NTLAC was also held to attempt to facilitate legal representation of affected persons in Central Australia. 18 March 2014 President and Registrar met with senior Department of Health staff at – DAATS. 15 - 17 April 2014 Registrar attended a conference in Sydney organized by the – Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration titled Assisting Unrepresented Litigants A – Challenge for Courts and Tribunals. 8 May 2014 Registry staff met with a consultant appointed by Department of Health to look – into and provide a report on the Aftercare Plan regime. 14 May 2014 Registrar and Health Member Paul Rysavy attended a workshop involving – Senior Assessment and Treatment Clinicians from Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine –
4. OTHER OPERATIONS OF THE TRIBUNAL The Tribunal has been active in establishing necessary relationships, attending consultations and providing training to stakeholders and operational partners to ensure the effectiveness of the Tribunal’s operations. Chronology of Other Operations of the Tribunal 25 October 2013 – President and Registrar met with the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to develop protocols in relation to the appointment of the advocate position sits within the Community Visitor Program. 15 November 2013 – Registrar attended a Department of Human Services Stakeholder Forum to provide an overview of the Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Program and the role the Tribunal plays in the process. 25 November 2013 – Several members of the Tribunal visited Darwin Alcohol Assessment and Treatment Services (DAATS) to meet with staff and view the facilities. 10 January 2014 – Registry staff met with consultant appointed by Department of Health to review the AMT Program. 17 January 2014 – President and Registry staff provided input into a Focus Group session regarding the review of the Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Act. 31 January 2014 – President conducted a catch-up with Tribunal members who were able to attend. Looked at how the Tribunal had operated in the first 7 months and discussed the outcome of the first appeal. 11 March 2014 – Registrar met with the Deputy Chief Executive of the Department of the Attorney-General and Justice to outline the Tribunal’s input into the review of the AMT Act. This was requested as the Registry was in the process of being transferred to AGD. 12-13 March 2014 – President, registrar and health member, Paul Rysavy, travelled to Alice Springs to visit treatment facilities at Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit (CAAAPU), Drug and Alcohol Services Alice Springs (DASA), Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC) as well as viewing the assessment facilities and meeting with clinical staff. A meeting with CAALAS and NTLAC was also held to attempt to facilitate legal representation of affected persons in Central Australia. 18 March 2014 – President and Registrar met with senior Department of Health staff at DAATS. 15 - 17 April 2014 – Registrar attended a conference in Sydney organized by the Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration titled Assisting Unrepresented Litigants – A Challenge for Courts and Tribunals. 8 May 2014 – Registry staff met with a consultant appointed by Department of Health to look into and provide a report on the Aftercare Plan regime. 14 May 2014 – Registrar and Health Member Paul Rysavy attended a workshop involving Senior Assessment and Treatment Clinicians from Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine –