Our approach for the next five The Government’s approach over the next five includes a shared goal, objectives, strategies and priorities for action. This approach, and its contribution to wider social sector outcomes, is summarised in Figure 1 and discussed in detail in the rest of the chapter. A shared goal provides a foundation for collaboration The goal of this Policy is to minimise AOD-related harm and promote and protect health and wellbeing for all New Zealanders. The idea of harm minimisation encompasses the prevention and reduction of health, social and economic harms experienced by individuals, their families and friends, communities and society from AOD use. The promotion and protection of wellbeing integrates physical, mental and social needs to strengthen protective factors for individuals, families and communities. Making progress towards this goal will impact on wider social objectives, and in particular four of the Better Public Services Result Areas in relation to reducing welfare dependency, supporting vulnerable children, boosting skills and employment and reducing crime. Figure 1: The framework for the National Drug Policy 2015–2020 Clear objectives focus us on results As well as having a shared goal, we need clear objectives to provide a focus over the entire life of the Policy. These objectives are: delayed uptake of AOD by young people reduced AOD-related illness and injury reduced hazardous drinking of alcohol a shift in attitudes towards AOD. Progress on these objectives will mean progress on reducing overall harm from AOD. To know whether progress is being made, high-level indicators and measures have been developed.
Our approach for the next five The Government’s approach over the next five includes a shared goal, objectives, strategies and priorities for action. This approach, and its contribution to wider social sector outcomes, is summarised in Figure 1 and discussed in detail in the rest of the chapter. A shared goal provides a foundation for collaboration The goal of this Policy is to minimise AOD-related harm and promote and protect health and wellbeing for all New Zealanders. The idea of harm minimisation encompasses the prevention and reduction of health, social and economic harms experienced by individuals, their families and friends, communities and society from AOD use. The promotion and protection of wellbeing integrates physical, mental and social needs to strengthen protective factors for individuals, families and communities. Making progress towards this goal will impact on wider social objectives, and in particular four of the Better Public Services Result Areas in relation to reducing welfare dependency, supporting vulnerable children, boosting skills and employment and reducing crime. Figure 1: The framework for the National Drug Policy 2015–2020 Clear objectives focus us on results As well as having a shared goal, we need clear objectives to provide a focus over the entire life of the Policy. These objectives are: delayed uptake of AOD by young people reduced AOD-related illness and injury reduced hazardous drinking of alcohol a shift in attitudes towards AOD. Progress on these objectives will mean progress on reducing overall harm from AOD. To know whether progress is being made, high-level indicators and measures have been developed.
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