Work with the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector to DoH An agreed plan is in for June 2016 4.3 Improve options Lead: available in develop a plan for coordinated aftercare / continuing Associated: AOD coordinated aftercare in Central Australia care in Central Australia with a focus on: Sector, AADNT, DCF. Central Australia. for continuing A of family approach care and aftercare, Return to remote communities. An increase in aftercare particularly for options, including a family returning approach, is available to from Alice Springs clients in Central Australia. to remote Medical services have communities delegated more follow-up responsibilities to remote Community health services so people don’t have to remain in Springs. 4.4 Improved options Support the development for a culturally Lead: ARG Increased options for October 2016 for rehabilitation appropriate, supported residential Associated: DoH, rehabilitation, particularly for and aftercare rehabilitation facility for families. Australian families, in Alice Springs. accommodation Government, AOD sector. Advocate for appropriate supported DoH Increased aftercare April 2016 Lead: accommodation for clients in continuing Associated: Central accommodation options alcohol rehabilitation treatment. Australian Aboriginal available in Alice Springs. Alcohol Programs Unit (CAAPU), Drug and Alcohol Services Association (DASA), Australian Government, AOD sector.
4.3 Improve options available in Central Australia for continuing care and aftercare, particularly for returning from Alice Springs to remote communities Work with the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector to develop a plan for coordinated aftercare / continuing care in Central Australia with a focus on: A of family approach Return to remote communities. Lead: DoH Associated: AOD Sector, AADNT, DCF. An agreed plan is in for coordinated aftercare in Central Australia. An increase in aftercare options, including a family approach, is available to clients in Central Australia. Medical services have delegated more follow-up responsibilities to remote Community health services so people don’t have to remain in Springs. June 2016 4.4 Improved options for rehabilitation and aftercare accommodation Support the development for a culturally appropriate, supported residential rehabilitation facility for families. Lead: ARG Associated: DoH, Australian Government, AOD sector. Increased options for rehabilitation, particularly for families, in Alice Springs. October 2016 Advocate for appropriate supported accommodation for clients in continuing alcohol rehabilitation treatment. Lead: DoH Associated: Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit (CAAPU), Drug and Alcohol Services Association (DASA), Australian Government, AOD sector. Increased aftercare accommodation options available in Alice Springs. April 2016
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