New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander alcohol and other drug resources – campaign kit
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation is pleased to provide you with some shareable resources to help promote our new suite of alcohol and other drug (AOD) resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The resources were developed following consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Local Drug Action Teams which highlighted the need for culturally-relevant AOD info.
This suite of alcohol and other drug (AOD) resources are tailored to support health and welfare professionals, service providers, and community members working with First Nations people.
Importantly, the content was co-created with a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to ensure they’re fit for purpose.
There are 14 downloadable resources:
- Why do people use grog and drugs?
- Looking out for Mob
- Alcohol and drug treatment journey
- Different types of alcohol and drug treatment
- Looking after yourself – social and emotional wellbeing
- How to get through the day after using grog or drugs
- Healthy eating
- 7 fact sheets covering common drugs, including grog and gunja (cannabis).
All resources are freely available as downloadable PDFs: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources - Alcohol and Drug Foundation (adf.org.au)
We thank the following organisations for their support and collaboration in developing the resources:
- Djirra
- Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation
- Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drugs Support – Eastern Health
- Balit Durn Durn Centre for Excellence – VACCHO
- Western Health
- North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU)
- Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic)
How to use this kit
Here are some ways you can help us raise awareness of the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander alcohol and other drug resources:
- Include the information on your website
- Add it to your newsletter
- Share on social media.
Please help us get the word out far and wide by using and adapting the resources in this kit.
Website or newsletter (general)
New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources on alcohol and other drugs
A brand-new suite of information, designed and written for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, has just been launched by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation.
Developed in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service providers and community organisations, the resources provide factual information about alcohol and drugs, in an easy to digest format using wording and scenarios that are culturally relevant.
The resources are tailored to support health and welfare professionals, service providers, and community members working with First Nations clients.
There are 14 downloadable resources, with topics ranging from ‘Why do people use grog and drugs?’ and ’Looking out for Mob’ to ’Different types of alcohol and drug treatment’. Plus, there are seven simple fact sheets all about common drugs and their effects, including grog and gunja (cannabis).
All the new resources can be freely downloaded from the ADF website: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources - Alcohol and Drug Foundation (adf.org.au)
Social media template
We’d love you to help us spread the word about the availability of these co-designed resources.
Feel free to use the accompanying message that we’ve drafted for you below – or adapt it to suit your needs.
You can also use the social media tile below for your post. Right click and ‘save as’ on the image to download it.
Suggested messaging – general
These great new resources will hit the mark in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We recommend you check them out and share.
