2021-22 Alcohol and other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set

The Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS NMDS) contains information about alcohol and other drug treatment services; the clients who use these services; the types of issues for which treatment is sought and the types of treatment provided.

Data interpretation notes: The data is limited to those NGO AODTS who submit through QNADA, including statewide residential treatment services. Data from AODS or similar government services is not included. Please note, in some cases, agencies may not submit data to QNADA.

In 2021-22, 106 establishments provided 21,678 closed treatment episodes to 14,613 clients aged 10+

Click here for more info: 2021-22 NMDS

New policy position paper

This Systemic Responses: Child Protection position paper is the next iteration of the initial Systemic Responses position paper endorsed by the QNADA board in 2019. Our work on the Responsive Systems project since then has developed our position to be able to separately address issues in the criminal justice system, youth justice system, and child safety system as each has unique intersections with our sector and impacts people who use drugs differently. We want to do a deep dive into each of these systems and suggest how they could improve their responses to better align with evidence on what works to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Please click on the image below to read and download the full paper.

Refreshed resource – Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Treatment Fact Sheet

The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Treatment Fact Sheet for non-AOD Treatment Services has recently been updated. 

This fact sheet outlines and discusses some key fundamental elements of the AOD treatment and harm reduction sector. It contains information on common AOD service options, the use of non-stigmatising language, harm reduction advice, and how to make a referral to an AOD service. This resource is suitable for anyone who are new to or hasn’t worked in the AOD sector. 

Please click on the image below to view or download the full fact sheet.

Working with AOD Clients Experiencing Housing Issues & Homelessness Fact Sheet

The Working with AOD Clients Experiencing Housing Issues & Homelessness Fact Sheet has recently been refreshed. We know AOD workers are likely to work with clients who may experience issues with their housing situation, so it’s important to have information on hand to provide support.

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The Working with AOD Clients who Experience Mental Health Issues fact sheet has recently been refreshed

The Working with AOD Clients who Experience Mental Health Issues fact sheet has recently been refreshed.

When a person is experiencing problems with substance use, it’s important for service providers across disciplines and sectors to work together. This fact sheet is designed to provide AOD workers with foundational information and resources to support clients who are experiencing co-occurring AOD and mental health issues.

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New policy position paper

This Systemic Responses: Young People and the Justice System position paper is the next iteration of the initial Systemic Responses position paper endorsed by the QNADA board in 2019. Our work on the Responsive Systems project since then has developed our position to be able to separately address issues in the criminal justice system, youth justice system, and child safety system as each has unique intersections with our sector and impacts people who use drugs differently. We want to do a deep dive into each of these systems and suggest how they could improve their responses to better align with evidence on what works to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Please click on the image below to read and download the full paper.

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New policy position paper

This Systemic Responses: Criminal Justice position paper is the next iteration of the initial Systemic Responses position paper endorsed by the QNADA board in 2019. Our work on the Responsive Systems project since then has developed our position to be able to separately address issues in the criminal justice system, youth justice system, and child safety system as each has unique intersections with our sector and impacts people who use drugs differently. We want to do a deep dive into each of these systems and suggest how they could improve their responses to better align with evidence on what works to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Please click on the image below to read and download the full paper.

Refreshed Policy Position Papers

The following three policy position papers were recently reviewed and updated, please click on the image below to read the full version:

Decriminalisation (drug law reform)

Effective responses to drug use

Stigma and discrimination

Good Nutrition in AOD Recovery: Online learning + Quick ‘n Easy Cooking Guide

QNADA is pleased to share the Good Nutrition in Alcohol and Other Drug Recovery resources, which are made up of a recipe guide and an interactive online learning package, aimed at building service user capacity to have a healthier recovery. QNADA developed the resources following conversations with alcohol and other drugs services which pointed out the ways nutrition can lose importance for clients in the context of other recovery priorities. As the resources point out, good nutrition is an important component of recovery because it directly relates to mood and can influence substance cravings.

The guide and training module also provide information about the overlap between nutrition, brain, and body function during recovery, and how certain foods can help support recovery by providing the building blocks for serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. The guide uses a motivational approach to have clients weigh up the potential costs and benefits of their current food routine and changing it to a new one.

It provides some simple, budget friendly, and easy to follow recipe suggestions that provide a starting point for cooking some tasty meals.

We hope this guide will help to make focussing on nutrition easier for both workers and clients.

Access the online learning here, or download the resources here.

Queensland Alcohol and other Drug Treatment Service Delivery Framework

The Queensland Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) Sector Network is excited to officially announce the release of the 2022 Queensland Alcohol & Other Drug Treatment Service Delivery Framework (TSDF).

Updated from 2015, this iteration outlines the contemporary approach to AOD treatment and harm reduction in Queensland and brings it in line with recently released national frameworks. It is designed to support a shared understanding of the aims and functions of Queensland’s specialist AOD treatment and harm reduction services system.

The updated TSDF was developed through comprehensive sector consultation and review. It is relevant to anyone with AOD in the scope of their work, or who simply wants to know more about Queensland’s AOD services system, including funders and commissioners of services, and other service sectors.

The Queensland AOD Sector Network thanks everyone involved in the update of the framework for sharing their time, wisdom, and expertise over the last two years. We look forward to continuing to support the ongoing growth and development of Queensland’s AOD services system.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the latest TSDF, please contact sean.popovich@qnada.org.au.

Download a copy of the Framework here.

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QNADA 2020- 2021 Annual Report

Our 2020/21 annual report is out now! Click on the image below to read the full report to see what we’ve been up to this last financial year!