Indigenous Risk Impact Screen and Brief Intervention Project
IRIS is a culturally appropriate screening and brief intervention tool. The IRIS tool is an evidence based and validated tool to assist and strengthen treatment outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people that: - provides an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focus - has been developed by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people - has been validated as a culturally secure screening tool - is a screening Instrument for both; Alcohol & Other Drugs and Mental health & Emotional Wellbeing To learn how to use this tool it is recommended you attend an AOD Culturally Secure practice workshop. Statewide dates available in the Training section of this site – or contact iris@health.qld.gov.au for more info.
Information Sharing Guidelines Between Mental Health Staff, Consumers, Family, Carers, Nominated Support Persons and Others - QLD Health
This document provides information on the legislative framework within which consumer information can and should be shared, and how it can be applied in clinical practice.
Management of Patients with Psychostimulant Toxicity: Guidelines for Emergency Departments - NDS (2006)
These guidelines are for Emergency Departments to assist with the Management of Patients with Psychostimulant Toxicity: NDS (released 2006).
Methcheck - Ways to stay safe (Indigenous)
An 8 page harm reduction booklet containing basic information and practical harm reduction advice for people who are currently using methamphetamine, as well as tips for cutting back and quitting. The resource also promotes self-reflection, positive encouragement and messages of hope around implementing personal change around drug use. NOT FOR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
Methcheck brief intervention tool
A visually engaging A3 clinical tool designed to assist any health practitioners structure a 5-10 minute ultra-brief intervention with someone who uses methamphetamine.
Metro North Alcohol and Drug Youth Service - Hot House
Metro North Alcohol and Drug Youth Service - Hot House
Metro North HHS Alcohol and Drug Service - What you can expect from us
Metro North Hospital and Health Service booklet describing the level of service you can expect from the Alcohol and Drug Service.
National Alcohol and Other Drug Workforce Development Strategy 2015-2018
This Strategy has been developed to support the National Drug Strategy at the request of the Intergovernmental Committee on Drugs in recognition of the need for a national focus on workforce development activities for the alcohol and other drug (AOD) workforce.