2002 training program for Aboriginal alcohol and drug workers - final report

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Executive summary

Background

A 1997 review highlighted the complex role of Koori Drug and Alcohol Workers and Koori Community Alcohol and Drug Resource Service Workers, and the need for training to enable them to undertake their role. This was particularly important given that most of the workers had come to their positions without structured formal training.

The Department of Human Services subsequently awarded a contract in 2001 to Swinburne University of Technology and Ngwala Willumbong Cooperative, to develop and deliver a program of accredited training for these workers.

The 2001 training program resulted in the graduation of 20 workers from the target group, and seven from related areas of practice, with Certificate III, IV and Diploma level qualifications in Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs).
The program was extended to deliver a training program during 2002.

During 2002 the program received the Victorian Community Services and Health Industry Training Board Award for Innovative Service Delivery.

Aims and objectives

The aim of the program as specified in the tender contract was to increase the level of skills of the workers who work within the Victorian Aboriginal Community on issues relating to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
The objectives included:

• preparing and delivering Certificate III and IV in Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs) to Koori Community Alcohol and Drug Workers and workers in Koori Community Alcohol and Drug Resource Services
• delivering the program in a flexible manner and in accessible and appropriate settings
• ensuring that the training program provided met the relevant National Competency Standards
• ensuring that the training program is flexible in the inclusion of work-based modules and modules with Recognition of Current Competencies.

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Contents

Executive summary

Recommendations

1. Background

2. Program objectives

3. Program development

4. Certificate III program

5. Certificate IV program

6. Outcomes

7. Future directions

Appendices

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