There needs to be genuine collaboration between police, other bureacracies and indigenous communities. That Police and other bureaucracies work together with the Australian Indigenous community to develop clear policy at peak levels including State, Territory and Federal. Decision making processes need to demonstrate respect and recognition of indigenous cultural heritage. That the Commissioner support the establishment of a national advisory council on indigenous substance issues. Resources must use languages and formats appropriate to communities.
Flexible funding is needed for local research by communities.
Address the lack of specific Indigenous illicit drug treatment and rehabilitation centres in SA, NT and some other areas. Indigenous community awareness and control around substance misuse issues requires funding for implementation. Substance misuse staff should have accredited training. Drug education at school level is a priority. Resource allocation must recognise the different issues surrounding rural and remote communities and urban communities.