5.2: Address the issue of at risk and unsupervised young people in the town at night. 5.3: Maintain and strengthen a coordinated response amongst organisations working with intoxicated people in public places. 5.4 Maintain a coordinated response to the management of special events in Alice Springs. Goal Area Six: Work with remote communities and town camps to ensure local Alcohol Management Plans address issues impacting on Alice Springs. Strategies 6.1: Establish links with and between Alcohol Management Plans in remote communities and town camps. 6.2: Support and acknowledge the alcohol management research and planning project being undertaken across town camps. Governance, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation Goal Area Effective governance and evaluation of the Alcohol Management Plan. Strategies 7.1: Establish effective governance of the Alice Springs Alcohol Management Plan. 7.2: Establish a clear process for ongoing review and evaluation of the Alcohol Management Plan that is accountable to government and the residents of Alice Springs.
Monitor the impact of potential shifts in purchasing patterns and alcohol harms at roadhouses in close proximity to Alice Springs. Lead: NTP Associated: ARG, Accord, DoB. Reports and data to the ARG from the Police, DoB and other relevant organisations on the impact and effectiveness of POSIs on alcohol purchases and alcohol related harms at regional liquor outlets near Alice Springs. Ongoing Appropriate training of management and staff on RSA and Point of Sale identification systems and cross cultural training specific to the Community customers. Lead: Australian Hotels DoB. Associated:, Licensees, Accord, NTP. Improved relationships between staff and police and the community. Less complaint’s POSIs. Ongoing 1.2 Alternative to Strategy 1.1, use a point of sale identification system to enforce the same takeaway alcohol restrictions as the current POSI system that Should Strategy 1.1 not be able to be maintained then advocate to government to seek commitment that Strategy 1.2 be put in place. Lead: DoB. Associated: NTP, Licensees Government’s endorsement towards a new policy proposal outlining a system that supports strategy 1.2. January -June 2016 Following agreement to proceed with 1.2, work with the Dept of Business and NT Police to develop an implementation plan for the point of sale identification system to enforce supply restrictions, APOs, prohibition orders, alcohol-related DVOs. Lead: DoB Associated: NTP, Licensees A fully implemented fair and sustainable system that controls supply to unauthorised person(s) and reduces alcohol-related harm. Pending changes to Government policy.
Develop a community education and awareness campaign with police and other stakeholders, including a system for reporting incidents of illegal supply. Lead: NTP Associated: DoB, AOD Sector, Licensees; Aboriginal Orgs. Reduction in illegal supply operations in Alice Springs. July 2016 1.5 Monitor effectiveness and keep abreast of supply measures in reducing alcohol-related harms Use the Alcohol Reference Group as a key forum to discuss emerging harms and potential supply responses. Lead: ARG Associated: DoB, NTP, Licensees, AOD sector, Research bodies Supply measures in place that lead to a reduction in harms. Ongoing Monitor through regular alcohol data reports, such as Hospital Emergency Department data, Wholesale supply and alcohol related assaults data. Lead: ARG Associated: DoB Presentation of alcohol data at least biannually to the Alcohol Reference Group. Biannually Explore potential future options for reducing alcohol-related harm by keeping abreast of research, new technology and supply measures that can assist in supply reduction and improve community safety. Lead: ARG Associated: DoB, NTP. Technology updates are discussed as part of Accord & Alcohol Reference Group meetings. Ongoing 1.6 Establish an effective Liquor Accord to address harm and supply issues Work with Department of Business to revitalise the Alice Springs Liquor Accord. The Accord to consider issues such as: Updated Terms of Reference Patron and Licensee code of conduct Cultural awareness and RSA training Supply and special events management harm reduction measures. Lead: DoB Associated: Licensees A new Terms of Reference agreed by licensees. The Liquor Accord is leading to improved safety of patrons and a decrease in harms. April 2016 related
1.7 Establish communication and engagement between the ARG and the Alice Springs Liquor Accord and stakeholders Explore options that accommodate a way to ideas, discuss issues and develop solutions to harms between members of the Accord, Aboriginal organisations and other stakeholders. Lead: ARG, DoB. Associated: Accord, Congress, Tangentyere, Lhere Artepe Aboriginal Corp(LAAC), ARG, AOD sector. An established mechanism that and allows two-way feedback for stakeholders. Feedback from licensees and other stakeholders indicating the communication and engagement is effective and achieving results. June 2016 Demand Reduction Goal Area Two: Promote Alice Springs as a harmonious community with cultural connectedness and pride Strategy How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe 2.1 Address alcohol misuse as a of community issue through social marketing and targeted community education Develop a coordinated approach across sectors to participate in social marketing and community education. Lead: DoH, DoB. Associated: AOD sector, Congress, LAAC, Tangentyere, Dept. of Education (DoE), NTP. Evidence of change in risky drinking behavior and culture in Alice Springs. Reduction in per capita - pure alcohol consumption levels and in alcohol related harms provided through the alcohol data reports. July 2016 related
Seek funds/resources to undertake a social marketing and community education campaign for Alice Springs. High priority areas include: youth the impact of alcohol on the brain. Lead: DoH,DoB. Associated: AOD sector, Congress, LAAC, Tangentyere, DoE, NTP, DCF. A is in place that seeks agreement on community education and social marketing. Resources obtained and delivered. A social marketing and community education campaign completed targeting: a) b) Impact of alcohol on the brain. July 2016 Expansion of FASD promotion and messaging tools. Lead: DoH, DoB. Associated: AOD sector, Congress, DoE, DCF. Number of education workshops delivered regarding the effects of FASD. Evidence that less pregnant women drinking alcohol in Alice Springs. December 2016 2017 Maintain and build on the GoodSports program. Lead: GoodSports Associated: Alice Springs Sporting Clubs, DoB. Local Alice Springs sporting clubs are signed up and have achieved GoodSports accreditation. Commenced in 2015. Review in November 2016.
2.2 Encourage Aboriginal leadership to provide solutions Work with the Aboriginal sector to investigate and establish a mechanism which allows a two-way communication between Aboriginal organisations and the ARG to discuss issues. Lead: DoB Associated: Aboriginal Orgs. An agreed mechanism is in place with Aboriginal organisations to discuss alcohol issues. March 2016 Promote and distribute broadly amongst relevant service providers the Alice Springs Grog Summit findings. Lead: Congress Associated: AOD sector. A wide distribution and increased participation in the Alice Springs Alcohol Summit June 2016 Develop and grow, in conjunction with the Traditional Owners and Alice Springs Town Council, the understanding and acceptance of Alice Springs rules. Lead: LAAC Associated: Alice Springs Town Council(ASTC), McDonald Regional Council(MRC), Central Desert Regional Council(CDRC) Established agreed rules between parties and promote the rules amongst the community 2016 Goal Area Three: Strengthen the capacity and capability of young people to live safely with alcohol and to make positive choices Strategy How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe related
3.1 Foster healthy pregnancy and development in early childhood to reduce risk of addiction in later life Advocate for the establishment and continuation of evidenced pre natal, family, parent and early childhood programs targeted at building the capability of young people to be resilient, and to make better life choices in later life. Lead: DoH, Congress Associated: DoE, early childhood service providers. Establishment of educational day care for children between 6 months to 3 years of age. Establishment of prevention and intervention programs targeted at parents & pregnant women. Ongoing 3.2 Break the cycle of vulnerability to alcohol and substance misuse amongst young people, through prevention, and early intervention programs Work with government to develop an agreed integrated youth service framework and an action plan that is fully resourced. Lead: Department of Chief Minister (DCM) Associated: Youth Action Group Network (AGN), Youth Service Providers (SP), DCF, DoE, NTP, Correctional Services (CS). An increase in school attendance and retention rate compared to 2014. A reduction in youth referred into alcohol & substance misuse treatment programs. July 2016 Ensure service providers use the single all year round calendar of structured activities for young people in Alice Springs. Lead: Alice Springs Town Council Associated: Action Group Network, Youth Service Providers A practical system that allows individual providers to display their activities on a single calendar. February 2016
coordinated alcohol and other drugs services in Alice Springs Establish a coordinated approach to referral and case management across service providers working with complex clients, including referral to Alcohol Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Lead: DoH, Central Australian Health Services Associated: AOD sector. An agreed consistent approach on client referral and case management is in place. All AoD providers are adhering to it. June 2016 Re-establishment of the AoD Service Provider’s network in Alice Springs. Lead: Associated: AODAssocNT (AADANT), AOD. The AoD Service Provider network is in place and meets regularly. March 2016 Explore with each AoD service provider potential workforce development activities that could be shared and develop a joint program. Lead: CAHSA Associated: AOD A shared workforce development is in March 2016 Explore recruitment and retention strategies for AoD specialist staff, especially clinicians, Aboriginal AOD Workers. Lead: CAHSA Associated: AOD sector. AoD service providers are attracting and retaining staff with the required skills. July 2016 4.2 Work with government to include addressing family and domestic violence in an integrated response to Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Support the inclusion of the family and domestic violence sector in the AoD service provider’s network in Alice Springs. Lead: DoH Associated: AOD Sector, Domestic & Family Violence Sector The functioning AoD Service Provider network includes representation from the family and domestic violence sector. May 2016 Continue and grow service linkages between men’s behavior change and domestic violence and AoD services. Lead: DoH Associated: Tangentyere, Domestic & Family Violence Sector Ongoing
4.3 Improve options available in Central Australia for continuing care and aftercare, particularly for returning from Alice Springs to remote communities Work with the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector to develop a plan for coordinated aftercare / continuing care in Central Australia with a focus on: A of family approach Return to remote communities. Lead: DoH Associated: AOD Sector, AADNT, DCF. An agreed plan is in for coordinated aftercare in Central Australia. An increase in aftercare options, including a family approach, is available to clients in Central Australia. Medical services have delegated more follow-up responsibilities to remote Community health services so people don’t have to remain in Springs. June 2016 4.4 Improved options for rehabilitation and aftercare accommodation Support the development for a culturally appropriate, supported residential rehabilitation facility for families. Lead: ARG Associated: DoH, Australian Government, AOD sector. Increased options for rehabilitation, particularly for families, in Alice Springs. October 2016 Advocate for appropriate supported accommodation for clients in continuing alcohol rehabilitation treatment. Lead: DoH Associated: Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs Unit (CAAPU), Drug and Alcohol Services Association (DASA), Australian Government, AOD sector. Increased aftercare accommodation options available in Alice Springs. April 2016
Explore the potential for a residential therapeutic community at the Alice Springs Corrections Centre. Lead: CS Associated: AG&J, DoH, DASA. An established therapeutic residential community in place. Late 2016 Harm Reduction Goal Area Five: Making public areas safe places for everyone to use Strategy How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe 5.1 Enhance return to country programs for visitors Department of Local Government and Community Services, with Department of Transport, Bush Bus and organisations in Alice Springs to develop a Return To Country program that meets the needs of visitors. Lead: DOB Associated: Dept of Local Governm’t & Regions(DLGR), Dept of Transport (DoT), Bush Bus, Aboriginal organisations, Dept Chief Minister(DCM) A streamlined return to country program that allows visitors easy access to town services and ability to return to home community. Commence February 2016 5.2 Address the issue of at risk and unsupervised young people in the town at night In conjunction with strategy 3.2, develop a coordinated hours service model for youth at risk, including: Advocate for a local youth afterhours crisis number that achieves a ‘one stop shop’ response pathway for youth at risk. Options to create and/or expand safe place(s) for young people to go when at risk. Lead: DCM Associated: Youth AGN, Youth SPs, DCF, DoE, CS NTP, Bush Mob, ASTC, Anglicare. A reduction in the number of young people who cause behavior incidences and in contact with the justice system. A coordinated service model is in place for youth at risk after hours. June 2016
Completion of a service’s mapping exercise and review of services models and funding. Lead: DCM Associated: Youth AGN. An after-hours service for youth operating in Alice Springs. May 2016 5.3 Maintain and strengthen a coordinated response among organisations working with intoxicated people in public places Working group in place with a strategy developed to better coordinate responses, information sharing, data collation, emerging hot spot areas and issues, intoxicated persons, and a referral system. Lead: NTP Associated: ASTC, Tangentyere, AOD sector, DoH. A streamlined coordinated response to intoxicated persons resulting in reduction in anti-social behavior and alcohol-related harm. Commenced Monitor and advocate for the ongoing provision of effective community patrol services in Alice Springs. Lead: DoB Associated: NTP, Tangentyere; Dept Prime Minister & Cabinet(PM&C) Patrol services are meeting the needs of Alice Springs Ongoing Develop a community education campaign about existing public space laws and alcohol targeted at locals and visitors. Lead: DoB Associated: NTP, ASTC. Community education campaign on existing public space and alcohol laws targeted at locals and visitors is in place. 2016 Goal Area Six: Work with remote communities and town to ensure local Alcohol Management Plans address issues impacting on Alice Springs Strategy How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe
6.1 Establish links with and between Alcohol Management Plans in remote communities and town camps Obtain agreement to AMPs between remote communities and town camps. Lead: DoB Associated: All relevant ARGs. Agreement reached between ARGs/ communities and AMPs are being shared among ARGs/communities. May 2016 Work with Department of Business to identify common issues and strategies across AMPs requiring coordinated planning and discussion. Lead: DoB Associated: ARGs, PM&C Aligned AMP strategies across Central Australia that complement each other and result in reductions in alcohol-related harm. Commenced Identify and establish mechanisms to enable information sharing amongst other ARGs. Lead: DoB Associated: ARGs Information sharing protocols/ mechanism in place amongst ARGs. Regular sharing of information and discussion of common issues of concern between ARGs, town camps and AMP communities in the region. May 2016 6.2 Support and acknowledge the alcohol management research and planning project being undertaken across town camps Develop mechanisms for ongoing feedback and information sharing between the Tangentyere town camp research project and the Alice Springs ARG. Lead: DoB Associated: Tangentyere, ARG. Agreed partnership and participation in the town research project. The Alice Springs ARG regularly updated on the research project. Commenced Establish protocols and systems for coordinated planning relating to alcohol issues and strategies that impact on the wider Alice Springs community that require a response. Lead: DoB Associated: ARGs. Agreed protocol and systems in place to address and manage town-wide alcohol issues. June 2016