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Community Newsletter<br />

<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />

Executive Director’s<br />

Update P2<br />

Changes in AOD<br />

Education P3<br />

The Smallest Change<br />

Can Make The Biggest<br />

Difference P4<br />

Resource Centre<br />

Update P4<br />

Life in the MOSHPIT P5<br />

Healthy Connections P7<br />

Out and About P7<br />

Resource Corner P8<br />

Vision<br />

Reaching Out<br />

Reducing Harm<br />

Mission<br />

Engage Encourage Empower<br />

People and Communities<br />

Values<br />

Xmas<br />

Cards<br />

P6<br />

The worth of each individual<br />

Leadership based upon<br />

vision and innovation<br />

Credibility, integrity,<br />

accountability and excellence<br />

DRUG ARM is pleased to<br />

announce the creation of a new<br />

opportunity to make a difference<br />

in the community and reach out<br />

to those in need, thanks to an<br />

exciting new partnership with<br />

the Mental Health Association<br />

of Queensland (MHAQ).<br />

In one of the first mergers between<br />

a mental health organisation and<br />

an alcohol and other drug agency in<br />

Australia, MHAQ and DRUG ARM have<br />

joined forces with the Australian College<br />

of Community Services (ACCS), MHAQ’s<br />

formal training division to work together<br />

to deliver the utmost care, support, and<br />

education to people affected by the<br />

harms associated with mental health,<br />

and alcohol and other drug use.<br />

The friendly merger comes in line with<br />

the national direction of dual diagnosis<br />

structures; as 83 per cent of DRUG ARM<br />

Dr Dennis Young with MHAQ CEO Geoff Ridell.<br />

DRUG ARM and MHAQ<br />

Uniting to make a difference<br />

clients present a co-occurrence of both<br />

mental health, and alcohol and other drug<br />

issues. DRUG ARM Executive Director,<br />

Dr Dennis Young, says the merger offers<br />

better outcomes for clients in need, who<br />

may also be experiencing issues such as<br />

homelessness, unemployment, health, and<br />

criminal justice.<br />

“The merger brings together three<br />

agencies that will form one specialist<br />

group committed to providing quality care<br />

and support for people with complex<br />

needs, who may otherwise be excluded<br />

from access to care,” Dr Young said.<br />

In line with the merger, DRUG ARM<br />

Australasia has moved into shared<br />

premises with MHAQ and ACCS in a new,<br />

larger office in Annerley. This provides<br />

further support for clients by offering<br />

more options within the one service,<br />

as collaboration increases between<br />

the two organisations’ training and<br />

education programs. Support workers<br />

and volunteers will gain an increased<br />

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Executive Directors Update<br />

Since our last newsletter, many<br />

changes have taken place at<br />

DRUG ARM, presenting new<br />

opportunities for the future.<br />

Change can impact on us in different<br />

ways. As an organisation, we strive<br />

to move forward to enhance our ability to<br />

serve the community. Through times of<br />

change we can all gain strength and focus<br />

when we take the time to reflect upon the<br />

Serenity Prayer that is often used during<br />

the recovery process.<br />

‘God, grant me the serenity<br />

To accept the things I cannot change,<br />

Courage to change the things I can,<br />

And wisdom to know the difference.’<br />

Since my last update, I note that Mr Robert<br />

‘Bob’ Cook has resigned from the DRUG<br />

ARM Board and Board Committees.<br />

On behalf of the directors, managers, staff,<br />

volunteers and students, I thank Bob for his<br />

tireless contributions to DRUG ARM. Our<br />

Board members are volunteers who have<br />

varying commitments. Your generosity in<br />

supporting DRUG ARM to help those in<br />

need, makes a big difference. Our thoughts<br />

and prayers are with Bob and his family<br />

as he retires to spend more time with his<br />

family.<br />

I am delighted to welcome two new<br />

members to the DRUG ARM (Foundation)<br />

Board. Dr David Loder, General<br />

Superintendent of the Queensland Baptist<br />

Church, and Dr Neil Watts, President,<br />

Seventh-Day Adventist Church, South<br />

Queensland Conference. Both directors<br />

bring a wealth of experience, knowledge<br />

and skills to their new roles. On behalf of<br />

everyone involved I thank David and Neil for<br />

volunteering their services to DRUG ARM.<br />

This newsletter covers in more detail the<br />

exciting news of the merger between the<br />

<strong>Drug</strong> Awareness and Relief Foundation<br />

(Australia), DRUG ARM Australasia, the<br />

Mental Health Association QLD and the<br />

Australian College of Community Services.<br />

This is the first time that an alcohol and<br />

other drug agency has merged with a<br />

mental health organisation, with the overall<br />

aim to improve the quality of client service.<br />

I acknowledge and thank the tireless efforts<br />

of Geoff Riddell, CEO of the Mental Health<br />

Association QLD who has significantly<br />

contributed to the success of the merger.<br />

I also thank Mr Ian Hay, President of the<br />

Australian College of Community Services<br />

and Vice President of Mental Health<br />

Association QLD, and all their directors for<br />

their input into the merger. Dr John Roulston<br />

AM and Mr Peter Henderson from the<br />

DRUG ARM Boards were also instrumental<br />

in this success of the merger. The benefit of<br />

the merger is the ability of the organisations<br />

to explore new opportunities for enhancing<br />

programs and services delivered to clients<br />

in the alcohol and other drug and the<br />

mental health sectors.<br />

In the words of the late and great Rev<br />

Charles Wesley “The best is yet to be”.<br />

In closing, I acknowledge the outstanding<br />

contribution of our staff, volunteers,<br />

students and directors in helping DRUG<br />

ARM continue to make a difference. The<br />

most precious gift you can give to anyone<br />

is your time and skills and I witness on a<br />

daily basis the overwhelming contribution<br />

being made by our team. It is both an<br />

honour and a privilege to be able to serve<br />

as the Executive Director with a dedicated,<br />

talented and gifted team.<br />

Please do not hesitate to contact me if<br />

any member of our team can be of further<br />

assistance to you.<br />

Regards,<br />

Dr Dennis Young<br />

Executive Director<br />

DRUG ARM<br />

South Australia Update<br />

DRUG ARM’s Brisbane office wasn’t the<br />

only one to move into a new home this<br />

year – as part of the amalgamation of the<br />

Glenelg and Unley offices, DRUG ARM’s<br />

SA State Office now operates from 249<br />

Diagonal Road, Warradale.<br />

In line with their relocation, our SA team<br />

has also enjoyed a generous $20,000<br />

grant from the Melbourne Lord Mayor<br />

Community Trust. This has allowed the<br />

expansion of their Education and Training<br />

Division and the employment of more full<br />

time staff. It has provided the opportunity<br />

for more comprehensive industry training<br />

for staff, as well as more AOD Prevention<br />

and Child Safe Environment Workshops<br />

for schools and the wider community.<br />

For further information on DRUG<br />

ARM’s programs and services<br />

in South Australia, visit<br />

www.drugarm.com.au<br />

or phone 08 8296 4777<br />

bmag Race Day<br />

DRUG ARM was the proud beneficiary of<br />

the bmag Family Race Day on Saturday<br />

July 9 at the Eagle Farm Racecourse.<br />

The event raised $2,115 for DRUG ARM’s<br />

support services and programs. DRUG<br />

ARM would like to thank bmag for their<br />

partnership and support.<br />

SAVE THE DATE!<br />

In celebration of our new partnership<br />

with the Mental Health Association of<br />

Queensland and the Australian College<br />

of Community Services, DRUG ARM<br />

will be holding an official Open Day in<br />

the latter part of the year. We would like<br />

as many of our donors and supporters<br />

to attend and help us celebrate our<br />

exciting new partnership with MHAQ.<br />

We would love the opportunity to<br />

showcase these new developments<br />

with our donors and supporters.<br />

If you would like to attend<br />

please contact Mechile Gumalal<br />

on 07 3620 8830.<br />

REACHING OUT SPRING <strong>2011</strong>


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capacity to improve their understanding of<br />

the complexity of dealing with clients with<br />

complex and challenging issues.<br />

“This new entity with its combined<br />

resources will result in improved quality<br />

services for clients of both organisations,”<br />

Dr Young explained. “It allows for the<br />

development of wider strategic alliances<br />

between our organisations, government<br />

organisations, and others within the nongovernment<br />

sector.”<br />

DRUG ARM, MHAQ and ACCS are<br />

committed to taking advantage of their new<br />

partnership to enhance their programs and<br />

services through collaborative education,<br />

training, and treatment. The opportunity<br />

to further develop DRUG ARM’s well<br />

resourced library, research and education<br />

division will result in the availability of<br />

a greater number and higher quality of<br />

valuable resources for the community.<br />

The merger allows the two organisations<br />

to continue their shared vision of delivering<br />

quality and sustainable outcomes for those<br />

living with or at risk of alcohol and other<br />

drug or mental health related issues. The<br />

partnership demonstrates and promotes<br />

increased recognition that the two issues<br />

often go hand in hand.<br />

“The new partnership provides us<br />

with opportunities to continue building<br />

on the strength of our accredited<br />

volunteering history and culture within our<br />

organisations,” Dr. Young said. “We look<br />

forward to making a real difference to the<br />

community.”<br />

Visit DRUG ARM at our new<br />

home with MHAQ:<br />

DRUG ARM Australasia<br />

473 Annerley Road<br />

Annerley QLD 4103<br />

Changes in AOD Education<br />

One of the most important<br />

and effective strategies<br />

for alcohol and other drug<br />

awareness is education.<br />

Schools are the perfect setting<br />

for these AOD programs, and<br />

DRUG ARM’s AOD Education<br />

Team conducts educational<br />

seminars intended to stop or<br />

delay the uptake of alcohol and<br />

other drug use amongst young<br />

people.<br />

Circus Spectacular<br />

DRUG ARM, in partnership with the<br />

Spastic Centre of South Australia (scosa)<br />

and the Rotary Club of Liverpool West,<br />

were proud beneficiaries of the Circus<br />

Spectacular; a project encouraging<br />

businesses to sponsor tickets to the<br />

circus in both SA and NSW for disadvantaged<br />

children, their families, and carers.<br />

The Rotary Club of Liverpool West’s<br />

Circus Spectacular, April 2-5, raised<br />

$63,671 for DRUG ARM’s New South<br />

Wales Outreach Services. scosa’s Circus<br />

Spectacular on May 21, raised $30,733<br />

for DRUG ARM’s South Australian<br />

Outreach Services.<br />

DRUG ARM thanks both organisations<br />

for their partnership and support.<br />

However, many AOD education<br />

programs are still using scare<br />

tactics and shock campaigns,<br />

an outdated approach which<br />

current literature proves is no<br />

longer relevant or effective.<br />

Research has found that kids are becoming<br />

immune to scare tactics, and greater value<br />

needs to be placed on communication,<br />

questioning and feedback, and peer-topeer<br />

learning.<br />

An understanding of the cognitive levels<br />

of children of different ages is essential<br />

for AOD education, as it allows for<br />

successful communication and passing<br />

on of information. It is important for more<br />

emphasis to be placed on incorporating<br />

AOD education into the school curriculum,<br />

to provide proven, evidence based<br />

information followed by evaluations of<br />

the programs’ effectiveness. Did the kids<br />

understand? Did they learn anything? Has<br />

there been a change in their perception of<br />

the harms of alcohol and other drugs<br />

since the program?<br />

DRUG ARM AOD Education Officers<br />

operating in schools have backgrounds<br />

and qualifications in education and<br />

health promotion. Our AOD education<br />

programs provide appropriate and effective<br />

approaches, delivering accessible and<br />

up-to-date information essential for harm<br />

minimisation and prevention for young<br />

people at risk.<br />

For more information on DRUG<br />

ARM’s AOD education and training<br />

programs, please contact Education<br />

Team Leader, Michael Watts, on<br />

07 3620 8825.<br />

Treatment Coordinator, Richard Norman,<br />

presenting certificates to students, Kate Hill<br />

and Dean Van Brunt, having successfully<br />

completed CAFSS training.<br />

Student Volunteer<br />

Showcase<br />

DRUG ARM is lucky enough to have<br />

the help of several student volunteers<br />

who participate in our programs as part<br />

of their work placement requirements.<br />

To acknowledge their amazing and<br />

valued contribution, DRUG ARM invites<br />

all student volunteers to participate<br />

in a Student Showcase, to be held<br />

on Thursday October 13, <strong>2011</strong>. The<br />

showcase is an opportunity for students<br />

to give presentations to academics,<br />

family and friends to describe and<br />

highlight their volunteering experience<br />

with DRUG ARM and the importance<br />

and benefit of the program.<br />

REACHING OUT SPRING <strong>2011</strong>


The Smallest Change Can<br />

Make the Biggest Difference<br />

Sharon Majerovic, CAFSS Volunteer<br />

For Sharon Majerovic, a voluntary case<br />

worker for DRUG ARM’s Community<br />

and Family Support Service (CAFSS) in<br />

Ipswich, watching her clients apply positive<br />

changes to their lives as a result of the<br />

program is reward enough. Beginning as<br />

a work placement student with CAFSS,<br />

Sharon was so inspired by the strength<br />

and courage of her clients that she chose<br />

to stay on as a volunteer case worker. She<br />

refuses to take any credit for the progress<br />

of her clients, as she believes DRUG ARM’s<br />

extensive volunteer training programs<br />

simply allow her to present them with<br />

opportunities for change, and “they do<br />

all the work, I just try to create a positive<br />

change in their lives”.<br />

Sharon often deals with dual diagnosis<br />

clients presenting complex issues; clients<br />

like 25-year-old mother-of-three, Kelly<br />

(name changed for confidentiality reasons),<br />

who was referred to the CAFSS program<br />

by Probation and Parole. Sharon describes<br />

Kelly as having an extensive history of<br />

alcohol use, coupled with aggression,<br />

anxiety, and depression.<br />

The exciting new merger between DRUG<br />

ARM, MHAQ and ACCS, along with the<br />

relocation to the shared office in Annerley,<br />

has meant there are promising new<br />

opportunities for increased collaboration<br />

through sharing and expanding of the<br />

Resource Centre’s valuable resources. In<br />

addition, the new Annerley offices boast<br />

a large training room equipped with the<br />

latest technology able to deliver training and<br />

development sessions both in-house and to<br />

other sites.<br />

As a result, the Resource Centre, as part of<br />

the Policy Research and Practice Division<br />

of DRUG ARM, is developing two new<br />

training concepts – the Seminar Series and<br />

the Journal Club - to help fulfil professional<br />

development requirements in line with<br />

emerging trends and relevant topics. The<br />

programs will be available to DRUG ARM,<br />

MHAQ, and ACCS staff along with other<br />

alcohol and other drug (AOD) professionals.<br />

The monthly Seminar Series will involve<br />

presentations by a selection of expert guest<br />

Sharon Majerovic, CAFSS Volunteer.<br />

“Kelly arrived for her initial assessment with<br />

her partner and two week old baby,” Sharon<br />

recalls. “She told me she drank on average<br />

up to four litres of wine per day, but had cut<br />

back since giving birth. Kelly felt used by<br />

others and had a very poor self image. We<br />

soon uncovered that people weren’t treating<br />

her poorly; she was allowing them to do<br />

so. This was the first step to her recovery<br />

Resource Centre Update<br />

speakers offering insight and knowledge<br />

in their specialised field. The seminars are<br />

designed to provide access to specialist<br />

information for staff, to enhance their<br />

skills and ability to work more effectively<br />

with clients. The Journal Club will be held<br />

regularly as an opportunity to discuss and<br />

review current research. It is designed to<br />

keep up to date with new literature, promote<br />

awareness of current research findings,<br />

learn to critique and appraise research, and<br />

encourage research utilisation.<br />

The Resource Centre is vital to both<br />

DRUG ARM’s and MHAQ’s overall<br />

mission, as it provides the necessary<br />

education, knowledge and skills for<br />

both staff and clients to gain a deeper<br />

understanding of AOD and mental health<br />

issues. Contributions and sponsors are<br />

encouraged and welcomed to support the<br />

Resource Centre (see the donation form for<br />

details).<br />

The Seminar Series will be held on<br />

the second Tuesday of every month from<br />

and she said this realisation alone<br />

changed her life.”<br />

Sharon focused on building Kelly’s<br />

confidence while working to uncover the<br />

triggers that lead her to drink heavily. Kelly<br />

practiced her new skills at home, reporting<br />

that she could not believe the positive<br />

impact they were making to her life. By this<br />

stage, Kelly had abstained from drinking<br />

for five weeks, regained custody of her<br />

two older children, began studying Fashion<br />

Design from home and eventually found<br />

she had completely lost the urge to drink<br />

alcohol at all.<br />

“She took the lessons I offered her and<br />

after some time felt she was finally in<br />

control of her life,” Sharon explained. “The<br />

main thing I try to teach my clients is that<br />

you don’t need to make a huge change to<br />

make a positive change; it’s often merely a<br />

slight shift in their way of thinking.<br />

“People think they have to do something<br />

extraordinary, when it’s really the smallest<br />

change that makes the biggest difference.”<br />

The next CAFSS volunteer training<br />

session will be held on Saturday<br />

September 24th <strong>2011</strong>.<br />

To register for training or for more<br />

information please contact DRUG<br />

ARM on 07 3620 8800<br />

Student Volunteer Alis Cobas in our<br />

new Resource Centre<br />

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. with morning tea provided.<br />

The dates for the commencement of the<br />

Journal Club are yet to be finalised.<br />

To be involved in either of these<br />

programs, or for further information,<br />

please contact DRUG ARM’s<br />

Resource Centre Library on<br />

library@drugarm.com.au,<br />

or phone 07 3620 8800.<br />

REACHING OUT SPRING <strong>2011</strong>


Life in the MOSHPIT<br />

Donna Phillips, DRUG ARM Volunteer<br />

Life is interesting isn’t it! At aged 60<br />

I find myself starting over again.<br />

Yes, I feel sad; yes, I’m learning to take<br />

responsibility for the choices I’ve made.<br />

One way off the lounge and back onto the<br />

streets has been as a ‘guest’, riding out with<br />

the DRUG ARM MOSHPIT Van crew.<br />

Dana was my first contact. Before we met,<br />

every person in the office I spoke with said<br />

the same thing about the MOSHPIT Van<br />

lady; that she is a truly wonderful person,<br />

and that she has great personal warmth.<br />

Later, when we finally met, I understood<br />

their sentiments. I felt like I’d always known<br />

her. And later, out on the streets, I saw<br />

that the folk who met us for tea, coffee,<br />

bikkies and soup, felt the same. Dana’s<br />

Donna Phillips, DRUG ARM Volunteer.<br />

Toowoomba Op Shop<br />

Relocates<br />

DRUG ARM’s Toowoomba Op Shop,<br />

offering quality second-hand clothes<br />

and bric-a-brac at affordable prices, has<br />

moved to an exciting new location at 2<br />

Leichhardt Street, Toowoomba.<br />

Forced to move after the devastating<br />

floods earlier this year, Business<br />

Manager Paul Richardson says the store<br />

is back on its feet again. “It’s taken a<br />

long time, but our volunteers are back<br />

working and very happy with the new<br />

store,” he said.<br />

The move will benefit the community<br />

by providing new opportunities for<br />

volunteers to put up their hands and<br />

day as a DRUG ARM ‘Ambassador’ begins<br />

as early as 5am, flood, rain, hail or shine.<br />

Commanding the big MOSHPIT van, she<br />

negotiates narrow alleys and tricky terrain<br />

to meet and greet the homeless and others<br />

who receive the support of this collaborative<br />

service around inner Brisbane city.<br />

At one of the stops in front of an old<br />

boarding house, a group of eager people<br />

were already milling on the footpath. Then,<br />

amongst the servings of refreshments came<br />

the connection and a good ear, I could see<br />

the regulars look forward to. Talk was of<br />

bed bugs, complaints of aching joints, a<br />

visit to nurse Julie who has a clinic set up<br />

in the van, some cards for referrals to better<br />

accommodation, a receiving and reply to<br />

a verbal “How are you, hope you’re okay”<br />

message from Pat (over at New Farm), to<br />

Pete and Norm, rolling back up for seconds<br />

that grew into sixth servings, squirreling<br />

away of ‘treats’ for the next meal, and some<br />

really, really nice sharing.<br />

As these new acquaintances of mine are<br />

on record as ‘homeless with shelter’, at<br />

the end of the day came reflection on how<br />

the experience can provide some food for<br />

thought. Some nourishment perhaps, for<br />

a jaded soul to rebuild perspective and<br />

gratitude. So, who’s helping whom? My<br />

guess is we’re all in it together.<br />

Yes, I look forward to the next visit. I’m<br />

so glad I volunteered. The experience<br />

has deepened my appreciation and<br />

commitment to DRUG ARM’s mission.<br />

help. All proceeds from the Toowoomba<br />

Op Shop go towards supporting DRUG<br />

ARM’s treatment and outreach programs<br />

in Toowoomba.<br />

To volunteer, or just to find a bargain,<br />

visit Paul and Ann at the store or call<br />

07 4687 7684<br />

NSW Operations Manager Louise Smith<br />

with Dr Dennis Young and Con Gulisano<br />

from Penant Hills Toyota.<br />

The Power of Philanthropy<br />

NSW Receives Generous Grants<br />

At DRUG ARM, we believe in the<br />

worth of every individual. Everyone is<br />

entitled to the opportunity to live a safe,<br />

healthy lifestyle free from the harms<br />

associated with alcohol and other drugs.<br />

Unfortunately, due to limited funds<br />

and resources it can prove difficult to<br />

supply adequate support programs<br />

for individuals and families who are<br />

experiencing these harms.<br />

Philanthropic grants from trusts and<br />

foundations provide a significant source<br />

of funds for many of DRUG ARM’s vital<br />

programs and services. The NSW offices<br />

have recently been the grateful and<br />

fortunate recipients of some fantastic<br />

grants. The extended team at DRUG<br />

ARM Australasia would like to deeply<br />

thank the following organisations for<br />

their overwhelming contributions:<br />

Fairfield CDSE<br />

A $12,556 grant allowed DRUG ARM<br />

to fund a pilot drug awareness program<br />

at Verona School in Fairfield, a school<br />

for children with behavioural and<br />

emotional issues.<br />

The Honda Foundation<br />

A $2,784 grant funded new computer<br />

equipment for the NSW State Office in<br />

Fairfield.<br />

An $8,730 grant funded new external<br />

equipment for the Wollongong office<br />

including a canopy lock up trailer, BBQ,<br />

outdoor heater, tables and a marquee.<br />

Trust Company<br />

A $30,000 grant funded a new Street<br />

Outreach Service van for the<br />

Wollongong office.<br />

Greater Newcastle Building Society<br />

A $57,700 grant provided funds for<br />

a new Street Outreach Service van for<br />

the Newcastle office.<br />

REACHING OUT SPRING <strong>2011</strong>


Christmas Cards<br />

The best gift that you can give this Christmas<br />

won’t be found under the Christmas tree.<br />

Sending a DRUG ARM Christmas card to your loved ones<br />

is your opportunity to share some of your blessings and<br />

make a difference in someone’s life this Christmas.<br />

To order your selection of Christmas Cards visit<br />

www.drugarm.com.au or call our Donor Development<br />

Coordinator on (07) 3620 8831.<br />

You can also visit charity card shops:<br />

Adelaide:<br />

Charity Connections,<br />

Shop 7B Southern Cross Arcade,<br />

52-62 King William St, Adelaide CBD<br />

Brisbane:<br />

Combined Charities Card Shop,<br />

Albert Street Uniting Church,<br />

Cnr Ann & Albert Streets, Brisbane CBD<br />

Aboriginal Design<br />

75 cents (155mm x 110mm)<br />

Greeting inside:<br />

Christmas Greetings and Every<br />

Good Wish For The New Year.<br />

Christmas Tree<br />

80 cents (127mm x 127mm)<br />

Greeting inside:<br />

Best Wishes for a very Merry<br />

Christmas and a Happy New Year.<br />

Baubles<br />

80 cents (127mm x 127mm)<br />

Greeting inside:<br />

Season’s Greetings and best<br />

wishes for a peaceful New Year.<br />

Doves (silver/embossed)<br />

95 cents (127mm x 127mm)<br />

Greeting inside:<br />

Wishing you Joy at Christmas,<br />

Peace in the New Year and<br />

Goodwill always.<br />

Cat<br />

70 cents (124mm x 124mm)<br />

Greeting inside:<br />

Season’s Greetings and Best<br />

Wishes for the coming year.<br />

Animals of Christmas<br />

90 cents (115mm x 175mm)<br />

Greeting inside:<br />

May your happiness this Christmas<br />

last throughout the New Year.<br />

Note: Front Cover has Full Song Lyrics<br />

REACHING OUT SPRING <strong>2011</strong>


Healthy Connections<br />

National <strong>Drug</strong> Action Week<br />

When you think of healthy connections<br />

what comes to mind?<br />

For DRUG ARM, healthy connections are<br />

about building your networks to improve<br />

your ability to help people. During National<br />

<strong>Drug</strong> Action Week (19-25 June <strong>2011</strong>), DRUG<br />

ARM delivered several Healthy Connections<br />

events across south-east Queensland<br />

with an all-star line up of guest speakers<br />

including:<br />

• Professor Jake Najman – Director of<br />

Queensland Alcohol and <strong>Drug</strong> Research<br />

and Education Centre<br />

• Dr Leanne Hides – Deputy Director<br />

Centre for Youth Substance Abuse<br />

Research<br />

• Dr John Roulston AM – DRUG ARM<br />

Chairman<br />

• Dr Wendell Rosevear OAM<br />

• Mr Stephen Anstis - Director of Alcohol<br />

and Other <strong>Drug</strong>s Treatment Strategy<br />

Unit, Queensland Health<br />

• Magistrate Tina Previtera – Brisbane<br />

Murri Court Magistrate<br />

• Ms Nancy Collins – Murri Court Elder,<br />

GP Partners Closing the Gap Program<br />

• Dr Jeannette Young – Chief Health<br />

Officer, Queensland Health<br />

OUTand<br />

About<br />

Professor Jake Najman speaking at Healthy<br />

Connections - National <strong>Drug</strong> Action Week.<br />

The speakers provided a wealth of insight,<br />

sharing research outcomes and models of<br />

care with a greater emphasis on the need<br />

to continue to work together. The events<br />

enabled government, non-government,<br />

agency workers, church representatives<br />

and key members from the legal and justice<br />

sectors to come together with a view to<br />

improving their networks.<br />

The success of the events showed there<br />

is a committed approach to improving the<br />

health of Australians, particularly in relation<br />

to access to services in the alcohol and<br />

other drug and mental health sectors.<br />

We look forward to opportunities to<br />

continuously enhance our community<br />

relationships to better serve the people who<br />

need us most.<br />

Ipswich Book Affair<br />

Now in its seventh year, DRUG ARM’s<br />

Annual Ipswich Book Affair is as popular<br />

as ever. Some 960 people visited St<br />

Paul’s Anglican Church Hall from the<br />

4th – 7th of August, up by 30 per cent<br />

from 2010, to find a bargain amongst<br />

the thousands of quality second hand<br />

books on offer. Sales and donations<br />

from the Book Affair raised almost<br />

$8,000, with $1,078 from donations<br />

alone – an increase of 35 per cent<br />

from last year. All proceeds go towards<br />

DRUG ARM’s treatment, education, and<br />

outreach programs in Ipswich.<br />

This year, DRUG ARM received an<br />

overwhelming number of books<br />

including a generous donation from the<br />

Queensland State Library. As always, the<br />

Book Affair would not have gone ahead<br />

if it weren’t for the loyal and valued<br />

group of volunteers who gave their time<br />

to make the event a success. We were<br />

also supported by our partners QT,<br />

Ipswich City Council, and All Purpose<br />

Transport. DRUG ARM thanks the loyal<br />

volunteers, sponsors, and contributors<br />

for helping us to help others.<br />

For book donations or for more<br />

information please contact the<br />

Fundraising and Marketing<br />

Coordinator on 07 3620 8832.<br />

Above: Dr Dennis Young, Ipswich<br />

Lord Mayor Paul Pisasale, Book Affair<br />

Volunteer Elwyn Denman, and sponsor<br />

All Purpose Transport Alex White.<br />

Left: DRUG ARM’S beneficiary event<br />

with SCOSA’s Circus Spectacular.<br />

Right: SOS Coordinator Dana Kinderis<br />

with some volunteers.<br />

REACHING OUT SPRING <strong>2011</strong>


Resource<br />

Corner<br />

<strong>Drug</strong> use and mental health: effective responses to<br />

co-occurring drug and mental health problems<br />

edited by Steve Allsop<br />

Donate to DRUG ARM and<br />

help change lives ...<br />

Name:<br />

This book has the aim of exploring consumers’<br />

predicaments (duality is with the system – not the individual)<br />

and to identify responses to clients who experience cooccurring<br />

drug and mental health problems. All the authors<br />

are well established in their various fields of psychology,<br />

clinical research, and work in both the mental health and<br />

drug and alcohol sectors.<br />

Streetsmart handbook – Queensland edition<br />

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(please make payable to DRUG ARM)<br />

EFT (DRUG ARM Australia Gift Fund.<br />

Westpac BSB: 034 002 A/C: 704 955)<br />

Credit card details:<br />

Postcode:<br />

Please contact me in regards to:<br />

Leaving a bequest in my Will to DRUG ARM<br />

Becoming a monthly supporter<br />

Becoming a member<br />

Volunteering opportunities at DRUG ARM<br />

This handbook is an official PCYC initiative, the<br />

information contained inside is directly relevant<br />

for the school leaver who is entering into the world of adulthood.<br />

• Behind the wheel – information about buying a car, car insurance,<br />

driving, accidents, motorcycling and the law, etc.<br />

• Eating disorders – eating patterns, possible warning signs, friends.<br />

• Healthy body – what is a drug?, drug effects, drugs and the law,<br />

alcohol, cannabis, etc.<br />

• Healthy mind – depression, stress and relaxation, self-esteem<br />

and confidence.<br />

• Leaving school – deciding on a career, entering university / TAFE,<br />

Australian apprenticeships & traineeships.<br />

• Legal stuff – mobile phones, being sued, leaving home, police, sex.<br />

• Money – loans, credit cards and store cards, accounts, budgeting.<br />

• Moving out – leaving home, housing, applying for a property,<br />

what you need to know<br />

• Protecting yourself – cyber safety, Schoolies Week, out & about,<br />

ten core concepts of personal safety.<br />

• Sexual health – sex, safe sex and contraception, sexual diversity,<br />

pregnancy.<br />

• Contact information – web addresses and contact phone numbers<br />

of services and agencies specialising in supporting youth.<br />

The Resource Centre welcomes visitors:<br />

Weekdays, 8.30a.m. - 4.45 p.m. (Closed on public holidays)<br />

473 Annerley Road, Annerley QLD.<br />

Telephone: (07) 3620 8824 Email: library@drugarm.com.au<br />

Visit: drugarm.com.au/resourcecentre<br />

Connect With DRUG ARM Online ...<br />

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Expiry Date:<br />

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www.twitter.com/drugarm<br />

Please mail or fax your completed form to:<br />

DRUG ARM Australasia<br />

GPO Box 590 Brisbane Qld 4001<br />

Tel: (07) 3620 8831 Fax: (07) 3392 9846<br />

www.drugarm.com.au<br />

ABN 64 102 943 304<br />

Queensland<br />

473 Annerley Road,<br />

Annerley QLD 4103<br />

Tel: (07) 3620 8800<br />

Australia wide: 1300 656 800<br />

New South Wales<br />

Shop 1, 119 The Crescent,<br />

Fairfield NSW 2165<br />

Tel: (02) 9755 0596<br />

South Australia<br />

249 Diagonal Road,<br />

Warradale SA 5046<br />

Tel: (08) 8296 4777<br />

For editorial or distribution enquiries, please contact Jane Thompson.<br />

Tel: (07) 3620 8831 or Email: JaneT@drugarm.com.au

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