DRUG ARM Australasia Annual Report 2008-2009

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ABOUT DRUG ARM AUSTRALASIA elping DRUG ARM Australasia is a non-government, non-profit organisation committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle without the use of unnecessary drugs. DRUG ARM Australasia provides a vital outreach of compassion and care through education, awareness, prevention and support programs. Operating as a registered charity in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, DRUG ARM (Drug Awareness Rehabilitation and Management) has been providing support and caring services since 1933, with a history traceable to 1849. In the 2008-2009 financial year, DRUG ARM Australasia met and engaged with 30,903 clients through 17 outreach services and 14 treatment programs in 24 regions stretching across Australia. programs for clients with complex and challenging needs. Staff and volunteers provide quality support to clients on the streets, in people’s homes, in schools or through educating businesses and other community organisations. Dedicated and compassionate volunteers help thousands of people each year. Many of the young homeless people DRUG ARM provides assistance to are from difficult backgrounds and staff and volunteers are continually inspired by their efforts to make a positive change in their lives. Volunteers are DRUG ARM’s strength – there are over 300 volunteers supporting clients across the country. The majority of DRUG ARM outreach programs do not receive any government funding and rely heavily upon donations and fundraising to survive. 6 The organisation’s community work supports individuals and families who have been harmed by alcohol or drug use either directly or indirectly. Specialised programs consist of mobile outreach services, including a health outreach service for homeless people, together with specific youth support, education and treatment DRUG ARM has four major divisions: • National Programs Division • The Centre for Addiction Research and Education (CARE) • Marketing and Fundraising Division • Corporate Services Division.
DRUG ARM PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS South Australia Outreach The Street Outreach Service (SOS) continues to be a major highlight of DRUG ARM’s service provision in South Australia. With rising concern in Australia about the incidents of binge drinking, particularly amongst young people, SOS programs are able to respond where the issues are occurring – on the streets, after hours, and when many other services are not available. The newest outreach service is in the Adelaide CBD, which brings the total number to seven vehicles. The service commenced operations in March of 2009, bringing a new set of challenges for both staff and volunteers, including a large homeless population, and increased contacts with Indigenous people. DRUG ARM has sought new partnerships and networking opportunities in response to these challenges, developing relationships with existing homeless services, and key Indigenous service providers. The South and South-Western SOS programs continued to provide support for young people in the region, as well as supporting events run by local councils. Support for youth events also occurred in the North and North-Eastern regions, with volunteers providing information and support to young people at skate, music, aerosol art, hip hop, open mic nights and other events. SOS also provided support for Police Blue Light events in several regions, providing information to both young people attending the events, and parents when they arrived to collect their children. Information stands are provided on a monthly basis in three Westfield Shopping Centres. This is a service unique to South Australia, and due to its great success, similar opportunities are being explored in other states. Through these stands, staff and volunteers are able to make contact with parents, grandparents, teachers and young people, providing information and support on drugs and alcohol, discussing ways of talking with teenagers, and answering frequently asked questions. HIGHLIGHTS Drug Arm Australasia Annual Report 2008-2009 7
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