Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and resources for the ATOD sector

The following links and resources have been collated to assist members and stakeholders in adapting to the changes as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Thank you to members and stakeholders who have provided information resources, and we encourage you to contact us if you have anything to share with Tasmania’s alcohol, tobacco and other drugs sector.

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Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Sector COVID-19 Capacity Building Package

The Tasmanian Government (Mental Health Alcohol and other Drug Directorate within the Department of Health) together with Primary Health Tasmania have provided $285,000 to support the alcohol, tobacco and other drug sector during the COVID-19 impact period in 2020.

The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Sector COVID-19 Capacity Building Package will support community sector organisations delivering alcohol, tobacco and other drug programs and services to invest in necessary modifications or initiatives to ensure service continuity during the COVID-19 impact period.

Applications open on Monday, 25 May 2020 and close at 5pm on Friday, 5 June 2020.

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ATOD specific resources

Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA)

• Webinar: Managing comorbidity – Tips and tricks for adapting practice in a changing environment (21 May 2020)

Drug Education Network

• Telephone AOD Brief Intervention Session Template

SMART Recovery Australia

• Online SMART Recovery meetings
• Advice for the SMART Recovery Australia Community
• SMART Worksheets – AOD tools for working with direct clients

The Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service

• A model of telephone‐delivered addiction specialist support

Insight

• Telephone, Digital and Downloadable Tools for Remote AOD Service Delivery

COVID-19 Technology Fund

• The Community Managed Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Sector COVID-19 Technology Fund (closes 9am Wed 22 April 2020)

Government information and resources

Tasmanian Government

• coronavirus.tas.gov.au
• Community stimulus and support
• COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework

Australian Government

• aus.gov.au
• JobKeeper payment for employers (including not-for-profits)

Hobart City Council

• Resilient Hobart Grants (closes 30 June 2020)

Harm reduction

Penington Institute

• Resources for health workers and people who use drugs

NSW Users and AIDS Association

• Rehab activity during COVID-19
• Resources

Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy

• Advice for drug users regarding COVID-19
• Harm reduction advice for drug users regarding COVID-19

Remote work and service delivery

Australian Psychological Society

• Telehealth considerations for providers
• Principles for choosing videoconferencing technology

Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA)

• Well Beings animation series

Self-care resources

Bridge Program

• Coping with COVID-19 video (50 minutes)

Black Dog Institute

• Coronavirus: Resources for anxiety, stress & wellbeing

Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW

• Self-care Toolkit

Beyond Blue

• Protecting your mental health and wellbeing as a healthcare worker

Training and professional development

Need sponsorship for online ATOD training? Applications are now open for the ATDC Sector Development Small Grants Fund, closing 30 May 2020.

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Australian Government Department of Health

• COVID-19 infection control training

Insight

• Orientation to Telephone Counselling for Alcohol and Other Drug Workers

Not-for-profit assistance and information

The Funding Centre

• COVID-19 financial assistance

Institute of Community Directors Australia

• SaveOurSector: Helping the not-for-profit sector to survive, reinvent and sustain.
• Webinar: What help is the government giving not-for-profits?

Other resources

Australian Association of Social Workers

• Information for social workers

Access Easy English

• Easy english COVID-19 resources

ATDC response and actions

Similar to a number of our members, we’re implementing changes to the way the team operates so that we’re best placed to continue providing support over the coming weeks. This includes:

• ATDC team transitioned to work remotely
• Transitioning face-to-face meetings and discussions to telephone and/or videoconference
• The cancellation or postponement of key events (e.g. Bus Tours and the 2020 ATDC Conference).

Throughout these changes we will continue to make progress with our existing work (e.g. the consumer engagement project, the AOD Reform Agenda, stigma and discrimination to name a few). We will also be focused on the continuation of workforce training and development opportunities for members, and opportunities for the sector to remain connected that can be delivered remotely.

As we all journey through the next few months there may be other issues that arise that may require a united voice for our sector. If there is anything that you’re concerned about, or if you require any support do not hesitate to get in contact. We will be here to assist.

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