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COMMISSIONED BY THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY

COOBER PEDY ALCOHOL


MANAGEMENT PLAN : 2013 -2018

Working together to improve community safety and health outcomes for the community of Coober Pedy.

Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success HENRY FORD

KR CONSULTANCY: July 2013


Second Edition: April 2014

A MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY:


Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success HENRY F

Coober Pedy has expressed very strong concerns regarding the impact of
alcohol on the community and has, on a continuing basis, struggled to deal with
the consequences.

The Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan, 2013-2018, is an important


document that defines how Council and Service Agencies in Coober Pedy will
approach the issue of alcohol abuse and its effects on residents and visitors to
our town.

The previous Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Strategy 2000 included 39


recommendations of which some have been achieved and some have not. This
plan carries on from the previous work done and the achievements of the 2000
Strategy.
This document is a strategic response to alcohol issues in Coober Pedy and sets
tasks and goals for the next five years.

I encourage the community to embrace this plan and work collaboratively to


achieve the goals contained within.

Steve Baines
Mayor
July 2013

Acknowledgments:
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Appreciation is expressed to the members of the Senior Officers Group, Coober Pedy Alcohol
Management Plan (CPAMP) Working Party for their commitment to the development of this plan:
Carmelo Crisa, Manager Regional Australia, Coober Pedy, and Elected Member, District
Council of Coober Pedy
Christopher Crismani, Clinical Services Consultant, Coober Pedy Hospital and Health
Service
George Laslett, Counsellor, Drug & Alcohol Program, Umoona Tjutagku Health Service
Aboriginal Corporation, Coober Pedy
Ian Crombie, Chairperson, Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation, and
representative for Umoona Community Council
Jane Deer, Manager, Drug & Alcohol Program, Umoona Tjutagku Health Service
Aboriginal Corporation, Coober Pedy
Lisa McClure, Manager, Housing SA. Coober Pedy
Phil Cameron, CEO, District Council of Coober Pedy
Senior Sergeant Peter Murray, Officer in Charge, Coober Pedy Police Station, SAPOL
Susie Crisa, Manager, Aboriginal Family Support Service, Coober Pedy

Funding for this project was provided by the following agencies:

Aboriginal Family Support Service


Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
District Council of Coober Pedy
Drug and Alcohol Services SA
Housing SA
Oz Minerals
Umoona Aged Care Aboriginal Corporation
Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

The members of the Coober Pedy Senior Officers Group, CPAMP Working Party wish to
acknowledge the Port Augusta Alcohol Management Group for the concept in relation to the
formatting of this document.

Contact Information:
District Council of Coober Pedy
Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy. SA.
PO Box 425, Coober Pedy. SA. 5723
Phone: (08) 86724600
Fax: (08) 86725699
Email: dccp@cpcouncil.sa.gov.au
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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A MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COOBER PEDY

ACKNOWLEGEMENTS

CONTACT INFORMATION

SECTION ONE
1.1 Background

1.2 Context: Evidence Based Comparisons

1.2.1 National Context


1.2.2 Aboriginal Context
1.2.3 Local Context
1.2.4 The Coober Pedy Alcohol Strategy-2000
1.2.5 The Coober Pedy Alcohol Strategy, and Dry Area Regulation Review- 2013
1.2.6 Some Relevant Local Quantitative Data
1.2.7 Local Issues and Discussion Points
1.2.8 Critical Requirements Identified by the Local Community
1.2.9 Broader Issues not Within the Capacity of the Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan

1.3 Strategic Areas and Key Initiatives


1.4 Key Outcome Indicators
1.5 List of Key Agencies and Acronyms

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SECTION TWO
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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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REFERENCES

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SECTION ONE
1.1 Background:
Coober Pedy is situated 846 kilometres north of Adelaide in South Australia. Opal was discovered in the area in
1915 and since then the town has been supplying most of the worlds gem-quality opal and is the largest opal
mining area in the world. 1 However, more recently with a decline in readily available opal, Coober Pedy has
relied more heavily on tourism to provide the community with economic sustainability and employment. Recently
other mining opportunities across the north of South Australia have arisen with the development of Prominent Hill
and Cairn Hill mines, both located within 140 kilometers of the town. Also, in 2013 it was reported that significant
oil bearing shale has been found near Coober Pedy in the Arckaringa Basin.2 These oil and mineral deposits now
provide potential for economic development and opportunities for training and further employment within the
region.
Coober Pedy is a multi cultural town with a population comprising approximately 45 different ethnic and cultural
groups.
The 2006 census states that the population of Coober Pedy was 1,913 of which 269 or 14.06% were Aboriginal.
In 2011 the census data indicates a drop in total population to 1,695 of which 274 or 16.16% are Aboriginal.3
The District Council of Coober Pedy believes the population is higher than the census count, and considers it to be
more in the vicinity of 3,500 with approximately 500 or 14.3% being Aboriginal.
Aboriginal people have a long standing connection with the area4 and in 2011 the Antakirinja MatuYankunytjatjara people were recognised as native title holders over a large area of land and waters in and
around Coober Pedy. 5
Coober Pedy lies approximately 300 kilometres from the nearest entry point into the Anangu Pitjantjatjara
Yankunytjatjarra Lands (APY Lands). The APY Lands people are connected to Aboriginal people living in Coober
Pedy by tribal and family links, and many traditionally visit Coober Pedy for business purposes and family
reasons. Other people from locations such as Finke, Oodnadatta, Port Augusta, West Coast and the Northern
Territory also frequent Coober Pedy. These visits are often for extended periods of time with people temporarily
residing in Coober Pedy, and incorporate large seasonal and ceremonial influxes.
This transitory population is reported to have increased over the last five years and particularly as communities in
North Western South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory have tightened the management of
alcohol supply and introduced stronger alcohol management strategies. 6
Over the past two decades the town has introduced a variety of strategies in response to public drinking and
incidences of anti social behaviour, associated with alcohol misuse within the local community and the visiting
transitory population.
Two important initiatives were; the introduction of a Dry Area regulation within the main CBD area of the town in
1996, and the development of the Coober Pedy Alcohol Strategy, a blue print for future alcohol misuse
interventions, published in 2000 by the Crime Prevention Unit of the state Attorney Generals Department.
In January 2013, in response to continuing public drinking, anti social behaviour and fears for the health and well
being of the whole community, including those severely affected by alcohol dependence, the District Council of
Coober Pedy commissioned a review of these two initiatives.
The Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan, 2013-2018 is a result of this most recent review and is largely in
response to the need for an updated action plan and the facilitation of a more cohesive and comprehensive
approach to management of the problem.

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1.2 CONTEXT: EVIDENCE BASED COMPARISONS


The following discussion points identify the links made between local community based issues and other important
and relevant research and planning documents.
1.2.1 NATIONAL CONTEXT
Alcohol consumption in Australia
In 2010 one in five Australians drank at levels that placed them at a life time risk of alcohol related disease or
injury. This equates to 3.7 million and compares unfavourably to 3.5 million at the same risk in 2007. 7
Of all licit and illicit drugs, alcohol is the most commonly consumed and the most widely accepted within Australian
society, with one in three identifying alcohol consumed in excess as the substance of most serious concern.8
Alcohol related harm in Australia
It is widely recognised that the harm caused by consumption of alcohol can be encapsulated within the following
three areas;
Harm from intoxication produces the biggest cost to society through the
Harm from intoxication
number of drinkers who may on a single occasion cause or become
victims of: sexual assault, domestic violence, assault, car accident,
accidental injury and drowning. This has costs not only for individuals, families and communities, but also places
pressure on police, emergency and health services.

Harm from excessive and regular


consumption

Harm from excessive and regular consumption occurs to people who


are not necessarily intoxicated but who are drinking at levels which
may compromise their health and general wellbeing. These people

contribute to the burden of illness.


Harm from dependence or addiction severely affects individuals and
their families, however, the number of dependant drinkers is relatively
small and the overall cost to society is also small compared to the
damage caused by intoxication and binge drinking. 9

Harm from dependence or addiction

In a ten year period (leading to 2004/5) 32,696 Australians died from high risk alcohol consumption and 813,072
episodes of hospitalisation occurred annually.10
It is reported that one Australian teenager dies and more than 60 are hospitalised each week from alcohol related
harm. Drinking contributes to the three leading causes of death among adolescents which are; unintentional injuries,
homicide and suicide.11
In 2008, 10 million Australians were adversely affected by someone elses alcohol consumption and each year the
statistics for harm to people resulting from someone elses drinking are:
367 deaths
14,000 people hospitalised
70,000 victims of alcohol related violence
24,000 victims of domestic violence
Almost 20,000 children are victims of substantiated alcohol related child abuse 12
The National Drug Strategy 2010-2015 indicates that heavy drinking leads to intergenerational patterns
of misuse and harm. 13

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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder


Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) describes a range of preventable birth defects and brain damage in
children caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol.
Between 0.06 and 0.68 per 1000 live births in the general Australian population have Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
(the most severe symptoms of the disorder); however, in the Indigenous population the rate is higher being between
2.76 and 4.7 per 1000 live births.14
Cost
The cost of alcohol misuse in Australia is calculated at being $36 billion each year.15
The National Alcohol Strategy 2006 - 2011
The National Alcohol Strategy, 2006 2011 is a plan for action developed through a broad consultative process.
It is consistent with the National Drug Strategy and supports all key areas of the National Drug Strategy Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan 2003-2006. The strategy was endorsed by the
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy for the period 2006-2009 and then reindorsed for 2006 2011. It outlines
four main aims:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Reduce the incidence of intoxication among drinkers


Enhance public safety and amenity at times and in places where alcohol is consumed
Improve health outcomes among individuals and communities affected by alcohol consumption
Facilitate safer and healthier drinking cultures by developing community understanding about the special
properties of alcohol, and through regulation of its availability

The strategy further outlines a fifth area that covers the importance of:

Coordinated and integrated


approaches
Data collection, monitoring and
evaluation
Developing partnerships and links
Providing strong leadership

Ref:16
The importance of these additional and underpinning components has been highlighted in other recent reports such
as;

The National Drug Strategy 2010-2015

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The National Drug Strategy 2010-2015, was endorsed by the Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy in 2011. It is a
framework for action on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Encompassing an over arching approach of harm
minimisation, the National Drug Strategy outlines three pillars or strategy areas, and a fourth area which
describes supporting approaches.

Supporting approaches: Building workforce capacity; evidence based and evidence informed practice;
innovation and evaluation; performance measurement; and building partnerships across sectors.

Ref:17
South Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy 2011-2016
Developed by the South Australian Government (Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia) and published in
2011, this framework outlines objectives and actions of the South Australian Government to reduce the states rate
of alcohol and other drug harm to the lowest in Australia.
It sets out a number of values and priority populations including:

Ref:18
This important document allows close alignment with South Australian policy and will allow access to resources such
as emerging data collection and collation, and new drug and alcohol interventions.

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1.2.2 ABORIGINAL CONTEXT


Aboriginal people and alcohol
Although Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are more likely to abstain from alcohol than other
Australians19 those that do drink alcohol are more likely to binge drink and are also more likely to experience
disproportionately higher rates of alcohol attributed health and social problems compared to other Australians.20
Alcohol related deaths have been estimated at between five and nineteen times higher for Aboriginal people than
non-Aboriginal people in Qld, SA, WA, and the NT.21
The National Drug Strategy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complimentary Plan 2003-2009
The National Drug Strategy- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complimentary Action Plan 2003-2009,
points out that inquiries into Aboriginal peoples health have consistently recognised the detrimental effects of
dispossession and alienation on health and wellbeing. Loss and grief, and despair associated with dispossession
are contributing factors in the use of alcohol by some Aboriginal people. The plan outlines six key result areas.22

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Enhance capacity of individuals, families and communities to address current and future issues in the use
of alcohol and promote their own health and well-being
Whole of government effort in collaboration with non government organisations to implement, evaluate
and improve comprehensive approaches to drug related harm
Substantially improved access to the appropriate range of health and well being services that play a
role in addressing alcohol issues
A range of holistic approaches from prevention through to treatment and continuing care that is locally
available and accessible
Workforce initiatives to enhance capacity of community controlled and mainstream organisations to
provide quality services
Increased ownership and sustainable partnerships in research, monitoring, evaluation and dissemination of
information

Minimum Standards for Alcohol Management Plans


Alcohol Management Plans in the Northern Territory, some of which have eventuated due to the Northern Territory
intervention (under the NT National Emergency Response Act 2007), have been strengthened under the new
Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Act 2012. This Act has introduced seven Minimum Standards for Alcohol
Management Plans that cover:23

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Consultation and engagement


Realistic and measurable goals
Strategies that address supply reduction, demand reduction and harm reduction
Monitoring and reporting
Governance
Resources, roles and responsibilities
Geographical boundaries

Although these standards are not legislated in South Australia they are an important resource in relation to
development of alcohol management plans in general, and in particular when Indigenous populations are affected
by such plans. Appropriate review and application of the principals underpinning the minimum standards have
been adopted in the development of the Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan, 2013-2018.

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1.2.3 LOCAL CONTEXT


District Council of Coober Pedy Strategic Plan 2013/14-2017/18
The District Council of Coober Pedys Strategic Plan was endorsed in March 2013. The Coober Pedy Alcohol
Management Plan has strategic links to this over arching community plan, particularly aligning with Goal 2 which
aims to improve the well being of the community, and Goal 4 which outlines actions to develop and foster
community leadership.
Roles and Responsibilities
District Council of Coober Pedy (DCCP)
The Coober Pedy District Council is often the first point of call in relation to many issues within the town, and over
the past eleven years has attempted a leadership role in relation to alcohol misuse and subsequent problems within
the community. Council staff, the Mayor and elected members have been intrinsically involved in; the development
of strategies, the support of direct service providers, liaison with the Coober Pedy Alcohol ACCORD Committee,
government departments that have responsibility in relation to alcohol legislation; and lobbying state and federal
governments for appropriate resources and funding.
The Council is the responsible body for the application and monitoring of a Dry Area regulation which has been in
place since 1996 and which was the first real measure implemented to address the problem of alcohol misuse and
offensive public behaviour in the town. This action resulted in pressure to respond to the issues in a more holistic
manner and has precipitated other appropriate strategies which are now in place.
The DCCP continues to be committed to leadership through the formation of a specific group, the Coober Pedy
Alcohol Management Plan, Working Party, and to the role of lead agency in relation to the implementation of the
Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan (CPAMP).
An essential requirement is for Council to take a high profile leadership role to successfully engage the community
and local, state, and federal stakeholders in collaborative responses.
An Alcohol Management Group: The Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan, Working Party
A locally based Alcohol Management Group was originally established in 2000, to provide local community
engagement into a higher level Alcohol Management Reference Group. The Alcohol Management Reference
Group based in metropolitan Adelaide, was charged with coordination and resourcing the Coober Pedy Alcohol
Strategy -2000 but soon devolved due to a change in government and policy, leaving the locally based committee
to function in isolation.
Following this occurrence, effective functioning of an Alcohol Management Group fluctuated over the years.
Another specific group set up in 2006 at the direction of the Office of the Liquor Licensing and Gambling
Commissioner (OLLGC), encompassed a range of government agencies both local and non local and this group
eventually amalgamated with an early version of the Coober Pedy Senior Officers Group (SOG), hence SOG was
sanctioned by the OLLGC to be responsible for monitoring and coordinating any alcohol management plan
endorsed by DCCP.
It is important that any group acting in this capacity has a combination of members that ensures inclusive community
representation, combined with adequate representation from government agencies that have the ability to
advocate for and access appropriate resources. 24
In March 2014 the District Council of Coober Pedy determined to establish a new Coober Pedy Alcohol
Management Plan Working Party (CPAMP: WP) to effect a coordinated and focussed approach to the
implementation of the CPAMP. The Council will auspice and support this Working Party and it is vital to the success
of the Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan, 2013-2018 that a viable and strong group be maintained to work
to the plan and coordinate the efforts of the wide range of service agencies linked to the plan.
It is also essential that members and agency leaders within this Working Party work collaboratively to be effective,
and to provide accountability to all sections of the community.

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Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation (AMYAC)


The Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara people were recognised as native title holders over 78,672 sq km of land
and waters in the north west of South Australia in a special sitting of the Federal Court in Coober Pedy in May
2011.25
The current Chairperson and members of the Corporation are committed to improved health and socio-economic
outcomes for their people and have contributed to the development of the CPAMP. They perceive the issue of
alcohol misuse as a major determinate of health and well-being for Aboriginal people and are particularly
committed to a reduction in supply of alcohol to visitors from the APY Lands were alcohol is completely prohibited
by law and by choice.
While it is recognised that Umoona Community Council and other Aboriginal agencies have leadership
responsibilities, AMYAC has agreed to undertake critical broad leadership in relation to the CPAMP, and to work
in partnership with the whole community to affect the outcomes of the CPAMP.
1.2.4 THE COOBER PEDY ALCOHOL STRATEGY- 2000
The Coober Pedy Alcohol Strategy - 2000 was developed by the state Attorney Generals Department - Crime
Prevention Unit between 1999 and 2000. The document contains 39 recommendations some of which have been
implemented with others remaining outstanding over the 12 years since recommendation. Various attempts to
attract full funding from state government to review the strategy has been unsuccessful; and until January 2013
when the DCCP raised funding from a variety of state, federal, local agencies, and a private organisation, the
document had never been formally reviewed or evaluated.
1.2.5 COOBER PEDY ALCOHOL STRATEGY AND DRY AREA REGULATION REVIEW- 2013
An evaluation of the Coober Pedy Alcohol Strategy - 2000 was commissioned by the DCCP in January 2013.
This evaluation project had four main elements.
To evaluate the Coober Pedy Alcohol Strategy - 2000,
To review the current Coober Pedy Dry Area regulation and its impact on the community
To make appropriate recommendations in relation to both the above points, and
To produce a current Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan, 2013-2018
A mixed method evaluation was conducted over a six month period between February and July 2013 and the
methodology and outcomes have been documented in a report entitled A Dry Change Coober Pedy Alcohol
Strategy and Dry Area Review, 2013.26
Consultation Framework
The consultation framework included:
Structured interviews with government and non government agencies
Structured questionnaires/surveys for specific groups including,
Coober Pedy Alcohol Accord Committee members
Youth
Businesses
Older members of the community through the Multi Cultural Forum
Community survey of 200 randomly selected residents
Focus groups with,
Aboriginal men and women
Aboriginal Elders
Vulnerable women
Community members

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Quantitative Data
Quantitative data was collected from:
SAPOL
SA Ambulance Service
Housing SA
Coober Pedy Hospital & Community Health Service
Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
Umoona Community Council Aboriginal Corporation
SA Courts Administration
The quantitative and qualitative data garnered during this process has been used to determine strategies,
objectives and actions within the Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan 2013 - 2018.
1.2.6 SOME RELEVANT LOCAL QUANTITATIVE DATA
Safety Factors
A random Community Survey conducted in Coober Pedy in May 2013 indicates 76% of the respondents feel
generally less safe now than they did three years ago. 68% indicate increased numbers of people consuming
alcohol in the streets around their residence, and 84% indicate they feel less safe in their home now than they did
three years ago.
Client attendances in Harm Minimisation and Drug and Alcohol Programs
The number of clients accessing Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs offered by Umoona Tjutagku Health
Service (UTHS) has been steadily increasing since 2009-2010, with 3,560 persons accessing the range of these
services in 2011-2012.

In 2011-2012 the number of local clients accessing UTHS D&A Program was significantly higher than transitory
clients.

Source: UTHS May 2013.

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The number of clients accessing the Mobile Assistance Patrol (MAP) has steadily increased since 2005 and in 20112012 reached 7,601 episodes. However Sobering up Unit (SUU) client numbers have fallen.
The primary place of residence for clients admitted to the SUU in 2012 shows a significant number are from the
APY Lands and other places. I.e. 6% are local, 12.5% come from other places and 81.5% come from the APY
Lands. (Place of residence for MAP clients is not available)

Source: Umoona Community Council (UCC) May 2013.


Substance of Concern
UTHS D&A Program data identifies that in 2011-2012 the substance of concern for their clients was:
Alcohol (96%) followed by Cannabis (6%) and prescription drugs (0.4%).
Source: UTHSAC May 2013.
Information not sourced from other programs.
Hospital Presentations
This data is the most current available.

Source: District Council of Coober Pedy (2010) Dry Area Evaluation Report.

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Relevant Crime Statistics


Public Order Offences in Coober Pedy have trended slowly upwards (not withstanding a fall in 2012) while the
percentage of those affected by alcohol prior to committing offences has remained steady.

The percentage of assaults where alcohol is a factor is relatively high being between 72.5% and 73.6% over the
five year period.

Source: SAPOL May 2013

Note: Full details of all quantitative data used in the development of the CPAMP are available in A Dry
Change, Coober Pedy Alcohol Strategy and Dry Area Review 2013.

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1.2.7 SOME LOCAL ISSUES AND DISCUSSION POINTS


Public drinking and anti social behaviour: Public drinking and extreme anti social behaviour continues in the Dry Area
and public places within the town. A large majority of the community believe the Dry Area regulation is currently
ineffective and that some local and transitory people are drinking wherever they feel like doing so. Anti social
behaviour negatively impacts on the amenity and safety of public spaces within a community and in particular provides
negative role modelling for children.
The problem in Coober Pedy is not one of public drunkenness only, and to ensure the provision of protective and
preventative measures for the whole community, the plan includes community development approaches and interventions
across a wide spectrum of situations.
Transitory population: The community reports an increase in visitors from the APY Lands and various other communities,
who appear to stay for longer periods and may come specifically to drink alcohol. This increase has been identified
over the past three to five years as alcohol restrictions and dry areas have increased in communities around Coober
Pedy. The visiting people are not just from South Australia and the APY Lands but from further afield in the Northern
Territory and Western Australia.
Comparative data from 2008 and 2012 identifies an increase of Aboriginal people from the APY Lands using the
Sobering up Unit (SUU). There is currently no quantitative data to support the empirical evidence that more people are
coming from further afield. The increase in visiting individuals and families places additional stress on some local
Aboriginal families who feel obligated to respond to demands for support; and an increase in demand for health and
social services in the town.

Public safety and family violence: Recent public violence, attacks on individuals and property has alarmed the entire
community and increased the community demand for effective solutions. There is a high level of concern for the safety
of children in the public domain and also in family situations. SAPOL data supports a steady increase in public order
offences and assaults both in public areas and in private residences, over a five year period from 2008-2012.
However, there is no spike in offences in 2012. Empirical evidence supports a significant increase in these offences over
the past six months but this period is not yet displayed in any quantitative data.
Supply of alcohol: The community collectively agrees that the current alcohol restrictions are not working. They also feel
that current alcohol legislation is not being enforced consistently within the town. The consideration of further restriction
on the supply of alcohol is a priority for all sections of the community.
The APY Lands are dry by regulation and by choice. A ready supply of take away alcohol within Coober Pedy
attracts people from this area who are affected by alcohol dependence, and also provides plentiful opportunities for
the purchase of alcohol intended for illegal sale in the APY Lands. This effectively undermines the premise of the
prohibition of alcohol to Anangu people who reside in the APY Lands. Recent consultation in Coober Pedy by the Liquor
Licensing Commissioner has been welcomed by both the Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal community, and any
application of further alcohol restrictions is dependent on his deliberation.
Gaps or problems with service provision: Respondents report the principal problem with service provision is the lack
of collaborative engagement and systemic approaches that could provide more effective use of current resources.
In particular shared protocols that enhance opportunities for affected persons to access a wide range of harm
minimisation, drug and alcohol treatment options and culturally appropriate health services, are important in
preventing escalating chronic health problems and mortality in Aboriginal people affected by alcohol dependence.27
There are also some gaps in drug and alcohol and harm minimisation services and resources that can be addressed.
Loss of Community and Social Capital: A decline in the network of social connectiveness and shared values and norms
appears to be generated by a number of factors including; loss of cultural capacity, decline in population,

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generational issues, problematic recruitment and retention within agencies, economic downturn, a new transient
mining workforce and an ageing population.
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1.2.8 CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Stronger local leadership


Stronger Aboriginal leadership and role modelling to protect cultural integrity
A wider geographical Dry Area regulation, including consideration of a total town Dry Area
Improved monitoring, intervention and enforcement of the Dry Area regulation
Increased hours of active operation by SAPOL
Improved community safety and security
Stronger alcohol restrictions and improved monitoring and enforcement of alcohol restrictions, legislation
and codes of practise
Increased hours of operation by the Mobile Assistance Patrol and Sobering up Unit
Improved safety factors for children in the public domain
Improved cooperation and collaboration between local agencies, integrated Drug and Alcohol and/or
harm minimisation services; improved client referral pathways between services
Improved role modelling for children
Enhanced positive cultural experiences for Aboriginal children
Improved bail considerations
Consideration to changed financial arrangements for affected persons Income Management and funeral
benefits
Improved consultation processes
Enhanced prevention, health promotion and early intervention programs
Increased opportunities for employment, creative arts and sporting programs/events

1.2.9 BROADER ISSUES NOT WITHIN THE CAPACITY OF THE COOBER PEDY ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT PLAN
The District Council of Coober Pedy and the Working Party acknowledge that a number of issues were raised by
the community during the consultation process, that fall outside the current capacity of the Coober Pedy Alcohol
Management Plan. None the less these issues are important to a definitive response to alcohol misuse and are
highlighted here for action by other plans or processes.
Family violence: Family violence is a national and international problem and Coober Pedy has similar issues to many
locations across Australia. Links between interpersonal violence and alcohol are well established with the World Health
Organisation outlining that alcohol and interpersonal violence act as a catalyst for each other.29 Data from SAPOL
indicates that interpersonal assaults where the victim and perpetrator are related have risen steadily over the past five
years but assaults among unrelated persons have risen faster.
Of further disquiet, is that sexual assault on women in Coober Pedy is reported by the community as a concern, with
some sexual assaults going unreported, particularly within the Aboriginal community. 30
Those agencies delivering Family Violence services could review their programs to ensure they are providing a range of
options and culturally effective programs to support all victims through the reporting phase and the justice system.
Early intervention and health promotion programs could also be considered in an endeavour to raise the community
understanding of this covert violence against women.
Illicit drugs: The increasing use of other drugs besides alcohol is affecting all levels of society and Youth Workers and
many sectors of the Coober Pedy community raised this issue as a concern particularly for youth. Monitoring of this
problem within the youth sector and reporting through to the Senior Officers Group may be beneficial.

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Youth safety and youth services: Binge drinking among young people is addressed within the Coober Pedy Alcohol
Management Plan by enhancing health promotion programs particularly to school aged children 31 and the introduction
of responsible drinking programs, however, this issue could also be addressed within the Youth Network and
throughout all Youth Programs run within the town.
The safety of children is a concern for the community and this issue needs to be addressed within the context of
mandated reporting and with the specialised services tasked with this responsibility. Outreach models that adopt a
harm minimisation approach are available for consideration by Families SA and this may be an area of work that
should be considered.32
Suicide prevention: Aboriginal women in one focus group raised the issue of suicide prevention within the Aboriginal
community. Some adult Aboriginal men when voicing their despair, and often under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
discuss suicide as an escape. Aboriginal women, particularly mothers of such men are concerned that there is no easily
accessible local service to approach for support and advice concerning this problem if it occurs within a family. The
national statistics on suicide identifies that Indigenous males in the age group 25-29 years are four times more likely to
commit suicide than non Indigenous males of the same age.33
It would be beneficial for mental health services and drug and alcohol services to consider a culturally appropriate and
locally accessible service that could respond to this issue. Review of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Suicide Prevention Strategy, May 2013, can provide a current framework.
Public transport in Coober Pedy: There is no public transport service within Coober Pedy which limits options for persons
who may be seeking safe forms of transport after drinking in licensed premises or other venues. It is also a limiting
factor in terms of the general community and access to business, social and cultural activities.
It is recognised that some clubs and licensed venues do provide transport for their own clients following closure of
venues on some nights.
While the Working Party supports advocacy for a public transport system of some sort, it believes this falls outside the
current scope of the CPAMP.

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1.3 STRATEGIC AREAS AND KEY INITIATIVES


The locally identified issues and commonly articulated elements emerging from the consultation phase have
populated the Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan which is comprised of four strategic areas and eighteen key
initiatives:
Strategic Area One : Stronger Leadership and Collaboration
A requirement to strengthen leadership and collaboration between all levels of government and local agencies to
ensure a strategic and sustainable approach is taken to the management and monitoring of alcohol misuse and
subsequent interventions.
Key Initiatives
1.1 Leadership by DCCP
1.2 Coordination through the CPAMP:WP
1.3 Aboriginal community leadership through AMYAC
1.4 Interagency collaboration
1.5 Monitoring and evaluation processes
1.6 Communication and consultation processes
1.7 Stronger response efficacy from State & Federal
Government
Strategic Area Two: Supply Reduction and Management
Develop and facilitate actions to further restrict the supply of alcohol to affected persons and strengthen
monitoring and enforcement of alcohol legislation/regulations.

Key Initiatives

2.1 Reduce the supply of alcohol and improve support to affected


persons
2.2 Strengthen the Coober Pedy Alcohol Accord
2.3 Continue Coober Pedy Dry Area regulation
2.4 Enforce the Aboriginal Lands Trust Act - Umoona Community,
2007, legislation

Strategic Area Three: Harm Minimisation


Enhance the safety of the community and the amenity of the public spaces in the town.

Key Initiatives

3.1 Strengthen crime prevention through environmental design and


enhanced security
3.2 Improve crisis accommodation, and harm minimisation
service options
Strategic Area Four : Demand Reduction and Management
Develop integrated services that provide a holistic approach to prevention, early intervention and treatment
services.
Key Initiatives
4.1 Provide client focused and improved treatment services
4.2 Develop system based approaches to D&A services
4.3 Increase Court Ordered Intervention
4.4 Investigate Income Management Pilot
4.5 Expand Health Promotion & Early Intervention Programs

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The second section of this document outlines the more detailed Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan (CPAMP)
which assigns actions, timelines, responsibilities and measurements to the Key Initiatives.

1.4 KEY OUTCOME INDICATORS AND TARGETS


Key Outcome Indicators or targets are an effective way to ensure identification of changes that may occur as a
result of implementation of the Alcohol Management Plan and enables measurement of the overall success of the
plan.
Key Outcome Indicators and targets that will assist with measuring progress and provide information on the success
or otherwise of the plan are:
reduction in the volume of takeaway sales of pure alcohol (litres) (OLLGC- to be determined)
reduction in the number of alcohol related emergency department presentations (CHSA-to be determined)
reduction in the number of ambulance call outs related to alcohol intoxication (SA Ambulance Service- to
be determined)
reduction in the number of alcohol related assaults (SAPOL)
reduction in the number of public order offences where alcohol is a factor (SAPOL)
reduction in the drink driving apprehension rate (SAPOL - to be determined)
reduction in the number of barring orders (Licensed Venues and SAPOL - to be determined)
reduction in the truancy level within the school (DECD- to be determined)
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Ref: and 35

Consideration of these Key Outcome Indicators will be undertaken during the development of an effective data
set.
The data set will outline the indicator, the source, the required frequency of collation and analysis of the Key
Outcome Indicators and other identified data required.

It is vital that a data set is constructed as urgently as practical to ensure baseline information is assembled to allow
measurement of changes driven by impending alcohol restrictions that may be applied by the Liquor Licensing
Commissioner, or other initiatives within the Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan.

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1.5 LIST OF LEAD AND KEY AGENCIES AND ALL ACRONYMS

LEAD/KEY AGENCY/OTHER

ACRONYM

Alcoholics Anonymous
Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands
Antakirinja
Matu-Yankunytjatjara
Aboriginal
Corporation
Centre Link
Complete Personnel
Coober Pedy Alcohol ACCORD Committee
Coober Pedy Alcohol Management Plan: Working Party
Coober Pedy Area School
Coober Pedy Hospital and Health Service
Country Health South Australia
Country North South Australia Medicare Local
Department for Education and Child Development, South
Australian Government
Department of Communities and Social Inclusion, South
Australian Government
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet - Indigenous
Affairs Group, Commonwealth Government
Department of Premier and Cabinet - Aboriginal Affairs
and Reconciliation Division, South Australian Government
District Council of Coober Pedy
Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
Dunjiba Council
Housing South Australia
Indigenous Coordination Centre- Port Augusta
Mobile Assistance Patrol Coober Pedy
Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Womens
Council
Office of Liquor Licensing and Gambling Commissioner
or Consumer and Business Services
Port Augusta Alcohol Management Group
SA Ambulance Service
Sobering up Unit Coober Pedy
South Australian Police
South Australian Police, Licensing Enforcement Branch
Umoona Aged Care Aboriginal Corporation
Umoona Community Council Aboriginal Corporation
Umoona
Tjutagku
Health
Service
Aboriginal
Corporation

AA
APY Lands
AMYAC

CPAAC
CPAMP:WP
CPAS
CPHHS
Country Health SA
CNSA Medicare Local
DECD
DCSI
DPM&C
DPC-AARD
DCCP
DASSA
Housing SA
ICC
MAP
NPY Womens Council
OLLGC
CBS
PAAMG
SUU
SAPOL
SAPOL Licensing Enforcement Branch
UAC
UCC
UTHSAC

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Umoona Tjutagku Health Service, Drug & Alcohol UTHS, D&A Program
Program
Youth Workers

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Strategy One : Stronger Leadership and Collaboration
A requirement to strengthen leadership and collaboration between all levels of government and local agencies to ensure a strategic and sustainable approach is
taken to the management and monitoring of alcohol misuse and subsequent interventions.
Key Initiatives
Objectives and Actions
Outcomes and Indicators
Lead Agency
Timeframe
1.1
Leadership
by 1.1.1 DCCP acts to ensure ownership of, and strong CPAMP is endorsed and
leadership in relation to CPAMP
facilitated over a 5 year
DCCP
period
Actions:

DCCP

Number of CPAMP:WP
meetings per annum
Minutes

Review documents

1.1.1.2 Endorse, facilitate, monitor and evaluate the CPAMP

Evaluations in 2015 and 2019

Endorsement
Minutes of DCCP meetings
Evaluation documents

DCCP

1.1.1.3 Store and maintain all electronic and hardcopy documentation in


relation to the CPAMP and the Dry Area regulation

Evidence of specific &


systematic electronic and
hard copy files

DCCP

1.1.1.4 Continue to be responsible for the Dry Area regulation


application, facilitation and evaluation

Undertake appropriate community consultation in relation


to CPAMP and Dry Area regulation

Consultation
Document
Number
&
consultations

DCCP

1.1.1.1 DCCP continue to lead and auspice CPAMP:WP

Provide effective Chairmanship to CPAMP:WP and formally


review Chairperson position annually

Utilise peer review re Chairperson effectiveness

1.1.1.5

Develop and submit applications for the Dry Area regulation


when required by OLLGC
Undertake evaluations as required by OLLGC
Develop a proposal for a paid position to work to the CPAMP
Research & make application to appropriate funding body
Employ Facilitator or Project Officer

Annually
2019

from

2013

DCCP,CPAMP:WP

Framework
type

Application documents

Evaluation document

Proposal
Grant application
Employment contract

August 2013
Ongoing
August 2015
August 2019
Oct 2013 ongoing to
2019

of

June 2014
Ongoing
Date to be determined by
OLLGC

DCCP

September 2013
September 2013
November 2013

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Strategy One : Stronger Leadership and Collaboration
A requirement to strengthen leadership and collaboration between all levels of government and local agencies to ensure a strategic and sustainable approach is
taken to the management and monitoring of alcohol misuse and subsequent interventions.
Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Indicators
Lead Agency
Timeframe
1.2
Coordination 1.2.1 CPAMP:WP acts to ensure it is recognised as the key Current
and
future
through the CPAMP:WP
interventions are coordinated
forum for planning and coordination concerning
and enhanced
alcohol initiatives in Coober Pedy
Actions:
1.2.1.1 Develop and facilitate an MOU between DCCP, and
other key agencies that articulates:

CPAMP:WPS mandate to plan, coordinate and monitor


alcohol initiatives over a set period of time as per the
CPAMP

In principle agreement from key agencies to carry out actions


within the CPAMP
1.2.1.2 Gain agreement and endorsement from all relevant agencies

March 2014

DCCP

MOU Document

Endorsed MOU documents


June 2014

1.2 2 Strengthen CPAMP:WP to ensure it has strategic


and operational influence in relation to facilitation
of the CPAMP
Actions:
1.2.2.1 Review CPAMP:WP Terms of Reference to include:

Appoint Chairperson of AMYAC to CPAMP:WP

Elect formal CPAMP:WP representative to CPAAC

Review CPAMP:WP Chairperson position annually

Publish annual CPAMP:WP member attendance rates

1.2.2.2 Support DCCP to formalise a link with APY Lands Executive


Council

Elect CPAMP:WP representative to attend each regular meeting


with APY Lands Executive Council

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Completed ToR

Minutes

of

Chair CPAMP:WP
members,

and

December 2013

CPAMP:WP
December 2013
annually until 2019

meetings

Attendance rates

Minutes/Letters
Number of meetings with
APY Lands Executive Council
over 5 years.

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Chair CPAMP:WP
members

and

and

December
2013 and
ongoing to 2019

1.2.2.3 Advocate for, and facilitate mandatory Aboriginal Cultural


Awareness programs for CPAMP:WP member agencies

Use interagency training model and local Aboriginal


input

Minutes
of CPAMP:WP
meetings
Number
of
training
programs per year

Chair CPAMP:WP
member agencies

and

June 2014 and ongoing


to 2019

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Strategy One : Stronger Leadership and Collaboration
A requirement to strengthen leadership and collaboration between all levels of government and local agencies to ensure a strategic and sustainable approach is
taken to the management and monitoring of alcohol misuse and subsequent interventions.
Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Indicators
Lead Agency
Timeframe
1.3
Aboriginal 1.3.1 AMYAC acts to ensure the Aboriginal community is Enhanced communication and
community leadership
accord between Aboriginal
appropriately informed & engaged re issues
by AMYAC
and
non-Aboriginal
related to Dry Areas and CPAMP
community
Actions:
AMYAC
1.3.1.1 Appoint AMYAC Chairperson as a representative to the
CPAMP:WP

CPAMP:WP ToR

1.3.1.2 Undertake appropriate leadership and engagement within the


Aboriginal community in relation to CPAMP and Dry Area
regulations
1.3.1.3 Consider funding & facilitating mentoring programs within the
Aboriginal community to strengthen cultural integrity and
Aboriginal leadership:

Support a childrens cultural group

Develop a mentor support base for Aboriginal people


seeking employment

Minutes AMYAC

AMYAC

December 2013
ongoing until 2019

Minutes AMYAC
Number
of
activities
implemented and sustained
over 5 years

AMYAC

2014- and ongoing until


2019

1.3.1.4 Support DCCP to formalise links with APY Lands Executive


Council and other Aboriginal communities as appropriate

Minutes of CPAMP:WP
Minutes of AMYAC
Number of meetings with
APY Lands Executive Council
over 5 years

AMYAC

December 2013
ongoing until 2019

1.3.1.5 Support and participate in local Cultural Awareness Programs


for CPAMP:WP member agencies

Minutes of AMYAC
Number
of
Cultural
Awareness
sessions
implemented over 5 years

AMYAC

June 2014 and ongoing


until 2019

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December 2013

and

and

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Strategy One : Stronger Leadership and Collaboration
A requirement to strengthen leadership and collaboration between all levels of government and local agencies to ensure a strategic and sustainable approach is
taken to the management and monitoring of alcohol misuse and subsequent interventions.
Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Indicators
Lead Agency
Timeframe
1.4
Interagency 1.4.1 Improve Interagency collaboration to encourage an Agency staff have a clear
collaboration
understanding
of
the
integrated approach and reduce duplication
objectives of CPAMP and
Actions:
contribute to outcomes
1.4.1.1 Develop a biannual inter agency workshop to explore
agency roles; highlight new programs; explore potential for
shared programs, shared training and resources;
review problems and solutions; and encourage feedback
from staff

1.4.1.2 Introduce integrated training in key areas for appropriate


agencies

Explore potential training within each agency that could


be shared

Develop a calendar of training events

1.4.1.3 Complete a Service Directory of agencies

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Minutes of CPAMP:WP
Minutes
of
bi-annual
workshops
Number of workshops held
over 5 years

Minutes of meetings
Calendar of shared training
events

Number
of
integrated
training sessions over 5
years

Service Directory

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CPAMP:WP

March 2014 and ongoing


until 2019

CPAMP:WP

March 2014

CPAMP:WP

June 2014

Ongoing

CPAMP:WP

December 2013

1.4.1.4 Ensure distribution of CPAMP:WP Minutes within all CPAMP:WP


agencies

CPAMP:WP

Distribution List

October
ongoing

2013

and

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Strategy One : Stronger Leadership and Collaboration
A requirement to strengthen leadership and collaboration between all levels of government and local agencies to ensure a strategic and sustainable approach i
taken to the management and monitoring of alcohol misuse and subsequent interventions.
Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Indicators
Lead Agency
Timeframe
1.5 Develop monitoring 1.5.1 Evaluation processes are based on comprehensive Evaluation
processes are
and
evaluation
effective
monitoring
processes
Actions:
1.5.1.1 Develop a comprehensive data schedule to collect

quantitative data
Identify urgent baseline data required to measure outcomes
of imminent alcohol restrictions
Determine all data required, from whom, and timelines for
collection and tabling at CPAMP:WP
Explore Key Outcome Indicator sources with appropriate

Urgent
data
baselines
determined and sourced

DCCP,CPAMP:WP

Data set

Key
Indicator
sources
identified and included in
data set

1.5.1.2 Include these data requirements in appropriate agency MOUS

1.5.1.3 Collate, table, discuss and analyse the scheduled data annually

agencies & include in data set

1.5.1.4 Store data and analysis results appropriately for ease of


retrieval for evaluation purposes

DCCP,CPAMP:WP

March 2014

DCCP,CPAMP:WP

March 2014

MOU

DCCP

May 2014

Minutes
of CPAMP:WP
meeting
Data tabled annually
Evidence of specific files

Chair CPAMP:WP

December 2014 and


annually until 2019

DCCP

December 2014 and


ongoing

Four monthly
notations

DCCP,CPAMP:WP

October
ongoing

1.5.1.5 Review and evaluate against the CPAMP four monthly

Document against each strategic area to ensure ease of


collation for evaluation purposes

Store documentation appropriately for ease of retrieval

Evidence of specific files

DCCP

1.5.1.6 An annual report be tabled to CPAMP:WP from agencies


with key responsibilities within the CPAMP

Include reporting requirements in MOUS

Reports tabled annually

DCCP

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October 2013

evaluation

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2013

December 2014

and

1.5.1.7 Lobby OLLGC and State Gov to make available alcohol sales
data from take away outlets in Coober Pedy

To measure effectiveness of changes in alcohol sale restrictions

Letters
Minutes of SOG meetings
Data available

DCCP,CPAMP:WP

March 2014

1.5.1.8 Lobby Country Health SA to provide relevant local statistics :

Refer to SA Alcohol & Other Drug Strategy 2011-2016

Data becomes available

DCCP,CPAMP:WP

March 2014

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Strategy One : Stronger Leadership and Collaboration
A requirement to strengthen leadership and collaboration between all levels of government and local agencies to ensure a strategic and sustainable approach is
taken to the management and monitoring of alcohol misuse and subsequent interventions.
Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Measurement
Lead Agency
Timeframe
1.6 Enhance community 1.6.1 Ensure comprehensive and inclusive consultation Community awareness and
processes concerning CPAMP and Dry Area
communication
and
understanding of CPAMP and
regulations
consultation process
Dry Area regulations is high
Actions:

1.6.1.1 Develop a comprehensive and inclusive community consultation


framework

List of preferred agencies, individuals or groups (and contacts)


to approach for consultation with and/or on behalf of
identified sectors of the community
1.6.1.2 Place community feedback and communication on every CPAMP
:WP agenda in relation to specific areas of CPAMP business
1.6.1.3 Develop a formalised link with APY Lands Executive Council

Meet with APY Lands Council annually

Meet with NPY Womens Council annually

Consultation Framework

DCCP,CPAMP:WP

CPAMP:WP Agenda

Chair CPAMP:WP
October
annually

1.6.1.4 Facilitate media based information when/if Dry Area or


alcohol restrictions change in Coober Pedy

Newspaper releases

Television ads

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December 2014

Minutes of DCCP meetings


Documentation of annual
meeting with APY Lands
Council and NYP Womens
Council
Number of planned and
completed meetings

Minutes of DCCP & SOG

Number
of
presentations

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media

DCCP,ICC

DCCP

2013

and

December 2013 and then


annually until 2019

When changes in Dry


Area regulation in Coober
Pedy and/or Umoona
Community occur
Any time changes in
alcohol restrictions occur

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Strategic Area One : Stronger Leadership and Collaboration
A requirement to strengthen leadership and collaboration between all levels of government and local agencies to ensure a strategic and sustainable approach is
taken to the management and monitoring of alcohol misuse and subsequent interventions.
Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Indicators
Lead Agency
Timeframe
Improved
endorsement,
1.7 Provide stronger 1.7.1 Inclusion of key Federal and State Government
representation within the CPAMP:WP
contribution, support and
response efficacy from
coordination from State and
State
&
Fed
Federal
Government
in
Government
relation
to
alcohol
Actions:
interventions and resources
1.7.1.1 Appoint representation from appropriate Federal and
State Government agency to CPAMP:WP

Write to agencies to formally request representation of


Manager, ICC (Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet), Port
Augusta

Manager, Aboriginal Clinical Services, DASSA

1.7.1.2 Control agenda so that these representatives can be


brought into the meetings to discuss CPAMP on a regular basis
without disrupting other sections of the agenda

Utilise teleconference or videoconference access as


appropriate

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CPAMP:WP ToR
Minutes
of CPAMP:WP
meetings
Letters of request for
appropriate representatives
Presence of representatives

Agenda Items

Rep attendance at meetings

Teleconference
&/or
videoconference usage

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DCCP
Chair CPAMP:WP

December 2013

Chair CPAMP:WP

December
ongoing

2013

and

1.7.2 DCCP acts to ensure engagement of key state and


federal agencies particularly in relation to
resourcing of alcohol interventions
Actions:
1.7.2.1 Work in collaboration with Department of Prime Minister &
Cabinet & ICC to access resources from the Breaking the Cycle
Program
1.7.2.2 Develop a mechanism to work in collaboration with the State
Government in relation to coordination; allocation of specific
drug & alcohol funding and other resources

AARD

Country Health SA

Information from CEO, DCCP


Information from ICC Project
Officer

Information from CEO, DCCP


Information from the State
Government
Evidence of negotiations
Formalised links

DCCP
August 2013 ongoing

DCCP
March 2014 ongoing

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Strategy Two: Supply Reduction and Management
Develop and facilitate actions to further restrict the supply of alcohol to affected persons and strengthen the monitoring and enforcement of alcohol
legislation/regulations.
Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Indicators
Lead Agency
Timeframe
2.1 Reduce the supply 2.1.1 Implement processes to manage the supply of
Persons affected by alcohol
alcohol more effectively
dependence have reduced
of alcohol to affected
Actions:
access to alcohol
persons
OLLGC,CPAAC,
October 2013 & ongoing
2.1.1.1 The OLLG Commissioner work with the community to strengthen
responsible and safe serving of alcohol ; implement stronger
alcohol restrictions; and consider changed Dry Area regulations

Meet with CPAAC and DCCP bi -monthly

Provide advocacy & advice re alcohol restrictions

Make changes to licenses when appropriate

Enforce license restrictions


2.1.1.2 Licensed venues promote responsible & safe drinking by
consistently meeting all conditions of the Liquor Licensing
Act 1997, and General Code of Practice Jan 2013;
In particular:

Do not sell alcohol to minors/intoxicated persons

Monitor, ban and evict individuals when appropriate

Information from OLLGC


Minutes of bi monthly
ACCORD meetings

Information on License
restrictions and compliance
from OLLGC, SAPOL

Information from SAPOL


Liquor Licensing Enforcement
Branch

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CPAAC Minutes

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OLLGC, SAPOL

October
ongoing

2013

and

2.1.1.3 Stronger enforcement of the current legislation and

3 monthly visits
General Code of Practice

Information from SAPOL

3 Monthly unannounced visits by SAPOL Liquor Licensing


Liquor Licensing Enforcement
Enforcement Branch
Branch

SAPOL (local) make full use of the LL legislation to

CPAAC Minutes
consistently monitor licensed venues
2.1.1.4 Banning of individuals considered vulnerable or at risk by

Minutes of SOG meeting


SAPOL is increased on advice from appropriate agencies

Panel ToR

Determine a panel of agency representatives to advise SAPOL regularly


& Minutes of Panel meetings
concerning vulnerable at risk persons
2.1.1.5 Consider and implement further restrictions on the supply
of alcohol

Consider replacing voluntary alcohol Accord with an


enforceable agreement covering all licensed venues and/or
individual licenses

Implement further alcohol restrictions as determined by the


Liquor Licensing Commissioner

Research & implement an electronic ID System & a Banned


Drinkers Register

Minutes of DCCP/SOG
Minutes of CPAAC
Further alcohol restrictions
implemented and evaluation
method in place
Electronic
ID
systems
installed

SAPOL
Licensing
Enforcement Branch,
OLLGC
SAPOL

October
ongoing

2013

and

CPAMP:WP,SAPOL
June 2014

Liquor
Commissioner

Licensing
September 2013
October 2013

DCCP,CPAMP:WP,OLL&GC
,

When funding available

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Strategy Two: Supply Reduction and Management
Develop and facilitate actions to further restrict the supply of alcohol to affected persons and strengthen the monitoring and enforcement of alcohol
legislation/regulations.
Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Indicators
Lead Agency
Timeframe
2.2
Strengthen
the 2.2.1 An updated Alcohol Accord is developed that
The Coober Pedy Alcohol
encourages proactive and coordinated responses
Coober Pedy Alcohol
Accord contributes effectively
by licensees
Accord
to an increase in a responsible
drinking culture
Actions:
2.2.1.1 Review and update the Terms of Reference for the
Coober Pedy Alcohol Accord Committee (CPAAC)

Updated ToR/CPAAC

2.2.1.2 Facilitate an action/outcome based agenda for the


CPAAC

Updated ToR/CPAAC

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Chair CPAAC

March 2014

Chair CPAAC

March 2014

2.2.1.3 Update the CPAAC Accord Document 2004

Incorporate any changes made subsequent to the 2013


evaluation process

Consider replacing voluntary alcohol Accord with an


enforceable agreement covering all licensed venues and/or
individual licenses
2.2.1.4 Develop a formal link with the CPAAC and CPAMP:WP

Table minutes of CPAAC at CPAMP:WP bi-monthly

Elect a formal representative of CPAMP:WP to attend CPAAC

2.2.1.5 Advocate for national initiatives:

Advocate and support efforts to limit liquor sales from


other new outlets including supermarkets

Support advocacy efforts to raise the price of cheap alcohol


via a national or state volumetric tax or minimum standard
drink price

Updated ACCORD document

Chair CPAAC

Enforceable agreement

Liquor
Commissioner

Chair CPAMP:WP

October 2013

CPAMP:WP ToR
Minutes
of CPAMP:WP
meeting
Rep attendance

Updated ACCORD document

Chair CPAAC

Ongoing

Minutes of meetings

June 2014
Licensing

October 2013

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Strategy Two: Supply Reduction and Management
Develop and facilitate actions to further restrict the supply of alcohol to affected persons and strengthen the monitoring and enforcement of alcohol
legislation/regulations.
Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Measurements Lead Agency
Timeframe

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2.3 Dry Area regulation 2.3.1 Regulated Dry Areas in Coober Pedy are
appropriate and effective
in Coober Pedy
Actions:
2.3.1.1 Facilitate changes to the geographical location of the Dry Area
regulation

Ensure as a minimum, changes are effected to bring all the


school precinct, and the area between Hutchinson Street and
Umoona Community, into the Dry Area regulation

If introducing a total town Dry Area regulation ensure any


potential unintended consequences are identified and
monitored

2.3.1.2 Ensure more consistent monitoring, intervention, and enforcement


by SAPOL for breaches of the Dry Area regulation

Meet with SAPOL Management & State Minister to discuss this

Dry Areas are maintained &


public drinking & associated
anti social behaviours are
reduced
DCCP

March 2014

Letter to SAPOL/State Gov


Minutes of meeting

DCCP

October 2013

Annual meeting

DCCP,
Operations
Inspector Far North LSA

December 2013
annually until 2019

and

Minutes of CPAMP:WP

DCCP

September
ongoing

and

Application document

DCCP
minutes
include
evidence of review of
potential
unintended
outcomes and monitoring
strategies

issue

2.3.1.3 Meet with Operations Inspector Far North LSA annually to


discuss issues related to Dry Area regulations in Coober Pedy

2.3.1.4 Provide CPAMP evaluation information to SAPOL regularly

2013

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Strategy Two: Supply Reduction and Management
Develop and facilitate actions to further restrict the supply of alcohol to affected persons and strengthen the monitoring and enforcement of alcohol
legislation/regulations.

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Actions
2.4 Dry Area regulation 2.4.1 Implement the Aboriginal Lands Trust Act
in Umoona Community
(Umoona Community) 2007, Dry Area legislation
Actions:
2.4.1.1 Facilitate a working party with UCC, SAPOL and DCCP to
determine processes and resources for monitoring and
enforcing this regulation
2.4.1.2 Consider any potential unintended consequences of a complete
dry community within Umoona (i.e. all homes and public
spaces) prior to enforcement
2.4.1.3 Implement the Dry Area legislation in Umoona Community

Monitor and enforce the regulation in public spaces within


Umoona Community

Maintain effective data concerning incidences in Umoona


Community

Report and discuss issues with UCC and CPAMP:WP regularly

2.4.1.4 Ensure community information regarding the enforcement of the


regulation

Information provided locally

Information provided to APY Lands Executive Council and other


appropriate locations

Outcomes and Indicators


Lead Agency
Dry Areas are maintained &
public drinking & associated
anti social behaviours are
reduced

Working Party ToR


Minutes
Evidence of review of
potential
unintended
consequences

UCC,DCCP/Operations
Inspector
Far
North
LSA,SAPOL

Observation, information
from UCC

SAPOL

Data
Information from UCC
Minutes of Meetings

SAPOL

Media releases
Community meetings
Letters to communities

UCC,DCCP

Timeframe

December 2013

December 2013

SAPOL

March 2014

Ongoing

January
ongoing

2014

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Key Initiatives
Actions
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Lead Agency

Timeframe

and

3.1 Strengthen Crime 3.1.1 Environmental safety is maximised


prevention
and Actions:
improve
community 3.1.1.1 Consider improved CCTV

Determine any new CCTV locations required or


safety
current locations that require improved capacity

Research & determine most appropriate CCTV monitoring


options
Research any evidence based CCTV options including use of
music etc
Determine if licensed premises could contribute CCTV in areas
associated with their premises
Seek appropriate funding for any additional CCTV

3.1.1.2 Improve lighting in public places especially within the CBD

Conduct an after dark audit of street lighting within key


corridors

Table the audit at CPAMP:WP for review and discussion

Prioritise any areas that need improved lighting

Seek appropriate funding


3.1.1.3 Improve Dry Area signage

Place signage at commencement of Dry Area in ALL directions

Signage to be in English, appropriate Aboriginal words &


pictorial
3.1.1.4 Advocate for 24 hour on duty policing

Meet with SAPOL Management, State Government and


Minister
3.1.1.5 Research the availability and cost of additional
monitoring and/or community security services to augment
SAPOL i.e.

Credentialed DCCP staff to monitor Council owned land

Community security patrol similar to models in Ceduna

and Port Augusta

Implement if considered appropriate/affordable

The town environment is as


safe as possible and is
monitored regularly

Audit document

Minutes of DCCP meetings

Funding application
Improved
coverage/function

Audit document
Minutes
of CPAMP:WP
meeting

DCCP,SAPOL

December 2014
CCTV
DCCP

December 2014

Funding allocation
New lighting

New signs erected

DCCP

June 2014

Letters
Meetings with SAPOL/State
Gov

DCCP,SAPOL

May 2014

Discussion
paper
and
recommendations
showing
results of research and
costing

DCCP
June 2014

When determined

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Timeframe

3.2
Improve 3.2.1 Appropriate accommodation options are identified
appropriate
crisis Actions:
intervention
and 3.2.1.1 Increase hours of operation for MAP/SUU

Set up a working party to support UCC to


accommodation
make application to Country Health SA for

additional funding
Increase operational hours for MAP & SUU to 24/7
as a priority

Safe & appropriate crisis


interventions
&
accommodation is available

Evidence of a Working
Party
Minutes of Working Party
Application
Increased
operational
capacity

UCC,
MAP
&
SUU
Manager, CPAMP:WP

October 2013
March 2014
June 2014

Dependant
requirements

Determine optimal number of beds required in SUU

Seek additional funding if more beds required


Facilitate a building project

Recommendation document

UCC,SAPOL,
DASSA (Advisory)

June 2014

Letters

UCC, MAP & SUU Manager

October 2013 ongoing

Recruitment
documents
Training statistics

Documentation

Evidence of contingency
planning tabled at SOG

Funding/Building Project
Increased bed numbers
Minutes of meetings

Research and seek advice concerning the SUU


becoming a declared SUU pursuant to the PI Act
3.2.1.2 Strengthen MAP/SUU staffing

Develop link with Pt Augusta/Ceduna SUU


for collegiate support

Develop a recruitment strategy to encompass local


Aboriginal people

Ensure all new/current staff undertake Safe Care


of Intoxicated People training course
3.2.1.3 Monitor the need for additional detox services following the
introduction of any stronger alcohol restrictions in Coober Pedy

Provide information to Nganampa Health Council


concerning changes to alcohol restrictions and
potential unintended consequences

Discuss any required contingency plans for Coober


Pedy detox services

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October 2013, ongoing

October 2013
UTHS D&A Program with
CPHHS

Strategy Four: Demand Reduction and Management


Develop integrated services that provide a holistic approach to prevention, early intervention and treatment services.
Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Indicators
Lead Agency
4.1
Provide
client 4.1.1 Improve integration/cooperation between agencies Service provision is client
charged with D&A interventions
focused and improved
centred, and integrated
Actions:
treatment services
CNSA Medicare Local with
4.1.1.1 Development of a Direct Service Providers MOU to:

Promote seamless service provision for clients


Encourage service flexibility to reduce gaps in client
service
Integrate training and service planning
Produce a D&A Service Directory for agencies and
community use

4.1.1.2 D&A service management and staff meet bi-annually to discuss


service provision, service criteria, training and planning

MOU

Training Program Document


Service Directory

Bi-annual meetings
Minutes of meetings

UCC,CPHHS,UTHS
Program

Timeframe

D&A

June 2014

CPAMP:WP with MAP &


SUU,UTHS,D&A
Program, CPHHS

June 2014 and


annually until 2019

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4.1
Provide
client 4.1.2 Direct D&A service providers ensure persons who Enhanced service provision &
are chronically affected and dependant on alcohol safety
for
chronically
focused and improved
are supported safely and effectively
dependant persons
treatment
services
CNSA Medicare Local
Actions:

Model Document
(Cont)
with UTHS,D&A, MAP &
4.1.2.1 A case management model is developed

UTHS, D&A Program undertakes the lead role


Clients with complex needs are case managed across
appropriate agencies
Case management meetings are held regularly
Persons with co-morbidity have dual clinical management

4.1.2.2 An assertive outreach program to support chronic public drinkers


is developed

UTHS, D&A Program undertakes the lead role

Housing SA continues to lead an ATHOS outreach


program in collaboration with UTHS, D&A Program

UTHS, D&A Program develop a specific assertive outreach


model & proposal to support chronic public drinkers

Research funding and make application

Commence service provision


4.1.2.3 Support the implementation of an appropriate
Residential Rehabilitation Facility in Port Augusta

Develop a collaborative link with PAAMG to ensure


Coober Pedy community has access to any new
Residential Rehabilitation Service
4.1.2.4 Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group in Coober Pedy be
recognised and used as a potential referral option by D&A
Programs/Workers

Liaise with AA and negotiate an appropriate contact number

Add this option to D&A Service Directory


4.1.2.5 Investigate the establishment of a Strengthening Camp for
Aboriginal people affected by alcohol misuse

Provide evidence based research

Determine protocols for client target group

Develop a discussion paper or funding proposal

Minutes of meetings
Number
of
case
management meetings per
annum
Numbers of clients under
dual management

SUU, CPHHS
DASSA (Advisory)

Clinical model/agreement

Information
tabled
at
CPAMP:WP
Model
&
proposal
documents
Assertive Outreach service in
operation
Number of clients serviced
Minutes
of CPAMP:WP
meetings
Letters to PAAMG
Coober
Pedy
clients
admitted to the service when
appropriate

UTHS,D&A Program, with


Housing SA, MAP&SUU
DASSA (Advisory)

Service Directory

Research
Protocols
Proposal
Minutes of meetings

2014

Commence
work
January 2014
October 2013
April 2014
June 2014
funding available

October
ongoing

CNSA Medicare Local with


UCC,CPHHS,UTHS
D&A
Program

June 2014

UTHSAC/CPAMP:WP

2014-2015

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Key Initiatives
Actions
Outcomes and Indicators
Lead Agency

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DCCP,CPAMP:WP
2013

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4.2
Develop
a 4.2.1 Develop referral processes between appropriate
D&A services
systematic
client
pathway between D&A Actions:
services
4.2.1.1 Develop a systematic referral process between D&A
services in Coober Pedy i.e. but not limited to:

SUU clients who request detox or other D&A intervention

SUU clients who require routine or chronic disease


health checks

Movement of clients between SUU and Day Centre programs


each day

Clear client pathways are


documented, and used to
ensure appropriate continuity
of clinical care

Referral protocols
Evidence proticols are in use
in relevant agencies

CNSA Medicare Local with


CPHHS,
UTHS
D&A
Program, MAP & SUU

4.2.1.2 Develop clinical protocols between D&A services i.e. but not
limited to:

Transfer of clients in SUU who may have high blood


glucose levels or high blood alcohol levels

Clinical protocols
Evidence they are in use in
relevant agencies

CNSA Medicare Local with


CPHHS,UTHS
D&A
Program, MAP & SUU
DASSA (Advisory)

4.2.1.3 Develop a systematic referral process to/from D&A programs


within the APY Lands and other appropriate geographical
areas, i.e. but not limited to:

Nganampa Health Council

APY Lands Mobile D&A Program

Port Augusta Young Street Day Centre

Residential Rehabilitation facilities

Referral protocols
Evidence they are in use in
relevant agencies

CNSA Medicare Local with


CPHHS,UTHS
D&A
Program, MAP & SUU
DASSA (Advisory)

4.2.1.4 Review the process and referral numbers for alcohol related
assessment & treatment from ED/hospital admissions
to specialist services.

Referral protocols & referral


numbers

CPHHS

June 2014

June 2014

December 2014

December 2014

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4.3
Increase
ordered
intervention

court 4.3.1 Identify & negotiate appropriate bail conditions,


D&A
and local diversion programs that the Justice
System will use
Actions:

Appropriate conditions are


placed on persons that reduce
the potential for re-entry to
the Justice System

4.3.1.1 Develop bi-annual, systematic and formalised dialogue


and meeting with Magistrates to encourage consistent approach
to bail conditions

Meet with local Magistrate & SAPOL bi-annually

4.3.1.2 Identify appropriate local D&A programs the Justice


System will make referral to, and ensure they are used

Identify program options

Liaise with the Justice System

Introduce & monitor the ongoing diversion programs

4.3.1.3 Consider community works/employment programs as suitable


diversion programs

Meet with Complete Personnel to establish potential programs

Liaise with the Justice System

Introduce and monitor the diversion programs

Explore potential employment programs for local persons on


rehabilitation programs

Minutes of
meetings

bi-

annual

DCCP with CPAMP:WP


representative, SAPOL

June 2014

June 2014 and


annually until 2019

Minutes of meetings between


responsible agencies
Discussion Paper/program
options
Meetings with Magistrate
Number of diversions to
programs each year

UTHS
D&A
Program,
CPHHS
DASSA (Advisory)

Minutes of meetings between


responsible agencies
Discussion Paper/program
options
Meetings with Magistrate
Number of diversions to
work programs
Number of referrals and
successful
support
to
employment

UTHS D& A Program with


Complete Personnel

June 2014

August 2014

December
ongoing

2014

June 2014

August 2014
UTHS D&A Program with
Complete Personnel

2015

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4.4
Management

Income 4.4.1 Consider Income Management as a strategy to


protect some individuals, families and children
Actions:
4.4.1.1 Research and investigate the potential for the introduction
of this strategy for appropriate persons residing
permanently or temporarily in Coober Pedy, using
criteria in the National Trial;

Voluntary

Child Protection category

Vulnerable person category


4.4.1.2 Lobby Federal Government for information on the National Trial
4.4.1.3 Lobby Federal Government for implementation in Coober Pedy
if appropriate

Vulnerable persons and/or


their families are afforded
financial strategies to ensure
essential items are available
to them

Information from responsible


agencies
Results of National Trials
Letters to Dept of Prime
Minister & Cabinet and/or
Federal Minister
Information from DPM&C

4.4.2 Consider providing financial support to individuals support


for funeral attendance, via a voucher or card
system
4.4.2.1 Consult with APY Land Executive Council and Community
Managers
4.4.2.2 Research potential systems and implement if feasible

Letters
Minutes of meetings
Documented outcomes

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CPAMP:WP, Families SA,


Dept of Prime Minister &
Cabinet & ICC

February 2014

Ongoing until resolution

Dept of prime Minister &


Cabinet
and
ICC,
CPAMP:WP, Centre Link

2014

Key Initiatives
Actions
4.5 Expand Health 4.5.1 Health Promotion & Early Intervention strategies
are utilised across all appropriate agencies in
Promotion & Early
Coober Pedy
Intervention Programs

Actions:
4.5.1.1 Training is implemented for all appropriate workers in D&A
Brief Intervention skills

Research and choose an appropriate Brief Intervention


program

Link with CHSA re motivational interviewing training as per


SA Alcohol & Other Drug Strategy 2011-2016

Develop a costing and funding application

Plan and facilitate the training program for all RNs GPs
Drug & Alcohol, Health & Youth Workers across all
appropriate agencies in Coober Pedy
4.5.1.2 Introduce D&A Health Promotion/education into CPAS curriculum

Review the new Australian Curriculum (when published) for


inclusion of an appropriate syllabus

If an appropriate syllabus is not included, lobby the DECD for


an appropriate program and resources to be made available

Outcomes and Indicators


Lead Agency
Focused Health Promotion &
Early Intervention is provided
in a range of settings

Selected program
Funding application
Training Program
Number of staff trained
Evidence of use in agencies

Information from CPAS


Minutes
of CPAMP:WP
meetings

Letters
Number of sessions per year
Tabled at CPAMP:WP

4.5.1.3 Continue the UTHS D&A health promotion sessions at CPAS

Delivered monthly by UTHS D&A Worker

4.5.1.4 Research an effective Health Promotion program for


introduction into the Childcare & Early Childhood Learning
sector

Utilise/access the National Indigenous Early Childhood


Partnership- Brighter Futures
4.5.1.5 Encourage all CPAMP:WP and other agencies to implement or
enhance workplace intervention options: i.e.

Workplace alcohol policies

Employee Assistance programs

Medicare Local CNSA,


DASSA (Advisory)

February 2014

December
2014
(dependant on funding)

CPAMP:WP,CPAS

2014

CPAMP:WP,CPAS

2015

UTHS, D&A Program

February
2014
ongoing until 2019

Information from Childcare


sector
Program in place

DCCP/Youth
Officer

Connections

2014

Minutes
of CPAMP:WP
meetings
Information from CPAMP:WP
agencies
tabled
at
CPAMP:WP meetings
Number of CPAMP:WP
agencies
with
alcohol
policies and
assistance
programs

CPAMP:WP
agencies

and

2014

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Key Initiatives
4.5 Expand Health
Promotion & Early
Intervention Programs
(Cont)

Actions
4.5.1 Health Promotion & Early Intervention strategies
are utilised across all appropriate agencies in
Coober Pedy
Actions:
4.5.1.6 Research an appropriate on line drug & alcohol assessment and
self- management tool as an option for appropriate
clients

Research and choose an appropriate on-line tool

Place in the Service Directory

Outcomes and Indicators


Lead Agency
Focused Health Promotion &
Early Intervention is provided
in a range of settings

Selected program
Available in the Service
Directory

4.5.1.7 Continue to maintain links with Child & Youth Health in relation to clients with Information from UTHSAC
clients at risk of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.
D&A Program

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DASSA (Advisory)

UTHS D&A Program with


C&YH

Timeframe

June 2014

2013 and ongoing

Key Initiatives
Actions
4.6
Community 4.6.1 Prevention programs are developed and targeted
Prevention Programs
across the community spectrum
Actions:

Outcomes and Indicators


Lead Agency
Increased capacity for the
community & particularly
youth, to chose a responsible
drinking culture

Timeframe

4.6.1.1 Blue Light Discos are facilitated and supported by multiple


agencies

Number of Blue Light Discos


per year

SAPOL, Youth Workers

2014

4.6.1.2 The Good Sports program is investigated and implemented


in Sporting Clubs

Number of Sporting Clubs


that take up this program

CPAMP:WP, Sporting Clubs

2014 -2018

Number
of
posters
displayed
Number
of
venues
participating
Cultural appropriateness

CPAMP:WP, DCCP
Worker

2014

4.6.1.3 Posters re responsible drinking are displayed in all


appropriate places including schools, youth venues, sporting
clubs and licensed premises

Youth

4.6.1.4 The community supports and facilitates more alcohol free events
and alcohol free areas at events

Number of alcohol free


community events per year

DCCP,CPAMP:WP,SAPOL,
CPAAC

2014 and ongoing

4.6.1.5 Consider & actively support appropriate applications from


agencies that wish to develop sporting & creative arts
programs

Liaise with Dept Sport & Recreation

Liaise with DPM&C /ICC

Number of new ventures


over a five year period

DCCP,CPAMP:WP

2014 and ongoing

4.6.1.6 Consider and research the development of Aboriginal


cultural business enterprises

Consider the development of an Aboriginal Cultural Hub

Number of new ventures


over a five year period

AMYAC, Dept of Prime


Minister & Cabinet and
ICC,DCCP

2014 and ongoing

Number
of
employees

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