NCETA has developed several Workforce Development Resources, including:
National Training Package for Medical Practitioners on Illicit Drug Issues
The alcohol and other drugs (AOD) field is a deceptively complex area. GP's are increasingly called upon to deal with these complexities that include polydrug use and co-existing mental health problems. So the National Training Package for Medical Practitioners in Illicit Drug Issues was developed.
The National Training Package comprises three distinct components:
- Alcohol and Other Drugs: A Handbook for Health Professionals. This is a comprehensive 300 page AOD handbook for health professionals.
- Resource Kit for GP Trainers on Illicit Drug Issues. This Kit provides an assortment of educational materials to help GP trainers deliver AOD training to GPs.
Clinical Supervision Resource Kit for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Field
This complete train-the-trainer on Clinical Supervision Resource Kit was launched at the June Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australia (DANA) Conference in Canberra in 2005.
Click here to open the Clinical Supervision Resource Kit CD and view the complete Kit online.
To view individual components of the Kit click on the link below.
- The Overview: This Kit at a Glance
- Clinical Supervision: A Practical Guide for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Field
- DVD Demonstration Training Booklet
- Recommendations
- 75 slide Power Point Presentation
(Please ensure you save the Power Point Presentation to your hard drive before opening to view in note format)
To view the DVD click on the links below.
Clinical Supervision Resource Kit Demo Training Booklet - Part 1 (58MB at 350KBS)
Clinical Supervision Resource Kit Demo Training Booklet - Part 2 (42MB at 350KBS)
Workforce Development 'TIPS' (Theory Into Practice Strategies): A Resouce Kit for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Field
The Workforce Development (WFD) 'TIPS' project involved the development of a unique range of user-friendly and practical WFD tools and resources for the AOD workforce targetted at supervisors, managers, policy makers and other key individuals within the AOD field who are likely to engage in WFD activities and interventions. The aim of this project was to enhance both understanding of WFD and capacity to implement WFD interventions and programs.
- Click here to order your copy (PDF 72KB)
- Click here to view online version
The products developed as part of the project are designed to facilitate managers, supervisors & other key frontline workers in the AOD workforce to:
- effectively support frontline workers (eg, mentoring, stress management)
- ensure high levels of skill and knowledge (eg, professional development strategies, clinical supervision)
- facilitate positive organisational change (eg, change management tools and resources)
- design and support effective team work (eg, approaches to improve cohesion and communication)
- optimise staff motivation and satisfaction (eg, approaches to effectively supporting and rewarding staff, effective methods of providing feedback).
The project has four distinct but interrelated components:
- A WFD manual (overview of WFD in general; practical advice & guidance on key WFD challenges and tools)
- Resource package (case studies, WFD tools and information sheets).
- WFD website (to provide ongoing support and advice).
- Interactive dissemination strategy (workshops)
Project team:
Natalie Skinner (Team leader)
Yvette Pollard
Chelsea Todd
Ann Roche
Workforce Development Discussion papers
Production, publication and dissemination of a series of NCETA discussion papers addressing key workforce development issues for the AOD workforce.
The discussion papers will be designed to enhance awareness and understanding of key WFD issues and strategies, and also to provide practical guidelines and advice regarding the implementation of user-friendly WFD initiatives.
