A collection of information for those working to reduce harmful substance use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. RTs not an endorsement.

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Joined April 2010
This video introduces Kit the Koala, helping children/families understand #FASD. This healing-informed, strength based & culturally responsive initiative is grounded in the聽FASD Indigenous Framework, centring Aboriginal ways of knowing, being & doing: 馃敆 bit.ly/4pvHNJR
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This video provides an online tour of how to find information on the @AIAODKC website & browse via topics. The video shows users how to find & sort information for the topic of Amphetamines and Cocaine as an example. Watch now: 馃敆 bit.ly/4oiPstZ
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This factsheet summarises key messages from the @AIAODKC Alcohol Review. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are more vulnerable to harms from alcohol & giving priority to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander voices is important in treatment: 馃敆 bit.ly/4qIC2dn
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This course provides the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide medication assistance, and complete medication documentation. It also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication: 馃敆 bit.ly/4nXSzrj
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This @COSAoncology report summarises evidence on short & long term harms of e-cigarettes & vaping. It examines exposure to carcinogens & toxic substances from vaping, highlights cancer biomarkers + reviews research suggesting links to lung & oral cancer: 馃敆 bit.ly/4nCUYqU
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This video provides an animated illustration of key messages from the Review of alcohol use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: patterns, impacts and community-led responses.聽Watch: 馃敆 bit.ly/49CfIM9
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Yarning Crescent鈥檚 Drug and Alcohol Programs support individuals in recovery through structured detox support, ongoing counselling & rehabilitation with a focus on rebuilding lives & reconnecting with communities: 馃敆 bit.ly/4qCN97n
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November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. Have a look at this storyboard from @Lungfoundation that provides a snapshot of how lung cancer impacts Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people:馃敆 bit.ly/3Lw4HSB
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SA: @AODpeak will be hosting these free workshops throughout South Australia. It will cover #AOD types, effects & responses, harm reduction practices, effects of stigma & discrimination, blood safety and BBV prevention. Find out more: 馃敆 bit.ly/47AZVe1
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Are you attending the #APSAD2025 next week? Say hi to Tara who will be attending for the @AIAODKC. The Conference aims to elevate First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing around #AOD prevention, treatment, research and policy: 馃敆 bit.ly/49hOvyr
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Looking for the latest jobs in the #AOD sector? The @AIAODKC jobs page is regularly updated with relevant positions from around Australia: 馃敆 bit.ly/47Lbz7f
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These resources (paper, short video, factsheet) by @AlcoholDrugFdn provide information on #FASD. The paper explores FASD through a prevention lens; the video & factsheet provide tips for healthcare providers on delivering FASD care: 馃敆 bit.ly/4oN8byB
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This resource by @NACCHOAustralia supports GPs & other clinicians working in Aboriginal community controlled health organisations to strengthen the way medicine-related harms are identified & managed: 馃敆 bit.ly/4oHjI2s
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This song celebrates the spirit & beauty of the Northern Peninsula Area in QLD, promoting a smoke-free & healthy lifestyle. It was created by NPA community members in partnership with Apunipima Cape York Health Council: 馃敆 bit.ly/4nn2gPJ
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This factsheet, created by the Tobacco Free team at @YardhuraWalani, provides information on the harms caused by #vapes. It includes information on nicotine, chemicals in vapes, vape-free spaces, and the environmental harms of vapes: 馃敆 bit.ly/3IW5Vpv
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This course by @ahmrc equips graduates with vocational skills in research methods within an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander context + addresses a significant gap in culturally safe practice & research support. Learn more: 馃敆 bit.ly/3WNZ2JW
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This booklet teaches Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander kids how their living environment can impact ear health. With plain language & culturally appropriate graphics, it offers tips on protecting ears, keeping germs away & creating smoke-free spaces: 馃敆 bit.ly/48rbXbZ
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Take a quick online tour of the @AIAODKC website via this video, showing users how to access timely, relevant info & resources aimed at reducing harmful substance use in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities: 馃敆 bit.ly/492eHwD
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This guide from @CancerCouncilWA outlines key bodies and groups related to the #alcohol industry & policy in Australia, including their positions on key alcohol policy & related areas including alcohol's link to cancer: 馃敆 bit.ly/3WG5cvz
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From 1 July 2025, cigarettes/other #tobacco products in Australia will have different tastes, names, sizes/packaging + new health information & quit support. Resources from @healthgovau assist First Nations communities understand these changes: 馃敆 bit.ly/48kWSsl
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