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dc.contributor.authorGray, Dennis
dc.contributor.authorWilson, Amanda
dc.contributor.authorAllsop, Steve
dc.contributor.authorSaggers, Sherry
dc.contributor.authorWilkes, Edward
dc.contributor.authorOber, C.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T12:29:52Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T12:29:52Z
dc.date.created2014-12-15T20:00:37Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.identifier.citationGray, D. and Wilson, A. and Allsop, S. and Saggers, S. and Wilkes, E. and Ober, C. 2014. Barriers and enablers to the provision of alcohol treatment among Aboriginal Australians: A thematic review of five research projects. Drug and Alcohol Review. 33 (5): pp. 482-490.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/22195
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/dar.12137
dc.description.abstract

Introduction and Aims: To review the results of five research projects commissioned to enhance alcohol treatment among Aboriginal Australians, and to highlight arising from them. Design and Methods: Drafts of the papers were workshopped by project representatives, final papers reviewed and results summarised. Lessons arising were identified and described. Results: While the impact of the projects varied, they highlight the feasibility of adapting mainstream interventions in Aboriginal Australian contexts. Outcomes include greater potential to: screen for those at risk; increase community awareness; build capacity and partnerships between organisations; and co-ordinate comprehensive referral networks and service provision. Discussion: Results show a small investment can produce sustainable change and positive outcomes. However, to optimise and maintain investment, cultural difference needs to be recognised in both planning and delivery of alcohol interventions; resources and funding must be responsive to and realistic about the capacities of organisations; partnerships need to be formed voluntarily based on respect, equality and trust; and practices and procedures within organisations need to be formalised. Conclusions: There is no simple way to reduce alcohol-related harm in Aboriginal communities. However, the papers reviewed show that with Aboriginal control, modest investment and respectful collaboration, service enhancements and improved outcomes can be achieved. Mainstream interventions need to be adapted to Aboriginal settings, not simply transferred. The lessons outlined provide important reflections for future research.

dc.publisherWiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
dc.subjectscreening
dc.subjecttreatment
dc.subjectalcohol
dc.subjectbrief intervention
dc.subjectAboriginal
dc.titleBarriers and enablers to the provision of alcohol treatment among Aboriginal Australians: A thematic review of five research projects
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume33
dcterms.source.startPage482
dcterms.source.endPage490
dcterms.source.issn0959-5236
dcterms.source.titleDrug and Alcohol Review
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This is the accepted version of the following article: Gray, D. and Wilson, A. and Allsop, S. and Saggers, S. and Wilkes, E. and Ober, C. 2014. Barriers and enablers to the provision of alcohol treatment among Aboriginal Australians: A thematic review of five research projects. Drug and Alcohol Review. 33 (5): pp. 482-490., which has been published in final form at http://doi.org/10.1111/dar.12137

curtin.departmentNational Drug Research Institute (Research Institute)
curtin.accessStatusOpen access


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