Coronavirus news and resources
Coronavirus news and resources
For frontline workers and their clients
This page will be continually updated. Last update: 2 June 2020 Reporting Minimum Data Set: Data entry during COVID-19
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Managing comorbidity: Tips and tricks for adapting practice in a changing environment Adapting counselling practices to telehealth Engaging with clients causing domestic and family violence harm during the COVID-19 pandemic Adapting Practice: shifting therapeutic support online COVID-19 infection control training Subscribe to Frontline to be linked to the best AOD-related resources. See the latest, focused on telehealth. To subscribe, email Sharon Lee.
The health and wellbeing of the non government AOD workforce, their clients and the greater community is of utmost importance to the staff, here at NADA. As coronavirus cases rise across Australia, so too are feelings of stress and anxiety. In times like these, we need practical evidence-backed information and resources on ways to take care of ourselves, our clients and our community. While there is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, one this is for sure—we are here for you. The team at NADA have compiled the select list of information and resources below to help you, your clients and communities stay healthy, safe and connected during these challenging times. If there’s anything further we can do to support you, don’t hesitate to reach out by calling or emailing staff. Managing your mental health at home: Information about working from home during COVID-19 Introducing Well Beings, a short-animation series with practical, science-backed tips and tricks to reduce stress and enhance health and wellbeing during COVID-19 and beyond.
The first episode ‘Managing your mental health at home: Information about working from home during COVID-19’ profiles this [PDF] fantastic resource by our friends over at the Black Dog Institute. For worker wellbeing resources specific to the AOD sector, please visit: workerwellbeing.nada.org.au. Non government AOD workers COVID-19 news and advice: Worker wellbeing: Free online meditation for health care professionals: Non government AOD clients Online support: Telephone support: Financial and legal support: Crisis support:
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Download the flowchart [PDF] New!
Watch the video New!Learn online
A raft of webinars have just been published on this website. Take a look.
Recorded webinar with Logan Harvey, Clinical Psychologist with the Matilda Centre, Sydney University
Recorded webinar series, a collaboration between St Vincent’s Hospital, NADA and NCCRED
Recorded webinar with Rodney Vlais
Mental Health Professionals Network recorded webinar plus other resources
Australian Government Department of Health eLearning module
Health and wellbeing
Resources
Coping with stress and uncertainty during COVID-19
NADA developed this eLearning course to help AOD workers cope with stress and uncertainty during COVID-19. It explores the factors that make coping difficult and outlines a variety of helpful tips and strategies to support you to look after yourself during these challenging times.
Department of Health
NSW Health
Health Direct
World Health Organization
NADA
Australian Psychological Society
Black Dog Institute
Orygen
Headspace
Ten Percent Happier
NUAA harm reduction resources and considerations for people accessing Opioid Treatment Programs
AHMRC resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Turning Point client engagement and withdrawal support resources
Insight coping and self-care resources
SMART Recovery
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Turning Point Counselling Online
Hello Sunday Morning Daybreak Program
Drinks Meter app
S-Check app
Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS) 1800 250 015
Drug & Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service 02 9361 8006 (Syd) 1800 023 687 (NSW)
Family Drug Support 1300 368 186
Stimulant Treatment Line 02 9361 8088 (Syd) 1800 101 188 (NSW)
Opioid Treatment Line 1800 642 428
Department of Social Services
Centrelink
Justice Connect
Factsheet: financial and other supports [PDF]
Lifeline 13 11 14
Mental Health Access Line 1800 011 511
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
QLife 1800 184 527
MensLine 1300 78 99 78
