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AcknowledgementsI would like to acknowledge the people of Tennant Creek for their spirit and inspiration.

In particular I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of Tennant Creek, the members of the Alcohol Reference Group and all of the people who participated in this process and those who have inspired others with their efforts to reduce the harms of alcohol in Tennant Creek.

I would also like to acknowledge the staff of the Northern Territory Department of Business, especially the Alcohol Policy and Strategy Unit for their support and assistance in this process and the independent consulting team, CDC Consulting, engaged to assist in facilitation for the initial community consultation and planning process.

Combating alcohol related harm is not an easy thing to do. I would like to acknowledge leaders in Tennant Creek that have contributed to the long and sometimes successful effort in reducing alcohol related harm effecting residents of Tennant Creek. This Alcohol Management Plan builds on the good work that has previously been done.

Barb Shaw,Chairperson, Tennant Creek Alcohol Reference Group

The ARG ran a design competition for community members to design the front cover of the AMP. Tristan Duggie won the competition. The front and back cover of this AMP are designed by Tristan.

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ContentsAcknowledgements............................................................................................................................2Contents.............................................................................................................................................3Key Definitions...................................................................................................................................4Introduction.........................................................................................................................................5Background........................................................................................................................................6

Alcohol Management Plans (AMPs)............................................................................................6

Tennant Creek.............................................................................................................................6

Alcohol Harm in Tennant Creek..................................................................................................6

Alcohol Sales and Restrictions in Tennant Creek.......................................................................7

The 2014- 2017 Alcohol Management Plan Development Process............................................7

Alcohol Reference Group Established.................................................................................7

Background Discussion Paper (April – September 2014)....................................................7

Important Qualities of Tennant Creek Alcohol Management Plan..............................................9

What success will look like........................................................................................................10

The 2014 – 2017 Plan......................................................................................................................11Vision of the Alcohol Management Plan....................................................................................11

Purpose Statement....................................................................................................................11

Key Goal Areas.........................................................................................................................11

Goal Area One - Supply Reduction....................................................................................11

Goal Area Two - Demand Reduction.................................................................................11

Goal Area Three - Harm Reduction....................................................................................12

Goal Area Four - Governance, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation.....................12

Tennant Creek Alcohol Management Action Plan............................................................................14Goal Area One - Supply Reduction...........................................................................................14

Goal Area Two - Demand Reduction........................................................................................19

Goal Area Three - Harm Reduction...........................................................................................24

Goal Area Four – Governance, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation...........................33


Key Definitions The following is a list of abbreviated terms and key definitions referred to in the Alcohol Management Plan.

Term DefinitionAlcohol Supply, Demand and Harm Reduction

Supply ReductionReducing alcohol consumption and related harm by managing the availability, accessibility and convenience of alcohol supply.

Demand ReductionChanging individual attitudes, personal knowledge and behaviours to drinking alcoholChanging the community’s tolerance of irresponsible and risky drinking patterns

Harm ReductionReducing harms to individuals and the community through:Influencing safer drinking choices and drinking environmentsProviding interventions that prevent further harms

AMP Alcohol Management Plan

Anyinginyi Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

APO Alcohol Protection Order (NT Police initiative)

ARG Alcohol Reference Group

CLA Community Living Area(s) within Tennant Creek

Culture The term ‘culture’ may be used to describe a specific reference to ‘Indigenous Culture’ or more generally in terms of a ‘community culture’. This will be clarified by stating which meaning in the context in which the term is used.

FASD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Julalikari Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation

Liquor Accord The Licensee’s group in Tennant Creek and their agreements

Papulu Apparr Kari Papulu Apparr Kari Aboriginal Corporation (Language Centre)

Patta Aboriginal Corp

Patta Aboriginal Corporation (Traditional Owners of Tennant Creek)

Respect The inference is for respect for land, community, family and self and in general terms i.e. other people, property, laws and rules.

Secretariat The support role provided by the NT Department of Business to the ARG

TBL Temporary Beat Locations (NT Police initiative)


IntroductionTennant Creek has been a leader, and continues to show leadership in strategies and innovations to address alcohol related harms. Tennant Creek is where the first Night Patrol was founded. Tennant Creek is the community that lobbied government, and won, with regards to key supply restrictions, before it became a focus of broader government legislation. These and other innovations were driven by a strong community that was prepared to do something in making things better for the people of Tennant Creek.

A large number of strong people in Tennant Creek continue every day to take action to reduce alcohol-related harm in whatever way(s) they can. This Alcohol Management Plan (AMP) recognises their strength and courage.

The AMP is not trying to document all efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm but to help integrate approaches by organisations aiming to have an impact on reducing alcohol-related harms.

The development of the 2014 AMP is the current step of long-term alcohol-related harm reduction planning which has involved considerable community consultation, drive and action over many years.

Previously, following community consultations in 2007, the first formal AMP was implemented in 2008. This AMP included the ‘Dry Town Declaration’ and the Alcohol Supply Plan.

In February 2014, the new Tennant Creek Alcohol Reference Group (ARG) was established. Our role has been to oversee and contribute to the development of the 2014 AMP including facilitating community engagement.

A list of the current members of the Alcohol Reference Group and terms of reference can be found in the Tennant Creek AMP Planning Discussion Paper.

Many, many, people have volunteered their time and effort to contribute to the development of this AMP. This includes a broad variety of Tennant Creek community members, those working for community organisations, local businesses, and government organisations as well as community members who have contributed in their own capacity.


Background

Alcohol Management Plans (AMPs)Alcohol Management Plans aim to present local responses to alcohol issues within a local community or region. AMPs recognise that alcohol problems are not the same in every part of the Northern Territory.

AMPs aim to minimise the nature and extent of harm caused by the consumption of alcohol, through using an integrated approach which includes alcohol supply, demand and harm reduction strategies.

Tennant CreekThe Patta people of the Warumungu clan are the traditional owners of the area on which Tennant Creek is located.

Tennant Creek is full of hidden gems – primarily in its people and the extraordinary leadership that has been shown in a whole variety of fields, but also in its cultural assets, creativity and the stunning beauty of its natural surrounds. Through committed community members it has developed a relatively large and diverse array of community based organisations – formal and informal including a variety of quality sporting infrastructure, churches, and art and cultural programs.

Tennant Creek is now the regional centre for the large and remote Barkly Region which has a population of over six thousand people and covers 283,606 square kilometres (the land size is a little larger than the whole United Kingdom). While Tennant Creek became part of the Barkly Regional Council in 2008, its links with the surrounding communities and stations have been long established. Many residents of the region migrate to Tennant Creek for visits or to live for the medium or long term, increasing the links with the broader Barkly region.

On a practical note the town is in a significant central position on the Stuart Highway being just over 500km north of Alice Springs, 670km south of Katherine and just over 660km east of Mount Isa (QLD). There is one supermarket, one butcher and four petrol stations. There is a Hospital and Primary and High school.

Tennant Creek itself has a culturally and linguistically strong and diverse population of just over three thousand residents. The Indigenous population makes up approximately 50% of the population. The Warumungu people, along with other Aboriginal people, represent a range of different Aboriginal language groups. Tennant Creek is also a vibrant a multicultural community, with residents from India, Bosnia, Britain, Fiji, Ireland, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, as well as Australia.

Alcohol Harm in Tennant CreekHarm from alcohol is a significant issue in Tennant Creek. This issue has immediate, medium and intergenerational effects. The effects are broad and impact the drinker, their family including the entire household. The broader community feels the impact in health, social and economic terms.

The damaging effects of alcohol harm is typified by the high rate of alcohol related assault offences. Ten year trends from 2003 have shown a disturbing steady increase in alcohol related assaults with police reported assault offences tripling (up to 539 in the year to Jan 2014). It appears the numbers spiked at the end of 2013. During 2014, with the introduction of a range of measures, the number of offences has reduced to an amount on par with 2011/12 assault rates.


Community members are also extremely concerned about the harms to children due to the misuse of alcohol. Two particular harms have been stressed; the first is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), passed to unborn children from their mother who consumes alcohol pre and during pregnancy. The prevalence of this disorder is not known – but suspected to have affected hundreds of children – which will impact FASD children for life. The other harm to children of concern is the normalisation of excessive drinking behaviours.

The range of alcohol-related harms in Tennant Creek include the negative economic impact on the town in a number of ways, including the reduction of the available work force and a decrease in attraction for investment in the town.

Alcohol Sales and Restrictions in Tennant CreekThere are 10 retailers in Tennant Creek licensed to sell alcohol, including Pubs, Takeaway outlets, Clubs Hotels, and accommodation services. There are also a number of Social Clubs that have licences to sell alcohol on their premises and event licenses granted for special events.

Alcohol consumption is very high in Tennant Creek. Based on the 2013 alcohol sales, if all alcohol sales were converted to full strength cans of beer, weekly sales would be equivalent to approximately 70,000 full strength cans of beer being sold per week in the town.

Under the Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Act 2012 there are areas in Tennant Creek including public parks and Community Living Areas which are alcohol protected areas with restrictions on the possession and transportation of alcohol.

The 2014- 2017 Alcohol Management Plan Development Process

Alcohol Reference Group EstablishedIn February 2014, a new Tennant Creek Alcohol Reference Group (ARG) was established to provide community and industry expertise, advice and input into the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of the AMP. It has met monthly to become better informed of the issues arising and to oversee the process.

Background Discussion Paper (April – September 2014)In order to set a foundation for continuing to reduce alcohol-related harm, the many strengths of people living and working in Tennant Creek was a basis for the consultation for the discussion paper produced as a background for the AMP.

The production of this discussion paper was a process involving continued review and input by the ARG and other community members. It included:

Consultation with ARG and other community members Evidence regarding alcohol related harm and management strategies Information about Tennant Creek:

o General information;

o alcohol consumption data and impacts; and

o recent and/or continuing initiatives that target alcohol related harm.

Reflection on past effort and consultation in Tennant Creek on Alcohol Management Feedback - from community as part of the 2014 consultations, to help inform forward

directions Recommendations for Key Goals for the new AMP.


The community stakeholders interviewed came from a range of backgrounds and included representatives of community organisations, service providers, businesses, participants in programs and general community members. They included women and men, people from Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal backgrounds and a range of ages.

The Draft AMP has been developed by the ARG (August– September 2014)

Future Review of the AMP with Lead Partners and other Stakeholders including community members (September – October 2014)


Important Qualities of Tennant Creek Alcohol Management Plan


What success will look like


The 2014 – 2017 Plan

Vision of the Alcohol Management PlanWorking together to reduce Alcohol Related Harm in our Community.

A safe and prosperous Tennant Creek that stands out as a leading regional centre for the Barkly.

To bring about social change through leadership and innovation that supports understanding and respect.

Purpose StatementTo strengthen community health and wellbeing through united commitment to reducing alcohol-related harm in Tennant Creek and across the Barkly.

Key Goal Areas

Goal Area One - Supply Reductiona. Formal and consistent supply restrictions and strategies that are effective in reducing harm.

1.1 Formalise the Tennant Creek Liquor Accord current restrictions 1.2 Investigate options around other supply measures 1.3 Tackle illegal alcohol supply 1.4 Use of electronic monitoring to enforce supply restrictions and bans 1.5 Investigate new technology that can assist in supply reduction and improve

community safety and reduce alcohol related harm 1.6 Continuation of Police initiatives

b. Liquor industry stakeholders, including licensed premises and social clubs in Tennant Creek have effective, transparent and non-discriminatory rules and codes of conduct in place.

1.7 Consistent patron and licensee code of conduct 1.8 Better access to local service of liquor and hospitality training 1.9 Transparent process for new and/or amended Liquor License application

Goal Area Two - Demand Reductiona. Support people to be stronger and make better choices – reducing harm from alcohol - for

the benefit of the individual, their family and the broader community. 1.10 Promotion of alcohol-free activities in Tennant Creek 2.1 Increase in prevention, education and early intervention strategies2.2 Change of attitude towards risky drinking culture supported by local sporting clubs

b. Promote a culture of connection across the community. 2.3 Enhance community pride and grow respect in Tennant Creek

c. A focus on children and youth – recognising they are both vulnerable but also have positive contributions to make for the future.

2.4 Develop and grow youth leadership d. Link government and non-government services through a collaborative approach, using

coordinated care pathways and complimentary targeted supports. 2.5 Local inter-agency collaboration

e. Develop and enhance community leadership. 2.6 Develop and establish community leadership in Tennant Creek


Goal Area Three - Harm Reduction a. Specific strategies to address Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) focused on whole of

family and community approach with increased specific services/supports for pregnant women.

2.7 Enhance education and training resources for FASD 2.8 FASD research and diagnostic trail 2.9 Holistic approach applied to messaging, diagnosis, treatment and support for FASD 2.10 Work with government for legislative changes 3.1 Licensees to promote awareness about the harm to pregnant women after the

consumption of alcohol b. Support and strengthen non-drinkers who are affected by others as a result of alcohol

consumption. 3.2 Community support services for non-drinkers 3.3 Advocate and plan around safe places for people to go 3.4 Support school attendance strategies

c. Constructively influence positive change in environments in which people live to help reduce alcohol harm.

3.5 Advocate and support Tenancy support for residents 3.6 Install closed circuit CCTV monitoring system 3.7 Advocate and lobby for increased housing and infrastructure needs 3.8 Support public transport 3.9 Advocate and support families to be free from alcohol stress 3.10 Access public water fountains in Tennant Creek

d. Collaboration and effective linkages and coordination of services that address alcohol harm.

4.1 Review and support alcohol treatment services in the Barkly 4.2 Engage with the alcohol industry 4.3 Support and align the Tennant Creek Alcohol Management Plan with the Tennant

Creek Community Safety Plan

Goal Area Four - Governance, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation a. Effective Governance of the AMP, with regular monitoring and mechanisms to address

feedback and complaints. 4.4 Effective governance of the Tennant Creek Alcohol Reference Group

b. Clear process for ongoing review, evaluation of the AMP that is transparent and accountable to the Government and community of Tennant Creek.

4.5 Establish regular reporting mechanism and review c. Respective regular feedback and engagement with stakeholders and publish the progress

of the AMP. 4.6 Develop a communication strategy 4.7 Provide regular feedback to the community

d. Monitoring strategies that include qualitative and quantitative measures and access to local data to help identify outcomes, short and long term trends.

4.8 Evaluation and monitoring of the Alcohol Management Plan


Note: The Tennant Creek Alcohol Management Plan has two components:

1) The Tennant Creek Alcohol Management Plan (AMP) and;2) The Tennant Creek Alcohol Management Plan Action Plan to guide implementation as it

outlines each strategy, how it will be done, who are the key partners, what will success look like and the timeframe.


Tennant Creek Alcohol Management Action Plan

Goal Area One - Supply ReductionAim: a) Formal and consistent supply restrictions and strategies that are effective in reducing harm

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe1.1 Formalise the Tennant Creek

Liquor Accord current restrictions

Investigate ways to formalise and strengthen current restrictions, compliant with the NT Liquor Act, through a variation to current liquor license. Applicable to all local licensees.

Lead: Tennant Creek Liquor AccordAssociated: Dept of Business

Execution of a License variation

March 2015

1.2 Investigate potential options around other supply measures

a) Explore potential options, consult and reach agreement on further restrictions.

Lead: Tennant Creek Liquor AccordAssociated: NTG Dept of Business, Licensing Inspector

Future agreed restrictions implemented

March 2015

b) Explore potential options and community attitude on a takeaway free day

Lead: Alcohol Reference Group

Completion of a comprehensive community research and consultation activity

March 2015

1.3 Tackle illegal alcohol supply Continued and enhanced actions to reduce the black market.

Lead: NT Police Number of intercepts by Police

June 2015June 2016

1.4 Use of electronic monitoring to enforce supply restrictions, Alcohol Protection Orders (APO) and alcohol prohibition orders

a) Use existing electronic systems to maintain current supply restrictions in Tennant Creek

Lead: LicenseesAssociated: Dept of Business, NT Police

Continuation of the current electronic systems

June 2014

b) Use existing electronic systems to monitor APOs as well as Alcohol Mandatory Treatment (AMT) and court issued alcohol prohibition orders for Tennant Creek residents


Fully implemented electronic system in operation that restricts supply to Tennant Creek residents on a banning order

June 2015


Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframec) Explore how to extend the use of

electonric systems to include residents from outlying communities that are on an APO or prohibition order to be included in the electronic monitoring system


Fully implemented electronic system in operation that restricts supply to banned persons from around the region

September 2015

d) Expand the current use of electronic monitoring of the local Tennant Creek restricions to Barkly wide use of electronic monitoring reflecting localised restrictions across the Barkly region.

Lead: Licensees across the Barkly regionAssociated: Dept of Business, NT Police

Fully implemented supply restrictions across the Barkly region using an integrated electronic system.

January 2016

1.5 Investigate new technology that can assist in supply reduction and improve community safety and reduce alcohol related harm.

a) Explore options and keep abreast of new relevant technology within cost and to achieve a reduction in alcohol-related harms for Tennant Creek.

Lead: Tennant Creek Liquor AccordAssociated: NT Police, Dept of Business

Technology updates are discussed as part of Accord meetings.

Ongoing

b) Advocate for the introduction of new technology systems where seen as effective and viable.

Lead: Alcohol Reference GroupAssociated: Dept of Business

Implementation of any new technology that reduces alcohol related harm

Ongoing

1.6 Continuation of Police initiatives

a) Continue and maintain effective patrolling of liquor premises with Temporary Beat Locations (TBL) and regular on-premise inspections ensuring all releveant laws are met

Lead: NT PoliceAssociated: Dept of Business

Current TBLs result in the reduction of alcohol-related incidents

Ongoing

b) Participation in a revised electronic monitoring and enforcement system to complement strategy 1.4

Responsible: Dept of Business, Alcohol PolicySupported by: NT Police

Fully implemented electronic system in operation that restricts supply to Tennant Creek residents on APOs and alcohol prohibition orders

June 2015


Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframec) Post implementation of an electronic

system that prevent residents on APOs and alcohol prohibition orders from accessing alcohol, carry out targeted TBLs as required.


TBLs to complement a fully implemented electronic system that restricts supply to Tennant Creek residents on APOs and alcohol prohibition orders

d) Develop and implement current and future Police Operations with the aim of reducing harms in Tennant Creek


Successful implementation of future NT Police Operations that reduce alcohol-related harm.

Ongoing


Aim: b) Liquor industry stakeholders, including licensed premises and social clubs in Tennant Creek have effective, transparent and non-discriminatory rules and codes of conduct in place.

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe1.7 Consistent patron and

licensee code of conducta) Redevelop an agreed Liquor Accord

which includes, but not limited to:

- patron and licensee code of conduct

- clear guidelines on a complaint process

- commitment to responsible service of alcohol

Lead: Tennant Creek Liquor AccordAssociated: Dept of Business

Codes of conduct developed & transparently implemented.

April 2015

b) Encourage all licensed premises in Tennant Creek to adhere to patron and licensee code of conduct

Lead: Tennant Creek Liquor Accord

Commitment by Licensees to the code of conduct

June 2015

1.8 Better access to local service of liquor and hospitality training

a) Investigate the possibility and practicality to undertake Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training in Tennant Creek by a local registered training organisation (RTO)

Lead: Charles Darwin UniversityAssociated: Local organisations including licensees

Responsible sale of Alcohol course being attended by local hospitality employees.

Local RSA requirement included in the Tennant Creek Liquor Accord and conditions of liquor license.

July 2015

b) Investigate the possibility and practicality to undertake Crowd Control qualifications by a local registered RTO


Successful completion of Crowd Control training and qualifications obtained by local hospitality employees

December 2015

c) Investigate the possibility and practicality to undertake food handling qualifications by a local registered RTO.


Successful completion of food handling training and qualifications obtained by local hospitality employees

December 2015


Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe1.9 Transparent process for new

and/or amended liquor license application

Encourage and advocate the Licensing NT to make available community feedback in relation to all liquor license applications by:

a) Informing the ARG of any proposed changes to licenses, take comments and feedback from the ARG which can be used to inform the Director General’s deliberations regarding any decision.

b) An advert outling the received new liquor license application in the local Tennant Creek newspaper.

Lead: Dept of Business, Licensing NTAssociated: Alcohol Reference Group

NTG Licensing NT placing an advert in the local Tennant Creek newspaper seeking community and ARG feedback on all new Liquor License applications.

Licensing NT consult with the ARG all liquor license applications.

June 2015


Goal Area Two - Demand ReductionAim: a) Support people to be stronger and make better choices – reducing harm from alcohol – for the benefit of the individual, their family and the broader community.

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe2.1 Promotion of alcohol-free

activities in Tennant Creeka) Design and use an alcohol-free logo

to promote alcohol-free activities.Lead: Barkly Regional CouncilAssociated: Chambers of Commerce, Tourism Committee, Barkly Regional Arts, NTG Govt

Design and agree on an alcohol-free logo to use in Tennant Creek

June 2015 – June 2016

b) Increase the number of alcohol-free events in Tennant Creek

Lead: Barkly Regional CouncilAssociated: Chambers of Commerce, Tourism Committee, Barkly Regional Arts, NTG Govt

An increase number of alcohol-free events

2.2 Increase in prevention, education and early intervention strategies

Hold educational sessions aimed at early intervention to alcohol-related harms to community members and youth

Lead: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal CorporationAssociated: Dept of Health, Dept of Education

Increase community awareness of the health effects of alcohol

Participation by community members, in particular children, in health promotion workshop and activities

April 2015

2.3 Promote safe and responsible drinking amongst sporting clubs

a) Introduce Goodsports program to Tennant Creek including accreditation to sporting clubs to promote safe and responsible drinking.

Lead: GoodsportsAssociated: BAFL

Goodsports accreditation awarded to BAFL clubs

December 2015

b) Promote and advocate for alcohol-free sporting events

Lead: Tennant Creek associated sporting and recreational groups

Recognition of a community award for effort towards alcohol-free sporting events

July 2015


Aim: b) Promote a culture of connection across the community.

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe2.4 Enhance community pride

and grow respect in Tennant Creek

a) Consult, develop, design and erect a community sign that welcomes people to Warumungu Country & the Barkly Region.

Lead: Barkly Regional CouncilAssociated: Patta Aboriginal Corporation

An agreed culturally appropriate sign erected at the north and south entrance to the relevant area

May 2015

b) Develop a cultural protocol and code of conduct for Tennant Creek residents and visitors that includes information about rules and responsibilities around use of alcohol in Tennant Creek.

Lead: Patta Aboriginal CorporationAssociated: Julalikari, Barkly Regional Council & Alcohol Reference Group

Completion of an agreed cultural protocol and code of conduct document that is used and distributed

March 2015

c) Develop an induction kit for new residents that come to stay or live in Tennant Creek. The induction kit to include information such as the code of conduct and cultural protocol as well as promotes the strenghtys of Tennant Creek, its services and people.

Lead: Barkly Regional CouncilAssociated: Patta Aboriginal Corporation, Chamber of Commerce, Barkly Regional Council

Completion of an agreed induction kit that is used and distributed by Tennant Creek businesses

June 2015

d) Local community positive messaging and promotion through participation in the local Warumungu hour

Lead: Barkly Regional Arts An established Warumungu hour on the airwaves

June 2015


Aim: c) A focus on children and youth – recognising they are both vulnerable but also have a positive contribution towards a better future.

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe2.5 Develop and grow youth

leadershipa) Encourage and lobby Tennant Creek

representation on the First Circles program.

Lead: Dept of Local Government and Community ServicesAssociated: Dept of Chief Minister

Tennant Creek youth nomination accepted on the First Circles program

August 2015

b) Commitment from Tennant Creek employers/organisations to develop youth leadership through mentorship and training of at least one employee

Lead: Chamber of CommerceAssociated: Tennant Creek businesses & other employers

Commitment by employer and employee of a youth mentoring by in Tennant Creek.

July 2015

c) Participation in an annual youth leadership seminar, that leads to the establishment of a youth network group to work towards coordinated youth diversionary activities and programs.

Lead: Dept of Local Government and Community ServicesAssociated: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation, Patta Aboriginal Corporation, Barkly Regional Council

Tennant Creek youth represented at annual youth seminar and the establishment of a youth network group

December 2015

d) Identify a key youth group and/or individual that participates regularly with the Alcohol Reference Group meetings. The youth represenative will be responsible to provide information and messages supporting youth in Tennant Creek.

Lead: Alcohol Reference GroupAssociated: Dept of Local Government and Community Services

Alcohol Reference Group engage youth and invite to future meetings

March 2015


Aim: d) Link government and non-government services through a collaborative approach, using coordinated care pathways and complementary targeted supports.

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe2.6 Local inter-agency

collaborationa) Complement and grow a fully

integrated wrap-around after care service for AOD clients by providers working together in a transparent process

Lead: Dept of HealthAssociated: All AOD service providers

A streamlined after care system that results in clients receiving the best care

June 2015 – June 2016

b) Promotion of networks and advocate for resources to strengthen local rehabilitation services such as training and professional development

Lead: Association of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (AADANT)

The ability to provide the best rehabilitation service to peoples affected by alcohol-related harm

June 2014

c) A commitment from both government and non-government services to share information amongst each other and greater transparency via a single communication

Lead: Dept of Chief MinisterAssociated: Tennant Creek Community Safety Committee, all government and non-government AOD agencies

A shared understanding by service providers in Tennant Creek in the way of receiving relevant information

March 2015


Aim: e) Develop and enhance community leadership

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe2.7 Develop and establish

community leadership in Tennant Creek

Promote the concept to establish Community Living Areas leadership groups to reach an agreed position on the future of Community Living Area leadership groups

Lead: Alcohol Reference GroupAssociated: Julalikari, Patta Aboriginal Corporation

An agreed pathway forward on how to best manage the Community Living Area leadership options

October 2015


Goal Area Three - Harm Reduction Aim: a) Specific strategies to address Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) focused on whole of family and community approach with increased specific services/support for pregnant women

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe3.1 Enhance education and

training resources for FASDa) Deliver community education about

health effects from alcohol misuse, FASD, supply, harm and demand options to:

- Health Services Clinicians- Teachers- Children at risk- Future parents- Service Providers

Joint Lead: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation and Dept of Health

Number of education workshop delivered in Tennant Creek that includes education regarding the effects of alcohol misuseEvidence that less pregnant women drinking alcohol in Tennant Creek

June 2014

b) Provide information to the wider community about referral options

Joint Lead: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation and Dept of Health

Service providers understanding and using the correct referral method

February 2014

c) Expansion of FASD promotion and messaging tools by distribution of DVDs translated into Warumungu, Warlpiri, Alwayarr and Kaiditch

Lead: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation and Dept of HealthAssociated: Papulu Apparr-Kari

Development of DVDs in language that provide education on FASD.

November 2014

3.2 FASD research and diagnostic trial

a) Advocate for and support Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation FASD research and diagnostic trail

Lead: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal CorporationAssociated: Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Sydney – School of Medicine, Sydney Children’s Westmead Hospital

The research and diagnostic trail awarded to Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation.

June 2015

b) Promote the participation of the trail amongst networks

Lead: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal CorporationAssociated: ARG, Tennant Creek community

All service providers complying with the trail objectives

December 2015


Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframec) Introduce recommendation(s)

outlined in the trial with lead servicesLead: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

Implementation of FASD research and trial findings

March 2016

3.3 Holistic approach applied to messaging, diagnosis, treatment and support for FASD

Establish coordinated effective response across all service providers in Tennant Creek to FASD

Lead: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

Adaption of trial outcomes by all services providers including use of diagnostic tools

March 2016

3.4 Work with government for legislative changes

Investigate options and advocate to government for legislative changes for pregnant women and the consumption of alcohol.


Appropriate, and if necessary, legislation adopted by government to address the impact of pregnant women and the consumption of alcohol

January 2016

3.5 Licensees to promote awareness about the harm to pregnant women due to the consumption of alcohol

a) Tennant Creek licensed liquor venue bar staff to wear purple shirts, or relevant shirt supporting FASD, during FASD week

Lead: Tennant Creek Liquor AccordAssociated: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

All hospitality bar staff working at a Tennant Creek venue during FASD week wearing the appropriate shirts

FASD Week 2015

b) Licensees to display posters within licensed venues that educate clientele on the dangers of drinking whilst pregnant


The display of approved FASD promotional posters in licensed venues

November 2014

c) Licensees and their staff to participate in FASD awareness training outlined in 3.1 a)


Completion of hospitality staff in FASD awareness training

February 2015

d) The Tennant Creek Liquor Accord to include a clause in their code of conduct that states servicing pregnant women is not best practice


Updated Liquor Accord to reflect appropriate FASD messaging

April 2015

e) Licensees to provide alternative non-alcoholic beverages to pregnant women


An agreement regarding the availability of non-alcoholic drinks to pregnant women

December 2014


Aim: b) Support and strengthen non-drinkers who are affected by others due as a result of alcohol consumption

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe3.6 Community support services

for non-drinkersService providers to work collaboratively with appropriate services who provide support and counselling services for non-drinkers

Lead: All services providers that support non-drinkers

Increase of non-drinker participation in appropriate support programs

November 2014

3.7 Advocate and plan around safe spaces for people to go

a) Identify safe places in the community that provides access for a non-drinker to escape from alcohol related violence

Lead: Julalikari and Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge

Greater understanding of the location of safe places and increased visitation at each safe place

March 2015

b) Promote and provide awareness to people at risk, of safe places to go

Lead: Alcohol Reference GroupAssociated: Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge, Julalikari

Greater understanding of the location of safe places and increased visitation at each safe place

March 2015

c) Establish a Neighbourhood watch program

Lead: NT PoliceAssociated: Chamber of Commerce

Establishment and participation in a Neighbourhood watch program

August 2016

3.8 Support school attendance strategies

a) Working collaboratively with networks to ensure effective pathway to school attendance

Lead: Dept of EducationAssociated: Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, PAK, Tennant Creek community

Increase school attendance rate. A greater understanding amongst service providers regarding school attendance

January 2015

b) Advocate an increase in teaching numbers at the school to support and encourage school attendance

Lead: Alcohol Reference GroupAssociated:

Increase school attendance rate

December 2015


Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframec) Advocate for the establishment of a

trail which links the supply of alcohol to school attendance.

Lead: Department of Business (Alcohol Policy)Associated: Department of Education, NT Police, Licensees, PAK

The commencement of a trail where the parent/guardian of a child/ren with a school attendance of 60% or less to be placed on current ban register. The ban register will prevent alcohol supply to that parent/guardian and will be enforced by the relevant banning system.

March 2016


Aim: c) Constructively influence positive change in environments in which people live to help reduce alcohol harm

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe3.9 Advocate and support

tenancy services for residents

a) Encourage tenants to have a no drinking house

Lead: Territory HousingAssociated: Territory Housing tenants, Dept of Business

Increase number of houses in Tennant Creek that display the alcohol-free signs

August 2015

b) Educate the community and tenants about the rules and responsibility of tenancy agreements

Lead: Territory HousingAssociated: Territory Housing tenants

Less disruption amongst tenants and less removal of head tenants

December 2016

c) Supporting the provision of tenancy support services to public housing tenants at risk of not sustaining their tenancies

Lead: Territory Housing Tenancy Support Officer positions filled

April 2015

3.10

Install closed circuit CCTV monitoring system

Lobby government to install CCTV monitoring system in Paterson Street.

Lead: Alcohol Reference GroupAssociated: NT Police, Barkly Regional Council

Installation of CCTV along Paterson Street that is monitored and results in a reduction of alcohol-related offences

December 2015

3.11

Advocate and lobby for increased housing and infrastructure needs

a) Advocate to government for an increase in public housing for residents of Tennant Creek

Lead: Barkly Region Accommodation Group & NT ShelterAssociated: Julalikari, Dept of Prime Minister and Cabinet

An increase to the 2014 public housing stock in Tennant Creek and the Community Living Areas

December 2016

b) Encourage future public housing construction complys with previous approved SIHIP plans

Lead: Territory HousingAssociated: Julalikari, Dept of Prime Minister and Cabinet

Any future housing in accordance with current approved SIHIP plan

December 2016

c) Support the construction of a Visitor Accommodation Centre in Tennant Creek

Lead: Alcohol Reference GroupAssociated: Aboriginal Hostels Limited, Dept of Chief Minister, Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

The establishment of a Visitor Accommodation Centre for people from outlying areas to reside whilst in Tennant Creek

June 2016


Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe3.12

Support Public Transport a) Support and advocate for a public transport system

Lead: Tennant Creek Public Transport AssociationAssociated: Dept of Transport

The establishment of a public transport system operating in Tennant Creek

November 2014

a) Lobby for ongoing funding commitment enabling a sustainable public transport system in Tennant Creek

Lead: Tennant Creek Public Transport AssociationAssociated: Dept of Transport

A provider that successfully operates public transport

June 2015

3.13

Advocate and support for families to be free from alcohol stress

Explore options to complement strategy 1.2 b), that consults and reaches agreement on the community’s wiliness to strengthen alcohol free stress


Implement a day of alcohol free stress

June 2015

3.14

Access public water fountains in Tennant Creek

Support a united community campaign for a drinking fountain in Paterson Street.

Lead: Barkly Regional CouncilAssociated: Department of Transport, Chamber of Commerce

The construction of water fountain in Paterson Street compliant with all laws

December 2015


Aim: d) Collaboration and effective linkages and coordination of services that address alcohol harm

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe3.15 Review and support alcohol

treatment services in the Barkly

a) Support and implement a successful Alcohol Mandatory Treatment facility to treat residents to overcome their addiction to alcohol

Lead: BRAADAGAssociated: Dept of Health

The client’s completion of the Alcohol Mandatory Treatment rehabilitation service

November 2014

b) Services working together to ensure people with alcohol misuse problems gain access to treatment

Lead: BRAADAGAssociated: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation, Dept of Health

A client being able to easily access treatment services and undertaking a treatment program

February 2015

c) Develop a coordinated referral, assessment and care pathway across services for people with alcohol misuse problems

Lead: Dept of HealthAssociated: all AOD service providers

Development of a streamlined and consistent pathway to treatment

May 2015

d) Encourage rehabilitation clients to undertake a full term of treatment

Lead: BRAADAG The client undertaking their full term of treatment

November 2014

e) Establishment of a whole-of-services aftercare treatment plan which addresses relapse prevention

Lead: Dept of HealthAssociated: BRAADAG and other AOD service providers

Agreed participation from providers in an appropriate aftercare treatment plan

February 2015

3.16 Engage with the alcohol industry

a) Promote the participation of the alcohol industry to support the Alcohol Management Plan

Lead: Alcohol Reference GroupAssociated: Liquor Accord

Measures in the Alcohol Management Plan effecting licensees are fully implemented

December 2016

b) Seek commitment from the alcohol industry to undertake health promotion awareness outlined in strategy 3.1 a).

Lead: Liquor AccordAssociated: Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

Completion of hospitality staff in FASD awareness training

April 2015

c) Encourage the alcohol industry to develop and continue risk management plans such as the plastic bottles

Lead: Liquor Accord Concept, development and implementation of any harm-reduction initiative by the alcohol industry

December 2016


Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframed) Seek commitment from the alcohol

industry to promote safer drinking through incentivising low alcohol content products

Lead: Liquor Accord An increase in current 2014 consumption of low alcoholic products

December 2015

3.17 Support and align the Tennant Creek Alcohol Management Plan with the Tennant Creek Community Safety Plan

a) Develop a shared understanding of each organisation’s role and responsibiity towards community safety

Lead: NT PoliceAssociated: Alcohol Reference Group

Endorsement by government and the implementation of the Alcohol Management Plan and the Community Safety Plan

April 2015

b) Encourage community members and stakeholders to support the identified Goals in the Tennant Creek Community Safety Plan

Lead: NT PoliceAssociated: Alcohol Reference Group

Endorsement by government and the implementation of the Alcohol Management Plan and the Community Safety Plan

April 2015


Goal Area Four – Governance, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation Aim: a) Effective governance of the AMP, with regular monitoring and mechanisms to address feedback and complaints

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe4.1 Effective governance of the

Tennant Creek Alcohol Reference Group

a) Active participation of ARG members in regular ARG meetings

Lead: Individual Alcohol Reference Group members

Ongoing meetings that meet a quorum at every meeting.

Ongoing

b) Regular two way communication by the ARG members with the community regarding progress in reducing alcohol-related harm

Lead: Alcohol Reference GroupAssociated: Tennant Creek community members

An understanding by Tennant Creek community on the Alcohol Management Plan progress

Ongoing

c) Regular reviews and updates of strategies in the AMP at each ARG meeting, to include any emerging alcohol-related harms and incidents.


Ongoing meetings that meet a quorum where ARG members undertake a progress report

Ongoing

d) ARG members to demonstrate leadership by conducting regular communication with non ARG community members and stakeholder groups relating to the Alcohol Management Plan

Lead: Individual Alcohol Reference Group members

Evidence that regular community consultation and community members abreast of the Alcohol Management Plan

Ongoing

e) Public promotion of the ARG and communication options that encourge feedback through enhancing current Facebook page, communication flyers and NT Government website


Up-to-date information available to the public

Ongoing

f) Develop roles and responsibilities and code of conduct guidelines for ARG members


Development of a roles and responsibility of an ARG member that includes code of conduct guidelines

April 2015

g) Establish a clear complaints mechanism including a complaints register


Agreement reached on a complaints system and made available to the public

April 2015


Aim: b) Clear process for ongoing review, evaluation of the AMP that is transparent and accountable to the government and community of Tennant Creek

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe4.2 Establish regular reporting

mechanism and reviewa) Establish clear reporting mechanisms

that include the ARG reporting against implementation and outcomes


Development of a reporting framework that reports the successes of the AMP

June 2015 – June 2016

b) Production of a quarterly progress report for external stakeholders and placed on the NTG website


Distribution of a quarterly progress report, made available to the public

June 2015 – 2017

c) Establish a review process which identifies and highlights any area that needs improvement


Implementation of a review process that results in greater achievements within the AMP

Yearly


Aim: c) Respective regular feedback and engagement with stakeholders and publish the progress of the AMP.

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe4.3 Develop a communication

strategya) Promote and advocate for the

Alcohol Management Plan associated strategies


The majority of the strategies within the AMP have been achieved and promoted through external communication

June 2015 – June 2016

b) Develop a communication strategy to promote the Alcohol Management Plan


The development of a communication tool that outlines the successes and identified improvement of the AMP

October 2015

4.4 Provide regular feedback to the community

Commit and develop a systematic approach to provide regular feedback to Tennant Creek community residents regarding the Alcohol Management Plan.


Demonstrated clear communication to the Tennant Creek community that outlines progress of the AMP.

June 2015


Aim: d) Monitoring strategies that include qualitative and quantitative measures and access to local data to help identify outcomes, short and long-term trends.

Strategies How are we going to do it? Partner(s) Success Timeframe4.5 Evaluation and Monitoring of

the Alcohol Management Plan

a) Ongoing monitoring of the Alcohol Management Plan at the regular ARG meeting


An ongoing Agenda item at each ARG and a monitoring tool used to monitor the AMP

June 2015 – June 2016

b) Six montly alcohol data sets to provide factual patterns on alcohol related behaviour and the impact of the Alcohol Management Plan against trends


The production of alcohol data that clearly identifies alcohol-related trends tabled at meetings

Ongoing

c) Commitment to a full bi-annual evaluation by the ARG and Secretariat


Publication of a bi-annual document that evaluates the AMP

June 2015


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