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Links from Understanding Complex Needs

For more information on the various pathways to complexity see:

• Atkinson J. (2008) Trauma Trails, Recreating Song Lines: The Transgenerational Effects of Trauma on Indigenous Australia, Melbourne, Vic: Spinifex Press.
• Baldry, E., Dowse, L. & Clarence, M. (2011) 'Background paper: People with mental health and cognitive disability: Pathways into and out of the criminal justice system', UNSW School of Social Sciences and International Studies: Sydney.
• Carson, B., Dunbar, T., Chenhall, R.D. & Bailie R. (eds) (2007) Social Determinants of Indigenous Health, Allen & Unwin: Crows Nest, NSW.
• Community Sector Consulting (2011) NGO Practice Enhancement Program: Working with Complex Needs Initiative Literature Review and Member Consultation, NADA: Sydney.
• Donaghy, C., Becker, H. & Flaherty, I. (2012) 'An examination of drug and alcohol services engaging with complex needs in New South Wales, Australia', Mental Health and Substance Use Journal, Vol Five, Issue Four, August.
• HREOC (Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission) (1997) Bringing Them Home: National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander Children from their Families, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission: Sydney, NSW.
• Simpson, J., Martin, M. & Green, J. (2001) The Framework Report: Appropriate Community Services in NSW for Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities and Those at Risk of Offending, Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS) and NSW CID (Council for Intellectual Disability).
• NADA (Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies) (2009) Tools for Change: A New Way of Working with Families and Carers, NADA: Sydney.
• Ranzijn, R., McConnochie, K. & Nolan, W. (2010) Psychology and Indigenous Australian, Foundations of Culture Competence, Palgrave Macmillan: South Yarra, Victoria.
• Wilkinson, R. & Marmot, M. (2003) Social Determinants of Health: The Solid Facts, 2nd edition, World Health Organization: Copenhagen.
• For information and resources on state and federal human rights and anti-discrimination legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) and Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), go to www.humanrights.gov.au.

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Links from Cognitive Impairment – What you Need to Know

• IDRS (Intellectual Disability Rights Service) (2009) Introduction to Intellectual Disability, IDRS: Sydney.
• NSW CID (Council on Intellectual Disability) (2006) NSW CID Health Information Fact Sheets, NSW CID: Sydney.
• Synapse Fact Sheets on Brain Injury
• arbias (2011a) Looking Forward: Acquired Brain Injury (4th ed), arbias: Victoria.
• arbias (2011b) Looking Forward: Information and Specialised Advice on Alcohol Related Brain Impairment, arbias: Victoria.
• Arbias (2012) Our Health Our Way (3rd ed), arbias: Victoria.
• Stokes, J. (ed) (2012) Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Australia,, NIDAC (National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee): ACT.
• Russell Family Fetal Alcohol Disorders Association (rffada) website.
• NOFASD website

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Links from Criminal Justice Contact - What you Need to Know

• NSW Ombudsman (2008) Supporting People with an Intellectual Disability in the Criminal Justice System: Progress Report, Sydney.
• Intellectual Disability Rights Council (IDRS) (2012) Step By Step Guide To Making A Section 32 Application For A Person With An Intellectual Disability, Sydney.
• arbias & La Trobe University (2010) Acquired Brain Injury: Screening, Identification and Validation in the Victorian Correctional System, La Trobe University.
• CRC (Community Restorative Centre) and NSW Department of Corrective Services (2008) Planning Your Release: NSW Exit Checklist, CRC &NSW Department of Corrective Services: Sydney.
• CRC (Community Restorative Centre) & NSW Department of Corrective Services (2007) Getting Out: Your Guide to Survival on the Outside, CRC & NSW Department of Corrective Services: Sydney.
• CRC (Community Restorative Centre) (2011) Court Support Information, CRC: Sydney
• NADA (Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies) and Legal Aid NSW (2012) Supporting Your Client in Court: Tips for Drug and Alcohol Workers, CRC: Sydney.
• The Intellectual Disability Rights Services (IDRS) has developed a guide called Introduction to Intellectual Disability (IDRS 2009) that contains a summary of points to consider when working with people with intellectual disability and people with cognitive impairment.
• See also the fact sheet Maximise People's Ability to Make Their Own Decisions (IDRS 2004)
• Scope (2007) See Scope Vic for information on how to create Easy English resources
• Plain English Campaign (year unknown), How to Write Plain English, Plain English Campaign: United Kingdom

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Links from Practice Tips for Workers

• Marsh, A., Dale, A. & Willis, L. (2007a) A Counsellor's Guide to Working with Alcohol and Drug Users, Drug and Alcohol Office Western Australia: Perth
• Victoria Department of Human Services, The Multiple and Complex Needs Initiative
• Mental Health Services (2008) Resource Manual: Assertive Case Management: A Proactive Approach, Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania.
• A case study of modifying group work in a correctional setting for people with a cognitive impairment.
• NADA (Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies) (2013c) Referral Pathways Template, NADA: Sydney.
• National Centre for Education and Training of Addictions (NCETA) Feeling Deadly, Working Deadly Indigenous AOD Worker Wellbeing Resource Kit and Workforce Development TIPS (particularly Chapter 13: Worker Wellbeing).

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Links from Screening and Assessment for Cognitive Impairment

• Transcultural Mental Health Centre, NSW Health, Mental Health Transcultural Assessment Checklist.
• Queensland Government, Indigenous Risk Impact Screen (IRIS) and Brief Intervention website.
• NADA (Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies) (2013b) Brief Guide to Cognitive Impairment Screening and Assessment Tools, NADA: Sydney.
• Cullen, B., O'Neill, B., Evans, J., Coen, R. & Lawlor, B. (2007) 'A review of screening tests for cognitive impairment', Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 78, 790–99.
• Ismail, Z., Rajji, T.K. & Shulman, K.I. (2010) 'Brief cognitive screening instruments: An update', International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 25, 111–20.
• arbias, Brain Foundation Victoria, Headway Victoria (2005) Your Guide to Neuropsychological Assessment, arbias, Brain Foundation Victoria, Headway Victoria.
• Visit alcoholpregnancy.telethonkids.org.au/resources/fasd-diagnostic-guidelines for information on diagnosing FASD.

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Links from Making your Service Complex Needs Capable

• Training Needs Analysis Template (NADA 2013d)
• Complex Needs Pre-training Survey example (NADA 2013e)
• Complex Needs Post-training Survey example (NADA 2013f)
• Cognitive Impairment Survey (NADA 2013g, Adapted from Questionnaire on Cognitive Impairment, The Lyndon Community, 2012)
• For guidance on developing a training needs assessment and staff professional development in the sector, see the NCETA Workforce Development 'TIPS (Theory Into Practice Strategies): A Resource Kit for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Field (Chapter 9: Professional Development).
• For guidance on developing a change management workforce development approach see NCETA Workforce Development 'TIPS (Theory Into Practice Strategies): A resource Kit for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Field (Chapter 7: Organisational Change) and the Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services, developed by the National Centre on Family Homelessness (US).
• Change Management Template (NADA, 2013a).
• The Service Communications Audit Template provides a starting point for reviewing service practice and includes questions relating to three key communication areas.
• WHOS review of complex needs assessment and treatment options data (WHOS Complex Needs Client Data Survey: Assessment and Treatment Options).
• NADA (Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies) (2009) Tools for Change: A New Way of Working with Families and Carers, NADA: Sydney.
• The Bouverie Centre and NADA (Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies) (2012). From Individuals to Families: Single Session Family Consultations DVD. The Bouverie Centre, Melbourne, provides practical examples from alcohol and drug services on how you might implement and sustain family-inclusive practice. See www.nada.org.au/resources
• Marsh, A., Dale, A. & Willis, L. (2007a) A Counsellor's Guide to Working with Alcohol and Drug Users, Drug and Alcohol Office Western Australia: Perth.
• The NADA website partnerships webpage www.nada.org.au/resources/partnerships lists a range of resources and links to further information that may help you in developing effective partnerships.
• Skinner, N., Roche, A.M., O'Connor, J., Pollard, Y. & Todd, C. (eds) (2005) Workforce Development TIPS (Theory Into Practice Strategies): A Resource Kit for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Field, National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction, NCETA: Flinders University, Adelaide.
• The NADA Policy Toolkit contains template policies, procedures and checklists to guide many aspects of service delivery including templates for inclusive practice police, quality improvement, external relations.
• Further support for quality improvement can be found in the NADA Quality Improvement Resource Tool. ACHS EQuIP5 Quality Improvement Resource Tool for Non Government Drug and Alcohol Organisations (NADA 2013i)
• All NADA publications can be accessed at www.nada.org.au/resources/publications.

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