February 2012 News
We are seeking applications for the following positions:
Part Time Counsellor/Group Facilitator
Casual AOD support workers
We are seeking expressions of interest for the following:
Althea Wellness Centre Reference Group - Consumer Representative
Position Descriptions, Selection Criteria and more information is available on our employment page, click here
Accreditation
DIRECTIONS ACT is now an accredited organisation through the Quality Improvement Council.
The Quality Improvement Council Limited (QIC) is an Australasian standards development and accreditation body serving the health and community services sectors. An incorporated not-for-profit body, QIC has been awarding accreditation to organisations meeting its Standards for some 20 years. Until 1998, QIC was known as the Community Health Accreditation and Standards Program (CHASP).
Hours of operation over the holiday season
COMPASS
Our groups will cease from Wednesday 14 December 2011 and recommence fortnightly from 25 January 2012
SMART Recovery
Our groups will cease from Friday December 16 2011 and recommence from Tuesday 17 January 2012
Operation Unite
DIRECTIONS ACT partnered with the Australian Federal Police to support the ‘Operation Unite’ initiative. The operation was conducted from 2-4 December 2011. Operation Unite is a joint initiative of Police Commissioners across Australia and New Zealand. It demonstrates the united determination of police to challenge alcohol misuse, crime, violence and anti-social behaviour and achieve significant change in Australia and New Zealand. Operation Unite is a component of the ANZPAA Alcohol Misuse Strategy 2010-2012. The Strategy identifies opportunities for police to continue to inform and influence the alcohol agenda.
DIRECTIONS ACT worked with the Australian Federal Police for this community health initiative with a presence in the local media and on the streets of Canberra during the operation. The key message reinforced to young people and the wider community were the risk taking behaviours associated with excessive alcohol consumption, and in particular, binge drinking.
WIN News coverage of the event
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Althea Wellness Centre
GP Clinic – Primary Health Care
Althea Wellness Centre has a GP who is available for sessions in the afternoon on Tuesday's. The Althea Wellness Centre is available to all people with alcohol and other drug issues, DIRECTIONS ACT clients and their families. A Triage Nurse will assist you and take details prior to your appointment with the General Practitioner.
The GP clinic bulk bills people through Medicare with Healthcare cards and charges a small fee for those who do not have these cards in addition to the Medicare Fee. Please ensure that you bring your Medicare card with you, particularly if you will be having tests, such as liver function tests.
Secondary Health Care
The clinic works in a partnership approach with other agencies and organisations to deliver excellence in health and allied health services, so that people are treated with respect and dignity while accessing health services.
To view the Althea page, click here
Ring for Bookings (essential): 6122 8080
COMPASS Support Group for Families
The COMPASS Support Group offers families a supportive environment to discuss issues and learn strategies to manage alcohol and other drug issues.
The facilitators are experienced counsellors at DIRECTIONS ACT and COMPASS meets fortnightly 6pm – 8pm at the Woden Office.
COMPASS aims to help family members navigate through this difficult period, providing information, support and resources, assisting people to manage self care and wellbeing.
To view the Event Calendar, click here
To view the COMPASS Support page, click here
Ring: 6122 8000 ask for Bek or Barry
SMART Recovery
Smart Recovery is a program that assists people recover from their addiction regardless of the type of addiction.
This free program runs for 90 minutes and is based on four main areas:
- Motivation to abstain
- Coping with urges
- Problem solving
- Lifestyle balance
To view the SMART Recovery page, click here
To view the Event Calendar, click here
For more information ring: 6122 8000
To view all our Support Groups, click here