Projects

Introduction

Vocational Rehabilitation Project

Armidale Indigenous Pathways

Lismore Regional Development

Murray Youth Strategy

University Recognition of VIS

Skill Ecosystems

Development of Support Kit to Provide Quality Workplacements for HSC Students in Government Departments

Rural Sustainable Future

Nowra Avionics Network

Knowledge Management Tools

Arabic Community Traineeships

Linking TAFE NSW and CDEP

Innovation Management

Improved VET Outcomes for People with a Disability

Improving VET Outcomes Using Personalised Learning

Northern Rivers Aboriginal Education, Training and Employment Project

Innovations for the Regions

Sustainable Water Management

Skills for Sustainability

Brokering Partnerships for Workforce Development in the New Manufacturing Sector

Gwydir Learning Regional Initiative

Promoting and Enhancing the Flexibility of Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Building the Capacity of Workers providing Alcohol and Other Drug Services to Aboriginal Communities
Promoting Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Innovative Vocational Education in stage 5 of Schooling

From Skill Shortages to Decent Work

The Way Ahead - Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program for Aboriginal People

Pathways to Work - Vocational Education and Training for Arabic Speaking Young Persons

Transitions for Young People with Disability

Promotional Program for Mature Age Workers

Building the Capacity of Workers Providing Alcohol and Other Drug Services to Aboriginal Communities

This project springs from the NSW Government’s response to the 2003 Summit on Alcohol Abuse and the 1999 Drugs Summit which recommended priority be given to strengthening the capacity of the workforce providing Alcohol and Other Drug Services in NSW. This project focuses on the critical area of building a competent Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) workforce to work with Aboriginal families and communities. The project goal was to develop and deliver customised training for Aboriginal health workers to build their base line skills and qualifications, and create learning and career pathways.

The Board recognised the skill shortage and policy imperative of expanding the training of the alcohol and other drug services workforce to work in Aboriginal communities. Following the successful development and delivery of a foundation course in Alcohol and Other Drug Services by TAFE NSW and the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council, the Board endorsed funding for the development of a Certificate IV course. The Certificate IV course structure, curriculum and teaching resources have now been developed by NSW Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council and have accredited by the NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board.

For more information about the Project on Building the Capacity of Workers Providing Alcohol and Other Drug Services to Aboriginal Communities, contact Raj Narchal on (02) 9561 1143 or email:raj.narchal@det.nsw.edu.au

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