Inclusion and Diversity – Briefing Paper

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The purpose of this Inclusion and Diversity briefing paper is to provide an overview of what our member organisations are currently doing to minimise barriers for people seeking help for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD), through inclusion and diversity practices. The aim of this report is to help identify where the ATDC can facilitate, support and advocate for greater development in diversity and inclusion in our member organisations. This briefing paper provides an overview of our members’ perspective on current barriers to access from different priority populations, and closes with the following recommendations for the ATDC:

  1. Develop a Tasmanian Inclusivity and Diversity Framework for the ATOD sector
  2. Provide training for staff in ATOD treatment contexts in the following topics (see full document below)
  3. Facilitate Collaboration and Capacity Building
  4. Embed Lived Experience Voice
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