From policy to implementation: child and family sensitive practice in the alcohol and other drugs sector

The Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) commissioned the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) to develop a comprehensive report on the current policy environment in relation to child and family sensitive practice in Australian alcohol and other drugs settings.
In undertaking this project, NCETA:

1. Completed a comprehensive audit and analysis of the jurisdictional policy framework that support or restrict the effective implementation of child and family sensitive practice in alcohol and other drugs service settings.
2. Consulted with key stakeholders in different jurisdictions who are recognised as operating effective child and family sensitive practices in alcohol and other drugs services.
3. Consulted with key stakeholders and drew upon completed reviews, research, guidelines and professional opinions, and critically assessed the policy frameworks that facilitate, challenge and/or obstruct effective implementation of child and family sensitive practices.
4. Developed a report comprising key findings and discussion of policy frameworks that may support and inform advocacy and advice to government on priorities for policy development, emerging issues, and measures by which these can be addressed.