Alcohol & Other Drugs In 2019, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experienced 23% of alcohol and other drug concerns, which was 1.4 times greater than nonindigenous Australians (17 % ). Tobacco usage was the most common factor contributing to the most illness burden for Indigenous peoples in Australia in 2018, accounting for 12 percent of the total disease burden. AOD Social Workers are working at Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation in order to support the community, support in eradicating AOD issues by having autonomy over their decision by informed consents, and delivering culturally safe and appropriate services each and every time. Our team is following (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Drug Strategy 2014–2019) in order to support our community. Overview Of The Strategy
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