AADS Prime Objectives

2.1	To apply evidence based practice and explore innovative approaches to combat AOD misuse and act courageously in the application of these methods with Aboriginal people.
2.2	To provide holistic family focused intervention programs that are “culturally secure” and are based within an Aboriginal Terms of Reference.
2.3	To ensure AADS staff are adequately trained, dedicated and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal individuals and families affected by AOD misuse.
2.4	To acquire and fully apply the resources needed to battle with AOD misuse by individuals and families within Aboriginal communities.
2.5	To restore and strengthen the family and family values as a central agency in the war on AOD misuse and to build capacity within families to identify and remove risk factors that threaten strong families.
2.6	To build capacity of the community and family to combat AOD misuse through the establishment of strong service partnerships, the sharing of knowledge and resources and affective deployment of programs.
2.7	To identify and carry on a vigorous battle against the root causes of AOD misuse and help others recognize that AOD misuse is a symptom and not the sole cause of Aboriginal family and society break down.
2.8	To develop and deploy programs that are sustainable and that can strengthen and protect Aboriginal culture, language as it exists in a contemporary setting.
2.9	To educate future generations of Aboriginal people about AOD misuse and harm minimization practices.
2.10	To maintain high standards of Corporate Governance and Best Practice using Continuous Improvement and Quality Framework Standards to strengthen management and the “administrative engine” within AADS.

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