A guide for specialist drug and alcohol treatment services Primary healthcare providers across Australia are now being encouraged to implement structured screening for risky substance use as part of routine care. Two validated models are currently in use[1]: Both models have been recognised by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and accepted (and […]
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FULL ASSIST SUITE NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN SIMPLIFIED CHINESE !
We are pleased to announce the addition of yet another set completed ASSIST 3.1. clinical resources, this time available in Simplified Chinese. We have worked tirelessly with colleagues at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai, China to develop the new ASSIST 3.1. resources in Simplified Chinese, published in our University of Adelaide/ASSIST […]
FULL ASSIST 3.1 SUITE NOW ALSO AVAILABLE IN ARABIC
We are pleased to announce the addition of a completed set of ASSIST 3.1. clinical resources available in Arabic. We have worked tirelessly with staff at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University in Dubai, UAE to develop the new ASSIST 3.1. resources in Arabic, published in our University of Adelaide/ASSIST Portal template. You can check these […]
ASSIST and ASSIST-LITE recognised by RACGP
The ASSIST program team are pleased to announce that the ASSIST and ASSIST LITE tools have been officially recognised as Accepted Clinical Resources by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). This recognition underscores the quality and reliability of these tools in supporting clinical practice. We encourage everyone to continue utilising these valuable resources […]
New eLearning module now available!
We’ve added a brand new online eLearning module for antenatal screening, using ASSIST-LiteThe online course for midwives features two sessions, exploring substance use in pregnancy, and how to support at-risk women and their babies using the ASSIST-Lite antenatal screening tool. These course provides valuable insights into:– Understanding and addressing substance use during pregnancy.– Administering the […]
NEW WORKSHOPS IN 2025: FOR WORKING WITH OLDER CLIENTS IN WA.
Attention Western Australian Allied Health Professionals: The ASSIST program will be delivering a series of workshops in Metro and regional WA in early 2025. As an allied health provider, you play a vital role in identifying and addressing substance use issues that affect the health and wellbeing of your older adult clients. Research shows misuse […]
FULL ASSIST SUITE AVAILABLE IN VIETNAMESE !
The Vietnamese Australian community is one of the largest Vietnamese diasporas globally, making the language one of the most commonly spoken languages throughout the country. We have worked with colleagues at the University of Hanoi to develop the full suite of ASSIST 3.1. Vietnamese resources in our University of Adelaide/ASSIST Portal template. The new version […]
ASSIST IN ACTION!
Professor Robert Ali and Dr Matthew Stevens were recently at the Drug and Alcohol Nurses Australasia Conference in Adelaide, where they delivered a workshop on Screening and Brief Interventions for alcohol and other drug problems. The workshop went well, but the resources were a big hit! Thank you to all who attended the workshop and […]
Vaping information sheet now available
We are pleased to announce the release of two drug information sheets designed to support you, as health professionals, in your ongoing efforts to promote public health. We are continuously monitoring and responding to public health trends and emerging threats. Our latest fact sheets are a direct response to significant recent developments in Australia. With […]
Introducing the new and improved ASSIST Checkup smartphone app!
We’ve made some big improvements to our app. Let’s take a look at some of the changes. Take a health checkup. As before, with the ASSIST Checkup, you quickly and easily assess the level of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs you might be consuming, and gain better insights into how it might be affecting you. […]