Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Quarterly Report January – March 2014
There have been 104 people referred for Alcohol Mandatory Treatment during the January - March quarter.
The Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Tribunal held 123 hearings involving 114 people in the past three months. Of these, 42 people were placed on Residential Treatment Orders and 16 people were placed on Community Treatment Orders. 33 people were released by the Tribunal. Two hearings were not able to proceed as the time period for convening the Tribunal had been exceeded. The Tribunal revoked or altered orders on 8 occasions during the period including for people whose original order was made in the previous quarter.
Assessment phase commences when the person is transferred from protective custody.
The person is assessed by nursing and medical staff and offered treatment for alcohol withdrawal and primary health care. There is a 96 hour period for completion of an
assessment report to the Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Tribunal. The Tribunal has 96 hours to convene and make a Treatment Order. These orders may be for up to three months, and may be either Residential or Community Treatment Orders or a release order is made.
Treatment phase involves ongoing management of drug withdrawal and treatment of primary health care needs as well as treatment of addiction. Re-linking clients with their family and support structures, behaviour and resilience therapy and reconnecting with employment and skills development are also key objectives of treatment.
Aftercare plans come into effect when the person has completed their Treatment Order.
People on Aftercare Plans are monitored by case managers after completing mandatory treatment. The Aftercare Plan will link the person to ongoing support in the community including accommodation, primary health care, ongoing treatment for the management of addiction and other supports. 46 people commenced their After Care Plan during this quarter.
Admissions to AMT Health Services January to March 2014
Darwin Katherine Alice Springs
Nhulunbuy Total
People currently in Assessment 3 2 5 0 10
People currently on a Treatment Order 26 16 15 1 58
People commencing Aftercare during the
quarter (excludes those from Quarter 2) 1 0 0 0 1
People released before or during
treatment 16 9 8 0 33
People assessed with no order made 2 0 0 0 2
Total 48 27 28 1 104
Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Services
Income management orders are made for clients on mandatory treatment orders and who are eligible welfare recipients. Income management is provided through Centrelink and helps people better manage their money to meet essential household needs and expenses eg rent, bills, food and education.
Money that is income managed cannot be spent on items such as alcohol, tobacco, or gambling products.
During the reporting period the Tribunal issued a total of 76 Income Management Orders with the following duration:
Income Management Order
Number
3 months 0
6 months 2
9 months 10
12 months 64
