Drug & Alcohol Worker, Miss Kelly-Ann Rowe, has successfully completed the Foundation Skills Alcohol and other Drug Work Course through the AH&MRC Aboriginal Health College.

Please call WAMS Reception on (02) 6828 1611 for further information regarding this service.

Kelly Rowe is WAMS Drug & Alcohol Worker. Previously a Clinic Health Worker, she brings with her a variety of skills and experience to this position.

The Drug & Alcohol Worker, and other WAMS staff link their programs to each other to consolidate services to individuals, families and communities.

The WAMS Drug & Alcohol Worker provides assistance to individuals in finding ways of dealing with their addiction, be it by way of counselling or being admitted into a rehabilitation centre, or simply by just having someone thhere to support them whilst they have a go at kicking their habit by themselves. They also provide emotional support to the families and lend a helping hand when needed.

There are two rehabilitation centres that the Drug & Alcohol Worker liaises with on a regular basis: they are Orana Haven, located south of Brewarrina, and The Roy Thorne Rehabilitation Centre in Moree.

As part of the role in the community, counselling and educational sessions are available to individuals, groups and agencies. For example, the Drug & Alcohol Worker has spoken to schools in the WAMS service area of the dangers associated with drugs and alcohol.

Pamphlets, video materials are available to lend. Home visits are provided, individual consultations (eg the police cells, local domestic violence service and proclaimed place) and patient follow up.