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Health Services Research & Evaluation Program/
Dissemination

ARTICLES

The Primary Care Partnership Strategy and the alcohol and other drug sector: ‘Getting on the agenda’. Victorian Alcohol And other Drug Association Newsletter, June 2006. Available at http://www.vaada.org.au/news/items/2006/06/80874-upload-00001.pdf (2006)

 

Berends, L.

Using multiple coders to enhance qualitative analysis: The case of interviews with consumers of drug treatment. Addiction Research and Theory, 13, 373-382. (2005)

 

Berends, L. & Johnston, J.

Young women and alcohol. Health Sharing Women (Newsletter of Women's Health Victoria), 12, 1–5. (2001)

 

Bowen, K.

Book review: Reflective practice writing and professional development by Gillie Bolton. Drug and Alcohol Review, 26(3), 345-349. (2007)

 

Roberts, B.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

Diversion: The highs and the lows, the challenges and the future. Keynote address at the Winter School in the Sun Conference, Brisbane, Queensland. (2003)

 

Alberti, S.

Drug Courts in Australia. Paper presented at the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) Conference.  Brisbane, November 2004. (2004)

 

Alberti, S.

Bridging the gap between ethics approval processes and health program evaluation. Paper presented at the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) Conference. Melbourne, November 2005. (2005)

 

Berends, L.

Ethics approval and the evaluation of alcohol and drug programs. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Australasian Evaluation Society. Brisbane, October 2005. (2005)

 

Berends, L.

Service System Review: The complexities of consultation. Paper presented at the Work in Progress (WIP) Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium, Melbourne. (2003)

 

Berends, L.

Regional factors and policy directions for early interventions. Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Drugs and Young People, Sydney, New South Wales. (2002)

 

Berends, L. & Bowen, K.

Young people’s views on early intervention. Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Drugs and Young People, Sydney, New South Wales. (2002)

 

Berends, L. & Bowen, K.

Evaluation of a web-based counselling intervention. Paper presented at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Research Symposium: Work In Progress (WIP) - New strategic directions. Melbourne, September 2005. (2005)

 

Berends, L. & Tyssen, E.

Issues and directions in the evaluation of Indigenous services. Paper presented at the Consolidate, Innovate, Expand: International Evaluation Conference of the Australasian Evaluation Society, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. (2001)

 

Berends, L., Bowen, K. & Roberts, B.

Consumer perspectives on alcohol and drug treatment. Paper presented at the Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) Conference, Brisbane. (2003)

 

Berends, L., Richards, J. & Ritter, A.

Koori wise – healing, helping hands: Promoting good health in Aboriginal communities. Paper presented at the 2001 Combined Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs and National Methadone Conference, Sydney, New South Wales. (2001)

 

Bowen, K.

Are client satisfaction surveys useful? Paper presented at the Work in Progress (WIP) Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium, Melbourne. (2003)

 

Devaney, M.

How many clients are treated for alcohol and drug issues on a typical day in Victoria? Poster presentation at Australian Professional Society of Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) Conference, Brisbane. (2003)

 

Devaney, M., Berends, L. & Ritter, A.

Assessment of blood borne virus transmission risk in Victorian prisons. Paper presented at the 14th International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (2003)

 

Heale, P., Alberti, S. & Barnes, L.

Screening and intervention for mental health disorders by alcohol and drug clinicians: Preliminary results from the PsyCheck Project. Paper presented at the Australian Winter School ‘Drugs, Lifestyles and Culture: Innovation and Evidence’. Brisbane, July 2005. (2005)

 

Norman, J. & Dann, F.

Experiences delivering, receiving and evaluating the PsyCheck II implementation project. Paper presented at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Research Symposium: Work In Progress (WIP) - New strategic directions. Melbourne, September 2005. (2005)

 

Norman, J. & Hall, K.

The rural and regional drug treatment service system review: The how and why of rural research. Paper presented at the Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium: Work in Progress (W.I.P.) - Perspectives on Partnerships. Melbourne, August 2004. (2004)

 

Norman, J. & Lourensz, C.

Screening and intervention for mental health disorders by alcohol and drug clinicians: Preliminary results from the PsyCheck Project. Paper presented at Australian Winter School. Brisbane, July 2005. (2005)

 

Norman, J., Lee, N., Jenner, L., Baker, A., Ritter, A., Hides, L., Hall, K., Kay-Lambkin, F. & Dann, F.

Challenges in evaluating self-help: Oxford Houses Evaluation, 2002-2005. Paper presented at the Work in Progress (WIP) Alcohol and Drug Symposium, Melbourne. (2003)

 

Roberts, B.

Intersectoral capacity-building initiatives in alcohol and drug services. Paper presented at Australasian Evaluation Society Conference ‘Diverse Voices in Evaluation’. Adelaide, October 2004. (2004)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

Towards bridging the gaps: Collaborative processes in the evaluation of the Dual Diagnosis Initiative. Paper presented at the Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium: Work in Progress (W.I.P.) - Perspectives on Partnerships. Melbourne, August 2004. (2004)

 

Roberts, B. & Nathan, P.

Black, white & the bridges in between: Improving linkages between indigenous & non-indigenous services & workers. Paper presented at the Rural Victorian Alcohol and Drug Conference, Warrnambool. (2003)

 

Roberts, B. & Thomas, J.

The Branching Out Project – evaluating an innovative offender program. Paper presented at the Work in Progress (WIP) Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium, Melbourne. (2003)

 

Swan, A.

The Maroondah Branching Out Project: Evaluation outcomes and experiences. Paper presented at the Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium: Work in Progress (W.I.P.) - Perspectives on Partnerships. Melbourne, August 2004. (2004)

 

Swan, A. & Prout, D.

Results from the Diversion Outcome Study (DOS): Victoria/Tasmania. Paper presented at the Combined Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) and National Methadone Conference, Adelaide, South Australia. (2002)

 

Swan, A., Hales, J. & Alberti, S.

Criminality among Australian Treatment Outcome participants at treatment intake: Victoria. Paper presented at the Combined Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) and National Methadone Conference, Adelaide, South Australia. (2002)

 

Swan, A., Holt, T., Ritter, A. & Pahoki, S.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation to the Standing Committee on Social Issues of New South Wales Parliament as part of their inquiry into the Inebriates Act. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2004)

 

Alberti, S. & Swan, A.

Evaluation and ethics: Stories from the field. AES discussion forum. Monthly seminar of the Victorian Branch of the Australasian Evaluation Society. Melbourne, April 2006. (2006)

 

Berends, L.

Service System Review: The Consumer Perspective. Presentation to Psychology Department, University of Ballarat, Ballarat. (2003)

 

Berends, L.

Turning Point Update. Presentation at Drug Treatment Service Providers Conference, Melbourne. (2002)

 

Berends, L.

Service System Review: An update. Presentation at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Learning Point Seminar Series, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, Melbourne. (2003)

 

Berends, L., Devaney, M., Clemens, S. & Richards, J.

Authenticity on the line: issues from a work-in-progress with a self help and mutual support organisation. Roundtable at Australasian Evaluation Society Conference ‘Diverse Voices in Evaluation’. Adelaide, October 2004. (2004)

 

Roberts, B.

Koori linkages workshop. Drug Treatment Service Providers Conference, Melbourne. (2002)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS

Juvenile Justice Pharmacotherapy Program Review. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2003)

 

Alberti, S.

WOMEN Pilot Program: Final Evaluation Report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2003)

 

Alberti, S., O'Keeffe, B. & Swan, A.

Health and Well-being Study: Victorian Court. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre and Health Outcomes International for Victorian Department of Justice. (2004)

 

Alberti, S., Panjari, M., Ritter, A. & Swan, A.

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Berends, L.

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Berends, L.

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Berends, L.

Pilot youth alcohol and drug day program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2003)

 

Berends, L. & Holt, T.

Is there a clinically valid and feasible minimum number of contacts in an episode of care? Final report for Drugs Policy & Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2005)

 

Berends, L., & Norman, J.

Barwon South West Region. Regional Youth Access Program evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2005)

 

Berends, L. & Pritchard, E.

Alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation (Discussion paper No 3). Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2003)

 

Berends, L. & Ritter, A.

Alcohol and drug supported accommodation (Discussion paper No 5). Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2003)

 

Berends, L. & Ritter, A.

Koori alcohol and drug services (Discussion paper No 6). Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2003)

 

Berends, L. & Ritter, A.

Youth Service System Review: A review of the Victorian Youth Drug Treatment Service System. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre for the Drugs Policy and Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2004)

 

Berends, L., Devaney, Norman, J., Ritter, A., Swan, A., Clemens, S. & Gardiner, P.

Rural Pathways: A review of the Drug Treatment Service System in regional and rural Victoria. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre for the Drugs Policy and Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2004)

Berends, L., Gardiner, P., Norman, J., Devaney, M., Ritter, A. & Clemens, S.

Service system review: Interim report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2002)

Berends, L., Ritter, A., Bowen, K., Clark, N., Clemens, S., Devaney, M., Richards, J. & Tiffen, R.

Evaluation of the Australian Defence Force Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Service Program. Final report for the Australian Defence Force, Commonwealth Government. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2005)

 

Berends, L., Roberts, B., Norman, J., Pritchard, E., Buykx, P. & Cameron, J.

Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Programs and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Services: Evaluation Overview. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Berends, L., Roberts, B., Bowen, K., Keene, O. & Dare, A.

The Northern Territory Illicit Drug Pre Court Diversion Program Training Report. Alice Springs and Darwin, Northern Territory of Australia: Department of Health and Community Services, Northern Territories. (2002)

 

Bowen, J.

Competency Based Training & Assessment Project. Evaluation report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2003)

 

Bowen, J. & Patterson, S.

Frankston Community Health Centre, Peninsula Drug and Alcohol Program (PENDAP), Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Bowen, K. & Berends, L.

Southern Healthcare Network, Westernport Drug and Alcohol Service (WDAS), Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Bowen, K. & Berends, L.

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS), Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Bowen, K. & Berends, L.

Dja Dja Wrung Aboriginal Association, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Dare, A. & Berends, L.

Central Gippsland Aboriginal Health & Housing Co-operative, Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Dare, A., Berends, L., Roberts, B. & Keene, O.

Mildura Aboriginal Corporation, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Dare, A., Bowen, K. & Berends, L.

Review of the client satisfaction survey of alcohol of drug treatment services.  Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2003)

 

Devaney, M. & Berends, L.

Evaluation of City of Melbourne Free Safe Syringe Bin Trial. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre for the City of Melbourne. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2004)

 

Devaney, M. & Berends, L.

Evaluation of the Mobile Overdose Response Service (MORS). A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre for the Drugs Policy and Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2004)

 

Devaney, M. & Berends, L.

Review of client services funding model: Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2002)

 

Heale, P., Swan, A., Bowen, K., Alberti, S., Hamilton, M. & Ritter, A.

Survey of Harms in Victorian Prisons. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2002)

 

Heale, P., Wallis, J., Swan, A. & Alberti, S.

Brief Interventions Clinical Treatment Guidelines: Pilot and evaluation report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2005)

 

Norman, J. & Berends, L.

Evaluation of The Mirabel Foundation Inc. Respite House and Recreation Program. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2004)

 

Norman, J. & Berends, L.

Acquired Brain Injury / Alcohol and Drug Resource Workers: Evaluation Report. Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. (2004)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

Action research at Birribi. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2003)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

An evaluation of Oxford Houses Australia, 2002-2005: Report. Melbourne: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre and Oxford Houses Australia. (2005)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

Dual Diagnosis Initiative: Evaluation report. Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services. (2004)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

Koori alcohol and drug linkages project. Document 1: Koori and mainstream alcohol and drug linkages. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2002)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

Koori alcohol and drug linkages project. Document 2: Linkages and team development within Koori community-controlled health organisations. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2002)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

Koori alcohol and drug linkages project. Document 3: Literature Review. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc. (2002)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Co-operative, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)

 

Roberts, B. & Berends, L.

Swan Hill & District Aboriginal Co-operative, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2001)