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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1999 Week 13 Hansard (9 December) . . Page.. 4318 ..

A component of the reforms and restructure to the Program is the provision of two senior clinical positions within the Program. Both positions are focused on the professional development staff and the quality of service delivery within the Program. Both roles will provide clinical supervision for staff.

Based on the immediate needs of staff a four day training package will be delivered later this month. This will ensure that staff, who have made the transition into new and different roles are sufficiently skilled in their work with clients. A buddy system (where less experienced staff are supported and coached by more experienced staff members) has been established.

In February 2000 all staff will be assessed against the national alcohol and other drug worker competency standards. This will clearly identify the individual training needs of all staff. Areas in which staff require further support or training (either individually or Program wide) will be addressed following this process.

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