Original research
by
Brener, Loren et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Australia
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This research assessed the impact of COVID-19 on staff working at harm reduction and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in Australia in the first 9 months of the pandemic.
Findings/Key points
NSP and AOD services were able to implement COVID-19 infection control strategies, whilst maintaining and expanding service access through remote and innovative strategies in a manner which supported both clients and service providers, during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020.
Design/methods
Surveys (n=207) and interviews (n=16)
Keywords
Wrap-around services
Harm reduction
