The health and well-being of Indigenous drug and alcohol workers: Results from a national Australian survey

摘要: article The increasing demand for alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services among the Australian Indigenous population, complex organisational challenges limitations, high unemployment rates are likely to negatively impact AOD workers' health well-being. Building capacity of workers is vital, as they play a crucial role in delivery offer essential support their communities. A national online survey was conducted examine organisational, workplace individual factors that might contribute levels stress well-being who provide clients. total 294 eligible surveys were completed; 184 (63%) from 108 (37%) non-Indigenous workers. Multiple regression models assess significant predictors mental well-being, job satisfaction, emotional exhaustion, turnover intention. typically experienced above average satisfaction relatively low exhaustion. However, 1 10 reported key predictor also significantly lower greater work/family imbalance, which contributor findings highlight importance implementing workforce development strategies focus on achieving culturally appropriate, equitable supportive conditions Preventing or managing stress, ensuring adequate salaries benefits, providing more opportunities career personal growth may increase reduce intention field.