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Now we fight to practice sutures. A observation of Fitzroy 12 months on.

Now we fight to practice sutures. A observation of Fitzroy 12 months on. Delivering a Healthy WA. Fitzroy Crossing Alcohol Restriction. On the 19 May 2008, after a 6 month trial, the Director of Liquor Licensing imposed liquor restrictions in Fitzroy Crossing indefinitely .

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Now we fight to practice sutures. A observation of Fitzroy 12 months on.

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  1. Now we fight to practice sutures. A observation of Fitzroy 12 months on. Delivering a Healthy WA

  2. Fitzroy Crossing Alcohol Restriction • On the 19 May 2008, after a 6 month trial, the Director of Liquor Licensing imposed liquor restrictions in Fitzroy Crossing indefinitely. • The liquor restriction in Fitzroy Crossing is: The sale of packaged liquor, exceeding a concentration of ethanol in liquor of 2.7 per cent at 20oC, is prohibited to any person, other than a lodger (as defined in section 3 of the Act). • In practical terms this means that the only takeaway alcohol sold in Fitzroy Crossing is light beer.

  3. Reported Trends -12 Months On Police • An increase in reported domestic violence and alcohol related domestic violence – reported DV now a better refection of actual level of DV. • Decease in the total number of tasks attended and the proportion of alcohol related tasks. • Police now more able to do community patrols and clear other matters.

  4. Reported Trends -12 Months On Health • The average number of ED presentations have decreased. • There has been a decrease in the frequency of severe injury presentations to the emergency department. • Significant improvement in working conditions brought on by the new hospital and the changing nature of presentations due to the reduction in alcohol has made it easier to recruit and retain staff.

  5. Reported Trends -12 Months On • Government and non-government services have reported that there is a better environment in which to deliver their programs. • There is still a divide between those who want the restrictions and those who don’t – however, this seems to have improved since the restrictions became indefinite. • Fitzroy is no longer seen as a ‘party town’ by residents and visitors.

  6. Fitzroy Valley Alcohol and Other Drug Management Committee The Committee was established to ensure that all AOD programs, funding and research was done in a coordinated and collaborative manner with the best interest of the community in mind. Membership includes government agencies, Indigenous NGOs, community members and hotel manager. Meets every two months. Communication, engaged research, culturally appropriate resources and advocating for community initiatives.

  7. Community Observations ‘The haze caused by too much grog has been lifted from our community. We now have a chance, with help, to really change the culture and the future of our community.’ ‘Before, when the pub cut you off, drinkers used to abuse the staff. Now, other drinkers step in and stop the people abusing the staff and explain why they can’t have grog. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.’

  8. Parting Observations • Liquor restrictions are only part of the solution. • They allow for a window of opportunity to develop and implement other initiatives to create a sustainable and healthier community. • We used to dread doing sutures, we had so many to do. Now, we fight each other to practice doing sutures. Fitzroy Crossing Nurse January 2009

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