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WELCOME TO OUR NOVEMBER E-NEWSLETTER
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Dear *|FNAME|*,
Term 4 school holidays are fast approaching! End-of-school celebrations are already starting for many students, with many young people looking forward to parties with friends and other social events now that the end-of-year break is just around the corner!
In this newsletter, we'll be sharing trusted resources to support you when educating young people on how they can avoid drug related harms, stay safe and have fun! You'll also find information on school-based prevention programs, including tips to consider when planning for the school year ahead in 2023!
To access our other resources for teachers, educators and health professionals interested in drug prevention:
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CATCH UP ON OUR LAST WEBINAR!
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Didn't get a chance to join our webinar on changing trends in youth drinking? No problem! You can access the full webinar recording + slides presented by Dr Michael Livingston from the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) below. This webinar covers:
- Data on trends in alcohol consumption in Australia
- Research into reasons for the decline in youth drinking
- How youth drinking impacts drinking into adulthood
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RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
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Harm reduction: set, setting, drug
As the school year closes out for students and major social events such as Schoolies/Leavers Week are beginning, it's important for young people assessing and reducing drug related harms to not only consider the risks associated with the drug they are consuming, but also their own individual risk factors and their environment. Click here to learn more.
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Choosing resources for school-based prevention
When it comes to selecting drug and alcohol education resources to use in the classroom, how do you know what's appropriate for your students? It's important to consider the research that shows whether they will be effective. For tips on choosing a school-based prevention program for next year, click here.
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Polydrug Use: Factsheet
Mixing drugs or taking one drug when under the influence of another drug is known as polydrug use. Share this factsheet in your next class or client session to highlight the effects and dangers of combining different combinations of drug types – just in time for the end-of-year break!
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Recommended program: OurFutures
Did you know that you can access OurFutures (formerly Climate Schools) for free until April 2023? The program provides effective health education courses for secondary school students. There are five interactive, curriculum-aligned modules available to use. For more information, visit their website.
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RESOURCES FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMUNITIES
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Have you heard of Strong & Deadly Futures? It's a school-based alcohol and drug prevention program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary students that is culturally inclusive, incorporates cultural strengths, and focuses on empowerment of the students. The Strong & Deadly Futures program is currently being trialled in 24 schools across Australia. For more information or to register your interest, click here.
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About 21,500 Australians aged 14 and over are expected to have taken part in the 2022 National Drug Strategy Household Survey.
With results from the survey due to be released mid to late next year, check out what the data from 2019 says about Australian young people’s alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use here.
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An Australian study which looked at the relationship between alcohol and other drug use & high school noncompletion in adult twins, found those who had used sedatives & inhalants were less likely to have completed high school, when compared to their twin who didn't use these substances. Read more here.
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Do you know a young person who is passionate about digital health? We're looking for people aged 13-17 to take part in a new research project by testing a health app called Health4Life, which aims to improve the physical and mental health of young people in adolescence, whilst reducing their risk of chronic disease in adulthood.
If someone you know might be interested, please share this link with them to complete our short survey & participate in a 30 day trial!
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ORDER YOUR FREE BOOKLETS!
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Before the new year arrives, be sure to order your FREE copy of the teachers and schools booklet for more information about school-based drug prevention.
You can also order our student version to share in your next health education class as a trusted, evidence-based resource!
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The aim of this e-newsletter is to provide our subscribers with information about drug prevention resources, and to share relevant news and events.
Please help us spread the word by forwarding this newsletter to teachers and educators within your networks, as well as health professionals interested in drug prevention for young people, and encourage them to subscribe here.
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