The following links to support drug and alcohol education in Queensland schools include sites from a range of organisations such as government departments and non-government organisations. Information and resources on these sites should be checked for appropriateness for the student cohort and the needs of the community before using them in learning experiences. The inclusion of resources in school-based programs is at the discretion of the principal in consultation with the school community.
General Information
Mental Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
Research Centres
The ATOD 
Unit is a Queensland Health site for alcohol and drug workers, dedicated to the treatment and prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems in Queensland.
ADIN provides a central point of access to quality, internet-based alcohol and drug information provided by prominent organisations in Australia and internationally. ADIN is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing as part of the National Illicit Drug Strategy and managed by the Australian Drug Foundation.
ASADA works with the community, sporting organisations and international agencies. They provide information about and advocacy for the elimination of doping in Australian sport.
This Commonwealth government website , a school-based element of a whole-of-government measure to combat the uptake of methamphetamines, was developed in response to an identified gap in existing school-based prevention programs in relation to ecstasy and related drugs. It contains five major sections:
A key feature is the number of different 'stories', each with discussion questions.
The NCPIC mission is to reduce the use of cannabis in Australia by preventing uptake and providing the community with evidence-based information and interventions. This site includes a range of publications about cannabis use, prevention and treatment and information and resources targeted for the education sector.
QNADA is a new peak body and aims to represent a wide range of small and large organisations providing services such as alcohol and drug education, prevention and treatment.
This resource provides ideas to assist in holding successful, enjoyable and safe parties for everyone concerned including parents, hosts and guests.
The REDI website is an online collection of drug education resources and a 'reading room', designed specifically to support comprehensive school drug education programs. The 'Resources' section includes resources for the classroom (primary and secondary, including videos), the community and tertiary, and for professional development. The 'Reading room' includes key publications such as national strategies and action plans, practical REDI ideas, research, statistics and websites.
KidsMatter is a mental health initiative by the Commonwealth government, aimed at primary school children.
It includes four components:
A range of resources such as information sheets, program guides and e-newsletters to support each of the four KidsMatter components have also been specifically designed for parents, carers and school staff. The resources include many practical suggestions for supporting children's development and mental health.
MindMatters is a national mental health initiative for secondary schools funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. It aims to support Australian secondary schools in promoting and protecting the mental health, and social and emotional wellbeing of all the members of school communities. The site includes a resource kit for secondary schools (eight downloadable booklets) and a calendar of free professional development workshops held in each state. The website complements the resource kits that have been sent to Australian secondary schools.
NDARC conducts research and related activities that aim to increase the effectiveness of Australian and International treatment and other intervention responses to alcohol and other drug related harm. This site is an information portal for drug and alcohol information and research.
NDRI conducts and disseminates research that contributes to the primary prevention of harmful drug use and the reduction of drug related harm in Australia. NDRI plays a key role in national harm prevention strategies through research designed to establish the preventative potential of legislative, economic, regulatory and educational interventions.
NCETA is an internationally recognised research centre that works as a catalyst for change in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) field. The promotion of Workforce Development principles, research and evaluation of effective practices is NCETA's core business.
QADREC provides research output at a national and international level in alcohol and drug-related areas, training for professionals responding to alcohol and drug problems, and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in alcohol and drugs. Staff also provide support for resource development.
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