The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Association of the ACT (ATODA) has been working
alongside ACT Health, the Department of Education, the ACT Council of Parents and
Citizens Associations, the Association of Independent Schools of the ACT and the
Association of Parents and Friends of ACT Schools to organise a series of
community information forums for parents, carers and teachers.
The community information forum will aim to target the parents and guardians of 12 to 17 years olds as well as members of the ACT community who may be in a position to influence young people.
These forums will aim to increase the knowledge of parents, carers and community
members about alcohol use among secondary school students aged 12 – 17 and the
risks of harm.
The forum objective is to increase knowledge and awareness of:
- Statistics on young people's alcohol consumption in the ACT
- The role of adults and the enabling environment
- Alcohol policy and law related issues in the ACT
- Generational shifts and attitudinal changes over time towards alcohol.
Forums will be held:
- Tuesday 11th October, 7pm - 8.30 UCHSK, Kaleen
- Wednesday 12th October, 7pm - 8.30pm Caroline Chisholm, Chisholm
- Tuesday 15th November, 7pm - 8.30pm Canberra Grammar, Red Hill
- Wednesday 16th November, 7pm - 8.30pm Emmaus Christian School, Dickson
ATODA will present a 10-15 minute introduction which will be followed by a 30-40 minute presentation addressing each of the objectives of the session. Expert alcohol and other drug trainer and facilitator, Annie Bleeker, will lead this presentation. The remainder of the forum will be allocated to Q & A. This will be a free event for attendees.