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Perth Seminar: Mental Health & Wellbeing of Young People 2011

Mental Health & Wellbeing of Young People 2011. For Education, Health and Welfare Professionals. PERTH ALL SPEAKERS WILL … Read More »

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Free Seminar: Generation Next – Public Parenting Seminar

This is a free seminar that is open to the public, especially parents and care givers. Seats are … Read More »

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The rise and fall of underage drinkers

25% of 14 to 19 year olds put themselves at risk of alcohol related harm each month 70% of … Read More »

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“Not Yet” should this be parent’s battle cry against early drinking?

43% teenagers drink to get drunk 66% teenagers think it is OK to get drunk occasionally 50% teenagers … Read More »

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The youth of yesterday enjoy the Ecstasy of today

3 out of 10 people in their 30s and 40s who previously tried ecstasy have used it in … Read More »

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Schoolies week: reassuring advice on how to negotiate the course

Paul Dillon, author of Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs and Generation Next speaker has some practical advice for parents … Read More »

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Ecstasy now drug of choice as alcohol prices rise

In 2009 the federal government increased taxes on alcopops, this coupled with increased alcohol prices has seen the … Read More »

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Top 10 teenager tips: how to say 'no' and still look cool

When it comes to drinking and taking drugs many young people face both social and peer pressures. Their … Read More »

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New teaching aid DVD Your Shout discusses the harms of teenage drinking

90% of teenagers have tried alcohol by 15 years of age 20% of teenagers regularly drink at harmful … Read More »

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Making false idols of celebrities who do drugs

Nearly 4 million people nationwide watched the Ben Cousins documentary Such is Life – The troubled times of … Read More »

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