Creating Synergy 2019: Drugs and Young People
Conference— 9 May 2019
Event dates: 6–7 June 2019, Wollongong, NSW.
Drug and alcohol abuse
A large proportion of poor birth outcomes among Aboriginal Western Australians are attributable to smoking, alcohol and substance misuse, and assault
Report— 9 April 2019
This article looks at some of the factors that might account for why Aboriginal infants have poorer birth outcomes than non-Aboriginal infants.
Report – Shifting minds: Queensland mental health, alcohol and other drugs strategic plan 2018–2023
News— 21 January 2019
This plan provides the direction to strengthen and reform Queensland’s mental health, alcohol and other drugs and related systems.
Report – Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Northern Territory 2018–2024
News— 17 December 2018
This report details a whole-of-government strategy for addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in the Northern Territory.
News – Breakthrough for Families: A new program for individuals and their families affected by ice and other drugs (Qld)
News— 11 December 2018
This program, announced by the Queensland Government, aims to help families and significant others of individuals affected by ice and other drugs.
Report – Mission Australia youth survey report 2018
News— 4 December 2018
This report from Mission Australia presents findings from its 17th annual survey of young people aged 15–19 years about issues that concern them.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use
Short article— 5 October 2018
We provide an overview of the national diagnostic tool and a guide to its use for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Young Minds Matter: Mental disorders and risk-taking behaviour among 13-17 year-olds in Australia
Short article— 5 September 2017
This article explores the high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and other risky behaviours among children and adolescents with mental disorders.
Housing problems among rural populations with mental health and/or substance use issues
Short article— 10 June 2015
Recent research provides new insight into the experiences of this population when trying to obtain suitable housing
Join the Conversation - Supporting children and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
Short article— 10 December 2014
This webinar described some of the adverse consequences of FASD, and outlined strategies for supporting children with FASD in out-of-home care.
