Campaigns + Resources
Explore the campaigns and resources developed by NSW Health which provide the latest drug and alcohol information and raise awareness of effective ways to tackle drug issues in the community.
Resources

 

Stay strong and healthy posters, postcard and story book

Three posters, a postcard and story book for Aboriginal women and their partners and families, with information about: drug and alcohol and mental health issues during or following pregnancy; the availability of professional services; and the role of partners and family in supporting women.

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A quick guide to drugs and alcohol

Easy-to-read resource with information on a range of drugs, drug effects, drugs and driving, pregnancy, treatment, statistics, drugs and the law and where to go for help and further information.

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You don't need grog posters

Three posters promoting responsible drinking to Aboriginal teens and their parents. The posters encourage Aboriginal parents and teenagers to delay the age of initiation for alcohol consumption.

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Guides to dealing with grog for teenagers and parents

Two booklets with information for Aboriginal teenagers and parents about the risks associated with binge drinking and tips for having a safe and enjoyable night.

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Guides to dealing with alcohol for teenagers and parents

A suite of resources with information for young people and parents about the risks associated with binge drinking and tips for having a safe and enjoyable night.

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Drug Safety: guide to a better night

A wallet-sized foldout card for young adults (18 - 25 years) with information on the harms associated with club drugs, how to respond to a drug emergency and where to find help. The drugs covered include ecstasy, GHB and Ice.

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Drug Smart card

A wallet-sized foldout drug and alcohol information card for young people (14 - 18 years), dispelling myths and providing accurate information.

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Family Matters

An information booklet designed to help parents answer questions when talking to their children about drugs. Family Matters is available in English and 15 community languages.

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Drug Fact sheets

A suite of 8 fact sheets with information on alcohol, marijuana, speed and ice, heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens, benzodiazepines and ecstasy. The topics covered include side effects, withdrawal, effects on pregnancy and the law.

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Drug Action

 

Drug Action is a regular publication to support Community Drug Action Teams (CDATs). It provides information on resources, research, training opportunities and funding, and also profiles CDAT projects from across the state.

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Campaigns
Cannabis can leave you permanently out of it

The Cannabis can leave you permanently out of it campaign aims to increase awareness of the impact of frequent cannabis use on lifestyle, such as isolation from friends and family and the limiting of potential in such things as employment and/or education.

www.permanentlyoutofit.com.au/

 

Transport Workers Support Line (TWSL)

If you are a transport worker – truck, van, taxi, bus, ferry driver or pilot and have developed a problem with mood altering drugs ring this line for CONFIDENTIAL and ANONYMOUS help!

This dedicated line 1300 374 837 or 1300 DRIVER is set up specifically to help you!

Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, speed or methamphetamines are consumed frequently but cause drivers particular problems! 

Specialist alcohol and drug health professionals are here waiting for your call 24/7.

We are happy to refer you on to other health services if you suffer from physical or mental health problems as well.

  Don’t let drugs use you

This campaign aims to reduce the harms associated with illicit drug use in night club type settings, specifically in emergency and overdose situations.

www.dontgetused.com.au

  What Are You Doing To Yourself?

A responsible drinking campaign tackling binge drinking and anti-social behaviour among teenagers and young adults.

www.whatareyoudoingtoyourself.com

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Know When To Say When

The new NSW Health alcohol campaign – Know when to say when – looks at the difference between having a good time with a few drinks and how that can change if too much alcohol is consumed.

www.whentosaywhen.com.au