THE DRUG CHALLENGE – RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

Helping children transition from primary to secondary school

here

NSW ‘Drugs in Schools’ Policy

here

NSW ‘Drugs in Schools’ procedures for managing incidents – 37-page resource

here

NSW Crossroads progr. for Yrs 11-12

here

KEEPING SCHOOL LEAVERS SAFE

Schoolies’ events are often associated with risky drinking among young people. But the Surf Coast Shire community in Victoria has managed to develop a school leavers event that has reduced alcohol-related harm. [Unfortunately article not available]

The ADF site is unavailable, but check this alternative: http://schoolies.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/About+Schoolies/Info+for+parents/Keeping+them+safe/ ]

INTERACTIVE SCHOOL COURSES

Available to schools through Climate Schools Australia

here

KIDS NOT LISTENING?

[NOT FOR PRIMARY LEVEL] Kids in class can be obstinate, especially in that forum of critical peer group pressure. To bring the ICE message home, try the “YOUR FACE ON METH” app. All they need is a photo of themselves and follow the prompts

here

S.A. govt site drug info for kids – primary

here

 

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DEPT OF ED (Vic.) ‘Learning and Teaching’ videos

Video for Year 8 “It’s My Party” (8.5 minutes)

here

Video for Year 9 “Making Choices” (10 Minutes)

here

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 I AM METH – a perceptive poem about Ice

This can be a useful resource for teachers to place in the hands of students and to stimulate discussion about the implications of the first choice regarding the drug.

here

ORIGINAL AGE ARTICLE: Read more

here

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