20 Point Questions
Q1- Research two government and two non-government services or products (4 in total) where people can go for help or get advice if they have a drinking problem. Provide a detailed summary of each. Ensure you include detailed information on each service/ product and evaluate their effectiveness.
Non-Government Organisations
Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia
Website: http://www.adca.org.au
Information:
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) is the peak, national, non-government organisation representing the interests of the Australian alcohol and other drugs sector, providing a national voice for people working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. ADCA covers areas such as counselling, education, prevention, rehabilitation, research, training and drug treatment. ADCA also provides a range of helplines for every state in Australia.
Website: http://www.adca.org.au
Information:
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) is the peak, national, non-government organisation representing the interests of the Australian alcohol and other drugs sector, providing a national voice for people working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. ADCA covers areas such as counselling, education, prevention, rehabilitation, research, training and drug treatment. ADCA also provides a range of helplines for every state in Australia.
Alcoholics Anonymous Australia
Website: http://www.aa.org.au/
Information:
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. AA is nonprofessional – it doesn't have clinics, doctors, counsellors or psychologists. All members are themselves recovering from alcoholism. It is an informal society of more than 2 million recovering alcoholics throughout the world. In Australia, there are about 18,000 members. They meet in over 1,900 local meetings spread around the country. Meetings range in size from a handful in some localities to a hundred or more in larger communities.
Website: http://www.aa.org.au/
Information:
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. AA is nonprofessional – it doesn't have clinics, doctors, counsellors or psychologists. All members are themselves recovering from alcoholism. It is an informal society of more than 2 million recovering alcoholics throughout the world. In Australia, there are about 18,000 members. They meet in over 1,900 local meetings spread around the country. Meetings range in size from a handful in some localities to a hundred or more in larger communities.
Government Organisations
Turning Point Drug & Alcohol Centre
Website: ww.turningpoint.org.au
Information:
Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre was established in 1994 to provide leadership to the drug and alcohol field in Victoria, Australia. Turning Point is committed to supporting families seeking information, referral and support concerning a loved one's alcohol, drug or gambling problem. Turning Point provides specialist treatment and support services to people affected by drugs including heroin, alcohol, amphetamines and cannabis. Our clients include young people, pregnant women, polydrug users or people with mental health diagnoses. You can reach then on their various online and telephone helplines:
- DirectLine (Victoria) – 1800 888 236
- CounsellingOnline – www.counsellingonline.org.au
- Gambler's Help Line (Victoria, NT, QLD, TAS) – 1800 858 858
- Gambling Counselling Online - www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Website: ww.turningpoint.org.au
Information:
Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre was established in 1994 to provide leadership to the drug and alcohol field in Victoria, Australia. Turning Point is committed to supporting families seeking information, referral and support concerning a loved one's alcohol, drug or gambling problem. Turning Point provides specialist treatment and support services to people affected by drugs including heroin, alcohol, amphetamines and cannabis. Our clients include young people, pregnant women, polydrug users or people with mental health diagnoses. You can reach then on their various online and telephone helplines:
- DirectLine (Victoria) – 1800 888 236
- CounsellingOnline – www.counsellingonline.org.au
- Gambler's Help Line (Victoria, NT, QLD, TAS) – 1800 858 858
- Gambling Counselling Online - www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Family Drug Help
Website: http://www.familydrughelp.org.au/
Information:
Family Drug Help (FDH) is a service designed specifically to address the support and information needs of parents, other family members and significant others of someone with problematic alcohol or other drug use. People with personal experience of the effects of alcohol or other drug use within their family or friendship group are involved at all levels of the service. Family Drug Help offers a range of services designed to cater for you and your family's needs such as: family councillors, support groups, sibling support, helplines, etc.
Website: http://www.familydrughelp.org.au/
Information:
Family Drug Help (FDH) is a service designed specifically to address the support and information needs of parents, other family members and significant others of someone with problematic alcohol or other drug use. People with personal experience of the effects of alcohol or other drug use within their family or friendship group are involved at all levels of the service. Family Drug Help offers a range of services designed to cater for you and your family's needs such as: family councillors, support groups, sibling support, helplines, etc.
Q2- Create a media campaign on alcohol awareness / harm minimisation and suggest possible ways to promote this among Australian teenagers. Create a brochure, video, radio advertisement etc.
Create a media campaign on alcohol awareness / harm minimisation and suggest possible ways to promote this among Australian teenagers. Create a brochure, video, radio advertisement etc.
I chose to make a video. The video is below.
I chose to make a video. The video is below.