A recent study by researchers from The Matilda Centre found that young adults who had their first alcoholic drink at an earlier age (15-16yo) consumed significantly more alcohol per week than those who had their first drink at a later age (18yo)
Read more: ow.ly/GzMK50RmY8x

At #MHIS2024 today in Sydney? Come pop by our Matilda Centre booth to learn more about the lastest research in mental health and substance use and our programs, such as Strong and Deadly Futures, Positive Choices and @ourfuturesinst!

Recently finished your PhD or planning on finishing soon? Come join the The Matilda Centre and work on Positive Choices. I first started as an RA at Matilda on Positive Choices and loved it so much I've hung around for 4.5 years with hopefully many more to come!

As a parent, it's important to spend time with your teenager to build a good relationship with them. But did you know it can also help protect them from problems with #alcohol & other #drugs ? Here are some of the deadly activities families can do together: ow.ly/p2Ih50RnWp5

Research shows that our teenage years are the riskiest for alcohol & drug related harms. Teachers & parents play a role in educating & empowering young people to make better choices.
Check out Positive Choices to access trusted #drugeducation resources, new research + more!

It's #NationalFamiliesWeek ! This year's theme is Celebrating Family Diversity & Connections. Families come in all shapes & sizes, but the vital role they play in protecting children from #drug related harms is universal. For tips to protect your teen: ow.ly/maq650RnUiA

Are you worried about a friend or family member who is using #drugs ? It is important to encourage them to talk about their problems as a first step towards seeking help. Read this factsheet for several tips on how you can offer support: ow.ly/sAFN50Rnbtk

Interested in finding more Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander specific information on #alcohol ? The Alcohol section of our website contains over 1100 publications, 200 resources, as well as training & funding opportunities: 🔗 bit.ly/44cqUcH

#HIRING

Are you an early-career researcher looking to apply your skills in alcohol and drug prevention research?

We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for Positive Choices!
Hurry – applications close Thursday 23 May 2024.
Apply today: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_…\

Supply-reduction strategies for vaping need to be accompanied by safe, evidence-based demand reduction strategies.

Read the Matilda Centre’s submission to the Victorian Inquiry into Vaping and Tobacco controls:
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This was so much fun to do and it went 'live' this morning - the new episode of Parental As Anything Teens! I was interviewed on the topic of 'Is it ok to let my teen drink?' Take a listen if you have teens of your own ...abc.net.au/listen/program…

These videos by Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre encourage people to 'choose the good smoke' by outlining the positive role of smoke in providing food & warmth + its contribution to spirituality, healing, community, celebrations & land management: 🔗 bit.ly/3UNallu

So proud of #TeamMatilda who yesterday walked 10kms for #WalkForWAGEC !
We are thrilled to have raised over $3000 who supports women and girls in crisis, and advocates to end gender-based violence.
You can still donate: walkforwagec.org.au/fundraisers/Th…

Did you know that drinking #alcohol can lead to more than 60 different medical conditions? Despite this, many people don’t know about the long-term health impacts of drinking. This article by Alcohol and Drug Foundation explains a few of these long-term health risks: ow.ly/wywN50Ra3or

A joy and privilege to represent The Matilda Centre alongside powerhouse Prof Maree Teesson AC in the Senate yesterday. Supporting the use of #ecigarettes as a harm reduction tool while upskilling young ones through Our Futures Institute. Tune in for hearing day 2 of the vaping reform bill!

Are you looking for a drug prevention program that's curriculum-aligned & supported by over 20 published studies? LifeSkills Training gives young people the necessary skills to deal with situations where they may be exposed to substance use + other health risks.
🔗 ow.ly/mTYU50QYsVh

Heading to #ADD24 #AddictionZ this week?
Make sure to drop by the @CracksInTheIce exhibit, where Matilda Centre’s Robert Garruccio will be sharing the latest evidence-based #resources around #methamphetamine use in Australia.

A new study by Cancer Council NSW #GenerationVape project has found that young people perceive e-cigarette use as common amongst peers, and consider #vaping as being socially acceptable. It also revealed that e-cigarette use was driven by a desire to fit in: ow.ly/HwKa50Ra32G

Health Benefits of an Occasional Drink Overblown: Study
Rachel Visontay Louise Mewton Matthew Sunderland Prof Tim Slade The Matilda Centre
newsweek.com/health-benefit…

#Parents : Did you know that Shisha No Thanks have developed new factsheets which aim to raise awareness of the harms of #waterpipe smoking and #vaping in young people? Now available in English, Arabic, Chinese + other languages! ow.ly/O6iB50QYIVp