Latest News & Media ReleasesDo you have a media enquiry? Is there a story we should know about? Or would you like to know more about DRUG ARM or drug and alcohol issues?Phone the National Marketing & Fundraising division: (07) 3620 8849 or 0408 726 091, or email publicrelations@drugarm.com.au Click on the links below to read the full PDF article. Been to Schoolies in 2009? Tell us how it went for you... SCHOOLIES MEDIA 24 November 2009 ABC News, DRUG ARM research. Go to the online article 23 November 2009 ABC News, Arrests too high at Schoolies, police say. Online article 22 November 2009 Ministerial Media Statement, Volunteers ready for Schoolies. Read the release 21 November 2009 ABC News Radio, AM Program, Parents causing some Schoolies Week problems. Go to ABC website Courier Mail Schoolies Guide 2009 Media Releases 2009 1 December 2009 South Australia Volunteering Newsletter, December edition. DRUG ARM SOS Volunteer Coordinator Glenn Clarke is featured in the latest newsletter (page 2). To read the article click here. 28 November 2009 The Independent, Valley police boost gets thumbs up. The Your Playground. Play Nice, Play Safe campaign incorporates several new initiatives that will be extensively advertised and promoted with the backing of DRUG ARM, the Brisbane City Council, Valley Chamber of Commerce, Valley Malls Advisory Committee, Queensland Health and Black and White Taxis. Online article 25 November 2009 inthemix.com.au, Queensland clubbers, prepare to be scanned. Brisbane's Fortitude Valley precinct has launched a new program Your Playground. Play Nice, Play Safe, a partnership with DRUG ARM, which will include ID scanning. See online article 18 November 2009 Brisbane Times, Valley venues say chill-out, more ID scanners on the way. DRUG ARM is leading a new awareness and prevention campaign in Brisbane's Valley precinct. Online article 9 November 2009 Courier Mail, Experts share their tips for surviving Schoolies. Interviews with Michael Watts, DRUG ARM and daughter Amanda about the pros and cons of Schoolies and tips for parents and students. Go to the online article 31 Ocotber 2009 Courier Mail, Housewives turn to cocaine. Richard Norman from DRUG ARM speaks about the risks of cocaine. Online article 28 October 2009 Guardian Messenger SA, Drug agency's plea, page 8. DRUG ARM's Glenelg SOS is looking for new volunteers and seeking additional funding to remain open. Read the article 24 October 2009 QT, Brilliant bargains for bookworms on a budget, page 7. DRUG ARM's annual Ipswich Book Affair is being held at the Showgrounds this weekend with thousands of cheap book bargains. See the story 22 October 2009 Adelaide Now, No alcopop tax link to drug use. More funding is needed to support alcohol and drug programs, says Josie Loth. Go to online article 15 October 2009 City News, Sizzlin' good time at Big City Barbecue, page 7. Fashion designer Julie Tengdahl lent a hand for the Big City Barbecue, judging the sensational bbq aprons designed by sponsors. Read more 14 October 2009 Ipswich News, Be fair, book a helping hand, page 4. Ipswich Book Affair is coming up - grab a great pre-loved book bargain! Read more 12 October 2009 RYDA Australia, 2009 Queensland Road Safety Awards ceremony. DRUG ARM is a partner of this road safety campaign and presents RYDA to schools and community groups. See the winners 8 October 2009 City News, Big line-up for BBQ, page 11. Guy Sebastian will headline this year's Brisbane Big City Barbecue. See the photo and article here 8 October 2009 Ipswich Times (QT), Cheap books can help homeless people. DRUG ARM's annual Book Affair takes place at the Ipswich Showgrounds from 22-24 October. Online article 22 September 2009 Stanthorpe Border Post, Rotary supports good work, page 4. DRUG ARM is the beneficiary of the 2009 Jazz in the Vineyard event and received a cheque for $5,000. Read the article 10 September 2009 City News, Safety fears over booze cruises, page 5. Safety concerns after tourist falls overboard. See article August 2009 Peninsula Living magazine, August 2009, page 28. DRUG ARM faces closure in Northern Beaches region. See the article 16 July 2009 City News, Royal George leads the way, page 6. Fortitude Valley Safer Venues award winner, The Royal George, is commended for their commitment to patron and staff safety and responsible service of alcohol. DRUG ARM is a major partner in this initiative. Read the article 9 July 2009 The Manly Daily, Young lives put at risk, page 4. The Northern Beaches SOS van will close at the end of the month after serving the local community for over six years. Go to the online story 9 July 2009 DRUG ARM Media Release - Outreach services across Australia to be cut, yet homeless figures continue to rise. The AIHW have released their latest "Counting the homeless" report, showing homelessness is continuing to rise in Australia - a total of 105,000 people are without shelter each night, up from 100,000 in the previous report. At the same time, DRUG ARM is having to reduce the hours and suspend some Street Outreach Services due to lack of funding support. Read the release June 2009 The Peninsula Living magazine, June 2009 edition, pages 12-15. Call for Parent Power in the war against drugs, four page feature article. Read the story: Pages 12-13; Pages 14-15. 29 May 2009 Courier Mail, Police move-on powers attacked. Special investigation into homelessness. Interview with MOSHPIT coordinator Kim Sandeman. View article online 13 May 2009 Courier Mail, Tax may remain in till, and Young get straight into party spirit, page 9. Updates to the tax collected from alco-pops. Read the article 29 April 2009 Courier Mail, Woolworths' suburban pubs seek 3am opening hours, page 3. Up to 50 suburban pubs in southeast Queensland may be allowed to open until 3am after the nation's biggest hotel owner applied to extend trading hours. Read more 16 April 2009 Pine Rivers Press, $8000 risk over booze. DRUG ARM, Police and the State Government launch the No Kidding campaign, which warns of recent changes to the Queensland Liquor Act. View online article here 3 April 2009 Northern Times Pine Rivers, Clubs top safety list, page 6. DRUG ARM and Queensland Health's Safer Venues Program awards top recipients for 2009. Read the published article 3 April 2009 Northern Times Caboolture, Gold stars for safety of venues, page 6. Safer Venues Awards 2009. See the article The Drug Scourge - Courier Mail special investigation 28 March - 4 April 2009 The Courier Mail (Queensland) is running a special report all week focusing on illicit drugs. Go to the Courier Mail home page Monday: Editorial from Dr Dennis Young War on drugs needs injection of funds Read the article online Wednesday: TODAY Show interview with Caroline Salom. Drug dangers - Sarah Harris investigates the real extent of party drug use in Australia. View online 19 March 2009 Brisbane City News, Heroin floods Brisbane streets, page 5. The latest ANCD report released earlier in the week states that there may be an influx of heroin into Australia due to an increase in opium production overseas. Dr Dennis Young talks with reporter Nicole Carrington about what this may mean for Brisbane. read it here 11 March 2009 Eastern Courier Messenger, Our grand carers, page 35. The 2009 DRUG ARM Grandparent Challenge is on! Photo and articles about grandparents caring for grandchildren. Read the article News Review Messenger - Salisbury, Our grand carers, page 72. Read News Review Messenger - Gawler & Elizabeth, Our grand carers, page 72. Read here 6 March 2009 DRUG ARM supports the new drinking guidelines. DRUG ARM is in full support of the new safe drinking guidelines released today by The National Health and Medical Research Council. Australian attitudes toward alcohol and the way in which it is consumed are of great concern and these guidelines are a great start. A copy of the guidelines is available by contacting the Resource Centre on (07) 3620 8821 or via email library@drugarm.com.au
If you would like to take a positive stand against the misuse of alcohol, join our challenge - www.healthyhigh.org.au 1 February 2009 A&D LINQ, QNADA News January 2009. DRUG ARM to implement ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Announcement of new policy implementation. Read the newsletter 6 January 2009 NBN News, Newcastle. Drug and alcohol abuse rates down, says DRUG ARM. Interview with Newcastle SOS volunteer. View here 3 January 2009 The Courier Mail, weekend edition. Brisbane nightclub 3am lockout fails transport test. Interview with DRUG ARM Executive Director, Dr Dennis Young, in regards to the need for a more coordinated approach in the Brisbane entertainment precinct. Article 1 January 2009 The Senior News. Nans, pops can help youngsters be drug aware. DRUG ARM's new fundraising challenge is gearing up and you can be part of it. Read the article New Australian Government advertisements: (WARNING - this ad is quite graphic) ICE Alcohol community survey Recently, DRUG ARM conducted a workshop and forum with Alcohol Partnership stakeholders in the Brisbane CBD, Valley and Caxton Street precints. After this initial consultation process, we have started to undertake patron surveys for the same region. The workshop engaged licensees as valued stakeholders in the development of strategies responding to alcohol related issues, and this survey will provide another valuable perspective – that of patrons. We'd love to hear YOUR views on alcohol and drinking in the Brisbane community. We are seeking the views of young people (and everyone else too!) about the consumption and management of alcohol in this community. This survey is being conducted by Queensland Health in collaboration with DRUG ARM. Please Click on the link below to be taken to a short survey. This should take no more than 10 minutes for you to complete. Alcohol consumption survey 2008 All responses are confidential and DRUG ARM will only use data collected to help us plan for better alcohol management in our community. If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, please contact: Polash Mondal Brisbane North ATOD Prevention Officer Centre for Addiction Research & Education (CARE) Email: polashm@drugarm.com.au 97.3fm Partnership Special thanks to the team at 97.3fm for their support of DRUG ARM and our Brisbane programs. Radio advertisements: You will need Windows Media Player to download these files
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