Alcohol harms
Report
Alcohol, hurting people and harming communities
This report addresses strategies and treatments found to help in addressing the harmful use of alcohol in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Report
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: a review of interventions for prevention and management in Indigenous communities
This resource sheet provides estimates on the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the general and Indigenous populations of Australia, and reviews the local and international evidence on the effectiveness of programs that aim to prevent or alleviate this group of disorders. Introduction This resource sheet defines fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and provides currently...
Report
QCAA 2015 Queensland election platform
Introduction Alcohol is more affordable, more available and more heavily promoted than ever before. It is available around the clock, seven days a week, is promoted relentlessly and is as cheap as 35 cents per standard drink. This is concerning because the sale, promotion and availability of alcohol contributes to the excessive consumption of alcohol...
Report
Not one more: NAAPA 2015 NSW election platform
Through NAAPA, emergency workers, health professionals, community members, community sector workers, researchers and advocates have come together to present a comprehensive plan that addresses alcohol harms. The plan is outlined under five key priority areas: Protecting children and families Putting communities first Reducing disability and disease Preventing street violence Building a robust alcohol harm prevention...
Discussion paper
Lessons from a history of beer canteens and licensed clubs in Indigenous Australian communities
This paper aims to provide historical depth to the idea that alcoholic drinks should be made available in licensed canteens or clubs in discrete Aboriginal communities.