A joint information and education campaign run by the Victorian Government, VicHealth and the Australian Drug Foundation was launched on 5 October 2011.

The campaign includes the Teen drinking law website. Two features of the website are  "Ask a question" and an online discussion forum, which both encourage sharing of ideas and information.

Ask a question
This online question and answer service is a space where people can anonymously ask questions about the new law, why it was introduced, the effects of alcohol on young people, and other related issues.

The questions will be answered by a professional, and both the questions and answers will be published online so that everyone can learn from them.

Online discussion forum
The online discussion forum provides a space for parents, carers, health professionals and others to share and discuss strategies for managing young people and alcohol, safe partying,  reducing alcohol-related harm and other related issues.
 

Would you like to join the Australian Drug Foundation team?

See our current vacancies.

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Shaping Healthier Communities and Safer Places: Managing the challenge of alcohol supply and demand

An engaging one-day forum about reducing the adverse impacts of alcohol sales and use on communities and the public realm.
 

When: 9:30am–4:00pm, Tuesday 25 October 2011

Where: The Castle, Hemmings Park, Princes Hwy, Dandenong

Bookings: Bookings are essential. Contact Greater Dandernong Council on 03 9239 5354 or email dmacik@cgd.vic.gov.au. Bookings close on 18 October.

Lunch, morning and afternoon teas and speakers' notes are included.

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Creating a Platform for Action on Rural and Regional Safety conference 2011
 

This conference presents current evidence and practice of community safety issues affecting Victorian rural and regional areas.
 

When: 10:00am–4:00pm (Registration from 9.30am), Wednesday 19 October 2011

Where: Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat

Bookings: Bookings close 14 October. For more information or to register online.

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