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ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG EDUCATION

Encounter Youth has been providing our alcohol & other drug education program to students, parents and teachers since 2000. We are the largest provider of school alcohol & other drug education to South Australian secondary students, educating over 22,000 young people, parents and teachers last year.

We aim to alert, inform, and empower young people to bring about safer, more meaningful celebration. We adopt a harm minimisation approach and encourage students to ‘look after themselves and their mates’. Our program aims to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug-related harm among young people.

Our Alcohol & Other Drug education program is available in both in-person and online formats.

Our new Teacher Resource Room is now live!

This fantastic resource provides teachers and communities with effective tools, information and resources to support young people to make positive choices around alcohol and other drugs.

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Why over 80 schools Chose Us Last Year

ESTABLISHED TRACK RECORD

Established in 2000, our alcohol & other drug education program is the largest of its type in South Australia. Last year alone, we educated over 22,000 people.

DESIGNED BY TEACHERS

Designed by registered teachers, our program is mapped to the Australian Curriculumand supports school’s pastoral care programs.

HOLISTIC APPROACH

Our seminars are targeted to individual age groups but are also designed to build students’ knowledge each successive year. Our program takes a holistic approach involving students, teachers and parents.

UP-TO-DATE RESEARCH

Our program is kept up-to-date and accurate with the latest research. This keeps both our content and our presentation fresh and engaging. Over the past three years, 81% of schools re-booked our program.

ONGOING SUPPORT

We provide ongoing support to schools through our Teacher Resource Room, which provides effective tools, information and resources to support young people around alcohol & other drugs. For those wanting more, the member’s area of the Teacher Resource Room provides professional development for teachers aligned with the AITSL professional standards.

INDEPENDENTLY REVIEWED

When the Department of Education had a Drug Strategy Unit, we were the only alcohol & other drug education provider in SA to receive the unit’s endorsement. The program has been independently evaluated and we take a continuous quality improvement approach to align with emerging evidence.

IN-PERSON DELIVERY

Our in-person seminar program is highly interactive, providing structured activities where students are encouraged to express their questions, thoughts and opinions. This allows our presenters to provide students with credible and practical information about Alcohol & Other Drugs during each education seminar.

ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM

Our interactive student-focused and teacher-empowered online learning platform offers a flexible option for delivery of Alcohol & Other Drug education and consists of content, graphics, short videos and downloadable PDFs for each student to enjoy a comprehensive learning experience. This is the same research-based program we present ‘live’ to your students.

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Serving Metro & Regional Schools Across South Australia

In addition to the many metro-based schools we serve, we travel to schools all across regional South Australia. We travel north to Leigh Creek, south to Mt Gambier, west to Ceduna and east to Bordertown to ensure that distance is not a barrier to receiving our evidence-based education.

Good News: We’re Here to Help!

Online Learning Platform

Despite the prevailing uncertainty facing many teachers and students, we have good news to share.

Our entire alcohol & other drug education program is available online via our secure website platform.

Yes, whether your students are attending school or staying at home, you can offer them our engaging education program that is mapped to the Australian Curriculum and the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum.

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A Comprehensive Education Program

Our entire program offering is available online or in-person.

WHAT'S THE DEAL?<br>Year 7

WHAT'S THE DEAL?
Year 7

As students look forward to their future years at high school, this seminar explores how students can begin to develop the character strengths and strategies to build their resilience and successfully navigate challenging social environments.
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REGARD THE RISKS<br>Year 8

REGARD THE RISKS
Year 8

With a focus on how celebrations change during the teenage years, we encourage students and supply them with strategies to navigate those changes effectively and to make choices that are right for them.
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KNOW YOUR LIMITS<br>Year 9

KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Year 9

In a time when developing an identity is everything, we encourage young people to be part of the majority who make positive choices when socialising and celebrating.
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WHO'S CALLING YOUR SHOTS?<br>Year 10

WHO'S CALLING YOUR SHOTS?
Year 10

The stats, the facts, the risks. This seminar provides the opportunity for young people to consider their own beliefs around drinking and compare these to young people Australia-wide.
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ALERT NOT ALARMED<br>Year 11

ALERT NOT ALARMED
Year 11

With a focus on safety when celebrating, this seminar looks at what makes someone more vulnerable and what responsibilities one can take charge of to keep themselves and their mates safe.
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#ADULTING<br>Year 12

#ADULTING
Year 12

As Year 12s approach adulthood, we continue to encourage them to make great choices and look after themselves and their mates. This seminar discusses the transition to adulthood and all the new responsibilities that entails.
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SAFETY AT SCHOOLIES<br>Year 12

SAFETY AT SCHOOLIES
Year 12

The complete end-of-year celebration guide! Whether students are celebrating at Schoolies Festival™ or out of town, we discuss the law, what to pack, where to stay and how to get there safely.
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PARENT SEMINARS<br>Parents

PARENT SEMINARS
Parents

For parents of young people, the topics of alcohol & other drugs and parties can bring anxiety and fear. Our parent seminars equip parents with evidence-based strategies for talking to their young person about alcohol, legalities and duty-of-care when hosting a party, and preparing for events like Schoolies Festival™.
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TEACHER SEMINARS<br>Teachers

TEACHER SEMINARS
Teachers

This seminar informs teaching staff of the evidence base for many common approaches to drug education. Teachers are equipped with the latest research, trends and resources to support students in their community.
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What Students & Teachers Are Saying

★★★★★

Great presenter, knowledgeable, relevant and non-judgemental, easy to approach and always delivers content in an engaging way, our students have really responded well … and they can be a tough crowd!”

Teacher
Moonta Area School

★★★★★

Brilliant session and a fantastic and engaging presenter. Staff hated staying back for PD but left thanking us for organising it!!”

Teacher
St Patrick’s Technical College

★★★★★

The presenter was very professional and spoke very clearly. They explained information in detail and shared examples that students could relate to. They also made students feel comfortable to engage in the activities and discussions.”

Year 11 Coordinator
Eastern Fleurieu School

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Gold Partner Schools

Gold Partner Schools
Tumby Bay Area School
Gold Partner Schools
Saint Ignatius’ College
Gold Partner Schools
Findon High School

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If you’d like to know more, we have a dedicated page for seminar information, for teachers, for parents and for young people. Simply click on your button of choice below.

If you have a question, don’t hesitate to get in touch via our contact form or call us directly on (08) 8179 0300.

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