In this series, we hear from Dr Andrew Scholefield and from Encounter Youth’s Empower Education educators about young people and Alcohol & Other Drugs.
Evidence Over Alarm – Harm Minimisationwith Zoe O’Donovan Podcast Description In this episode of Uncharted Parenting, we’re joined by Encounter Youth’s Education & Analytics Coordinator Zoe O’Donovan to unpack the often misunderstood approach of harm minimisation. While sensational headlines and scare tactics often dominate the conversation, Zoe offers a refreshing, evidence-based perspective grounded in compassion […]
Risky Business – Why Young Minds Push the Limitswith Sondra Walker Podcast Description In this episode of Uncharted Parenting, we dive into the fascinating—and sometimes frustrating—world of risk-taking. Why do young people push boundaries, chase thrills and seem to throw caution to the wind? Encounter Youth’s Senior Educator, Sondra Walker, joins us to explore the […]
Is ‘Just a Sip’ Sending the Wrong Message? with Dr Andrew Scholefield Podcast Description In this episode of Uncharted Parenting, we explore why many parents see offering their young person a controlled sip of alcohol as a safe—even responsible—way to introduce drinking. But could this well-intentioned gesture be doing more harm than good? We’re joined by […]