13th December 2017 As the largest provider of alcohol and other drug education in South Australia, and a key voice for the safety of young people, Encounter Youth are really pleased about the implementation of new alcohol laws on the 18 December 2017. Encounter Youth has been advocating for this law change for many […]
It’s the taboo topic that many parents hesitate to talk about. Young people’s parties and alcohol. It can be a challenge for school communities to positively encourage parents to engage in Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) education with young people and one another. Whilst some school communities do a great job to encourage parents to engage in AOD education, resulting […]
The end of year festivities are just around the corner and many families are getting ready to celebrate. Over Christmas and New Year, some adults may choose to drink and some may choose not to, for a variety of reasons. However, we are particularly interested in how young people might choose to celebrate during the Christmas […]
When planning a party, there is a lot to think about. Invites, food, drinks, decorations, not to mention setting up beforehand and packing up afterwards. If the party is held at a person’s home, there is also the necessary preparation to ensure that valuables are protected. Whilst party safety may be high on the list […]
In July, a review of South Australia’s Liquor Licensing Act 1997 handed down 129 recommendations to the South Australian Government. Now the government has responded to the recommendations and indicated what the new drinking laws will look like in South Australia (SA). Encounter Youth provided a submission and consultation in the review and unpacked some of […]
South Australia’s Liquor Licensing Act 1997 has been in place for nearly two decades. In that time, there have been substantial changes in what we know about alcohol use and its impact on people’s health and wellbeing. Specifically, there have been significant discoveries on the negative impact that consuming alcohol can have on young people, […]
Last week, as part of our Party Safe Education™ program, we spoke to a group of parents about the legalities and duty of care for hosting a party. During the seminar, we were posed the following question: “If a young person organises a party while their parents are away, do the parents still have a […]