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We support school communities through classroom sessions, professional development opportunities.

A Whole of School Approach

We work alongside school communities to provide age-appropriate education that supports their existing Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum.

We aim to equip young people with the information they need to stay safe and make informed decisions about alcohol and other drugs, starting from grade 5, all the way up to University.

All school education sessions are evidence-based and aligned with the best-practice principles of drug education.

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Classroom Sessions

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Our small-group interactive classroom sessions equip young people with opportunities to ask questions and learn about the risks and potential harms caused by alcohol and other drugs.

All education sessions are aligned with the best-practice principles of drug education.

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What Works in Drug Education

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Designed with principals, teachers, and school health nurses in mind, this training provides the information and resources needed to increase capacity for independent delivery of alcohol and other drug education.

Youth-specific Brief Intervention training sessions are also available for school staff.

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Responding to Drug and Alcohol Use

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This workshop provides teachers with the information and resources they need to respond to alcohol or other drug-related questions or concerns from students.
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This session will equip school staff with practical tools and examples to help them to respond to young people in an effective way.

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Parent Forums

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Studies show that most young Australians refer to their carers and guardians when seeking information about important topics.

Providing your school community with a parent forum or symposium will help to alleviate carer's concerns, while connecting them to the information and support they need.

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Whole of School Support

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Support your entire school with a multi-pronged approach to best-practice drug education.

Build a tailored bundle of classroom sessions, staff training, and parent forum events designed to reinforce key information for everyone in your school community.

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Join the list of leading educational institutions working with us

Clarendon Vale Primary School

Huonville High School

Winnaleah District High School

Kings Meadows High School

Brooks High School

Indie School Launceston

Prospect High School

Mount Stuart Primary School

Hobart City High School

St Helens District School

The Friends' School

Scottsdale High School

Claremont College

Indie School New Norfolk

Warrane Primary School

Montrose Bay High School

Taroona High School

Hilliard Christian School

Springfield Gardens Primary School

West Launceston Primary School

Cressy District High School

Campbell Town District High School

Elizabeth College

Riverside High School

Ravenswood Heights Primary School

Bridport Primary School

The Hutchins School

Kingston High School

Exeter High School

Cosgrove High School

Dodges Ferry Primary School

Clarence High School

East Devonport Primary School

Indie School George Town

Hobart College

St Aloysius Catholic College

East Derwent Primary School

Rosny College

Jordan River Learning Federation

St Michael's Collegiate

Lilydale District School

Sorell School

Launceston Church Grammar School

Indie School Glenorchy

Moonah Primary School

The Drug Education Network acknowledges the strength, resilience and capacity of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people and their deep and lasting cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship as ongoing custodians of the skies, land and waters of lutruwita / Tasmania. We recognise that our organisation operates on the land of the traditional custodians and we pay our respect to Elders past and present. DEN is proud to work with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to prevent the harms caused by alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.