Come along to a free parent talk about drugs, alcohol and vaping

Published on 22 October 2024

Are you worried about your teen and their relationship with drugs, alcohol or vaping? Do you need your questions answered by an expert?

Come along to Parenting in the Modern World, a free talk and Q&A that focuses on drugs, alcohol and vaping among young people.

The session will be led by Bron Grieve, Community Health Nurse at Dhelkaya Health.

Bron will deliver an informative talk, and share tips, facts and strategies for working with young people.

The talk will be followed by a Q&A panel with representatives from Headspace, and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation.

Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Acting Director Healthy Communities, Rosalie Rogers, said this event is a great opportunity for parents to learn more about how to support their teens.

“From a recent survey when developing our upcoming Youth Plan, young people in our shire listed drugs, alcohol and vaping among their top ten concerns,” said Ms Rogers.

“This session is all about understanding these substances, why young people are drawn to them and how to speak to your kids about them.

“I encourage parents to book a spot for this session. It’s going to be incredibly informative and it’s a great opportunity to ask questions. Plus, it’s free!”

Parenting in the Modern World

When: Thursday 7 November, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: Castlemaine Library, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine
Book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parenting-in-the-modern-world-vaping-alcohol-and-other-drugs-tickets-1006554289977

Questions can be submitted for the Q&A at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RQlrwvseekOeyz4TmRqhFsw0xvj_mZ1HsbEOHq1JqB1UNU1IUDlQQ0cySEgzVzcyNDRJWTREQUZUOC4u

All questions submitted will be anonymous.

This is an initiative of the Mount Alexander Alcohol Harm Prevention Project working group to address alcohol related harm in our community, and supported by VicHealth, Good Sports and The Alcohol and Drug Foundation.

Find out more about Council’s Alcohol Harm Prevention project at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Community-and-Wellbeing/Healthy-living/Alcohol-harm-prevention/alcohol or contact Melissa Fowler, Council’s Community Projects Officer, on 5471 1700 or email m.fowler@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Image: Bron Grieve, Dhelkaya Health’s Community Health Nurse (left) and Mel Fowler, Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Community Projects Officer (right)