Resources
Family support services
Parenting Research Centre - a research and training organisation committed to developing and disseminating effective support to families facing the challenging task of raising children. Phone: (03) 8660 3500.
Parents Victoria - provides parents with a voice, presenting an organised parent perspective to State and Federal governments, educational bureaucracies and institutions, community organisations and the media. Phone: (03) 9380 2158.
DirectLine, Department of Health Victoria - provides 24-hour, seven-day counselling, information and referral services to alcohol and drug treatment support services in Victoria. Phone: 1800 888 236.
Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) - provides a range of youth-specific outreach, treatment, withdrawal, rehabilitation and support programs across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Phone: (03) 9415 8881.
More information
The following links to websites provide information you may find useful. Current information about drugs, evidence-based research and activities that highlight the health impact of drugs are offered.
Druginfo Clearinghouse - provides information about alcohol, other drugs and drug prevention.
QUIT - was established to provide information, support and resources to reduce tobacco use in society.
Tobacco Reforms - provided by the Department of Human Services, Victoria. The website provides information to parents and organisations about tobacco legislation.
REDI Resources - this Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training website contains a comprehensive database of information about resources, policies and materials for drug education and incident management.
OxyGen - provides information, fact sheets and activities that highlight the impact of smoking on your health and the environment. Resources are available to support schools and the community to sustain and enhance their tobacco-prevention strategies.
Volatile Solvents Act - volatile substances or inhalants refer to everyday household products such as paint (chroming), glue, paint thinner, deodorants and petrol, when inhaled for an intoxicating effect.