News from NCETA
New Publications
4 June 2015
In response to increasing concern about methamphetamine use in Australia, NCETA has released three new information sheets which aim to inform people about current patterns and trends in methamphetamine use, associated harms, and intervention options read more read more
Methamphetamine Symposium Slides, Video Presentations, & Resources
20 May 2015
The key methamphetamine resources, and PDFs and audio visual recordings of the speaker presentations from NCETA's Methamphetamine Symposium held in Melbourne on 12 May 2015 are now available read more read more
NCETA PhD student awarded VC's Prize for Doctoral Thesis Excellence
21 April 2015
Dr Creina Stockley has been awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Doctoral Thesis Excellence read more read more
The Grey Matters National Conference - Speaker Presentations Available
4 April 2015
On Wednesday 1 April 2015, the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) held a national conference on identifying, preventing and responding to alcohol and other drug problems among older Australians. The conference was held at the Education Centre, 4 Milner St, Hindmarsh, Adelaide. The speaker presentations have now been uploaded read more read more
Grey Matters Information Sheets
18 December 2014
The Grey Matters Information Sheets aim to assist specialist and generalist health and welfare workers to better prevent, assess and respond to the needs of older people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, alcohol and other drug (AOD) related harm read more read more
Alcohol Education for Australian Schools
17 December 2014
The issue of youth alcohol consumption has received considerable attention in recent years. Although a primary prevention approach has often been implemented in schools, the wide array of available programs makes it challenging for schools to determine which programs are optimal for their student population. NCETA undertook a systematic review of school-based alcohol prevention programs with results published in two handy resources read more read more
FundAssist: An online toolkit designed to help non-government alcohol and other drug organisations prepare, plan, and write funding applications
27 November 2014
The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), in conjunction with the state and territory alcohol and other drug (AOD) peak bodies, is pleased to announce the launch of FundAssist, an online toolkit designed to help non-government alcohol and other drug organisations prepare, plan, and write funding applications read more read more
External Course: Monash Master of Addictive Behaviours
13 October 2014
An online post-graduate degree in the science, policy, prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug misuse, gambling and other process addictions. Apply Now! read more read more
New Report: Child and Family Sensitive Practice in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector
25 August 2014
The Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) commissioned the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) to examine policy frameworks that support or restrict the effective implementation of child and family sensitive practices in the alcohol and other drugs sector. This report presents findings from the audit, review, and stakeholder consultations. read more read more
Walking a Tightrope - Resource Launch
4 April 2014
Walking a Tightrope is a comprehensive resource for people who have a family member who uses both alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and violence in their relationships. There will be three events associated with the launch of this resource. The resource will be launched on Monday 14 April 2014 read more read more