Introduction to alcohol and drugs and how to talk about it

Animated videos and posters: Did You Know series

Resources that help young people to get the key facts about alcohol and drugs.

E-learning unit - AOD 101: Intro to AoD and how to talk about it

This course explores the facts about alcohol and other drugs, the context in Aotearoa, and how you…

E-learning unit - Conversations for change: Motivational interviewing with young people

As part of a series of courses aimed at supporting young people to better manage their behaviour…

E-learning unit - Supporting young people through conversation: Long-term strain and substance use

Throughout the unit, we will cover how to approach a student to let them know that you’ve noticed…

Health Education Consultation

These online and in-person activities help parents understand how health education builds students'

How to facilitate classroom discussions about alcohol and other drugs (for non-health teachers)

Structure and resources for health teachers to deliver workshops for non-health teachers.

How to raise alcohol and other drugs in conversations with young people

This resource helps AoD professionals deliver a workshop around how to raise alcohol and other drugs

How to support people from families under long term strain

This resource helps AoD professionals to deliver a workshop around supporting young people.

Introduction to reflective listening (motivational interviewing)

This resource helps skilled professionals deliver an introduction workshop.

Making Changes: A group facilitation guide

Making Changes is a series of activities that help young people to think critically about their…

Motivational Interviewing

Skills and understanding to have conversations with a young person that enhance connection.

Screening and brief advice resources for AOD

Helps AoD professionals deliver a workshop for pastoral staff around screening and brief advice.

Video: Changing relationships as an addiction develops (Octopus animation)

This short animated video helps explain how addictions develop in young people.

Workshop resource: Conversations with Asher

Use these videos in the workshops to introduce personas for activities.

Workshop resource: Conversations with Laura

Use these videos in the workshops to introduce personas for activities.

Workshop resource: Conversations with Renee

Use these videos in the workshops to introduce personas for activities.