From the School Nurse
Greetings from Nurse Katherine …
In the last two weeks, our Grades 7, 8 and 9s have received education from Rob and Dave from the Drug Education Network (DEN). Next week our Grade 10 students will have their sessions.
DEN have been working with the Tasmanian community for over 30 years to deliver training, develop resources and provide information and education. They visit both government and independent schools all around Tasmania to provide education to students and staff.
Students at Huonville participated well in different discussions (including why people choose to use alcohol and other drugs) and learnt how alcohol and other drugs affect our brains and our pleasure/reward system, which can often lead to dependence and mental illness. They also learnt about many different substances, how different circumstances and substances can change the way people feel and act, how to stay safe when partying, and where to find help and information about the harms associated with many commonly known drugs.
This page has examples of some great, reliable websites and services you can access for drug information and support, including factsheets about how to talk to your children about these topics.
The support team at Huonville High also have hard copy resources for students and their families. Please contact us through the school office on 62 640 800 if you would like any.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, these helplines are available 24/7:
National Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline: 1800 250 015
This service is free and offers confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, support, information, counselling, and referral to services.
Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186
This service provides support and information to families, friends and carers of people who have problematic alcohol and other drug use across Australia.
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Katherine Lee
School Health Nurse
katherine.lee@decyp.tas.gov.au
