The aim of all of ICCWA’s Alcohol Projects is to reduce
and prevent alcohol-related harm at all levels.

Our current alcohol projects focus on three main areas
related to alcohol – advocacy, research and community
engagement.

  

Safer Bars WA

Safer Bars was developed in Canada to address increasing incidents of violence and aggression in licensed venues.  The training is a whole of house management system to correctly identify, effectively de-escalate and appropriately manage patron aggression by providing skills to venue staff.

A central philosophy of the program is that it is possible to change the way that bars view violence. Rather than viewing violence as a part of the bar scene, violence and injuries can be reduced.

ICCWA staff have been working closely with key stakeholders including the Drug and Alcohol Office, WA Police, Australian Hotels Association of WA, Night Clubs WA and Racing, Gaming & Liquor, to adapt the training package to meet the needs of West Australian venues and their staff. 
A pilot program is currently underway with venues located in the Town of Vincent.

Funding for Safer Bars has been provided by the WA Attorney General’s Department through the Proceeds of Crime Act.

 
Drink or Drunk Research Project

Why do staff at licensed venues continue to serve patrons to intoxication despite training and legislation? 

The Drink or Drunk project, funded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund (NDLERF), investigated the factors that contribute to the issue. The study was completed late last year and a comprehensive report was sent to NDLERF.  ICCWA will hold a series of public forums in the next six months to release the findings of the study and discuss recommendations with relevant stakeholders. 

Drink or Drunk: Why do staff at licensed venues continue to serve patrons to intoxication despite training and legislation? is funded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund (NDLERF)

 

Alcohol.  Think Again   

The Alcohol Think Again Alcohol Education Campaign is a partnership project between Drug and Alcohol Office (DAO) and ICCWA. 

 The campaign is a long-term strategy aimed at reducing risky alcohol use through changing the acceptability of drunkenness within the community and creating safer drinking environments.

For more information visit the Drug and Alcohol AlcoholThinkAgain Website>

 

WACAN is an informal, state-wide network of WA community, non-government and government organisations and individuals with an interest in reducing the problems associated with alcohol use. WACAN aims to foster public awareness of and reduce the problems associated with alcohol use by challenging how we drink and when we drink.  The effectiveness of WACAN in its current format is being reviewed with the aim of strengthening the network to successfully address alcohol related issues. 

For more information on WACAN and how to register visit WACAN>

 

If you would like more information on any of these projects or other alcohol related issues, please contact Mary Ashe on (08) 9420 7212 or mashe@iccwa.org.au

 

Information on ICCWA’s Advocacy role 

ICCWA’s advocacy role is to raise awareness and instigate change to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm.  It may mean challenging legislation through interaction with local, state and national government. Other times it means liaising with  companies who inappropriately advertise alcohol or alcohol related products.

A vast body of research exists in the alcohol and other drugs field. However, there are gaps in the evidence base which need to be addressed.  As a result, ICCWA undertakes research projects that seek to inform the alcohol and other drugs field while not duplicating information that is already available. Some of these gaps exist in national information while other issues specific to Western Australia need further investigation.

Community Engagement is a crucial part of ICCWA’s alcohol projects. We seek to engage with community members on local issues and empower them to make changes to reduce alcohol-related harm locally. This may take the form of trainings, public forums, collaborative initiatives and projects and community events.

For more information please contact ICCWA on (08) 9420 7212 or email Mary Ashe, Manager Alcohol Projects mashe@iccwa.org.au