Alcohol
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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 & community engagement.
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ICCWA and the McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth have partnered up to produce a fortnightly e-newsletter which aims to provide readers with the information and tools to empower them to take action on harms from alcohol. AAS will provide a brief update on the latest information on alcohol that we think will be of interest, with a specific focus on taking action - it's not intended to be an encyclopaedia of all things alcohol. Occasionally we will also send urgent bulletins and calls to action around specific issues.
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.
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 by ICCWA. (see above for copy of report)
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 ICCWA on (08) 9420 7212 or sstevely@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 sstevely@iccwa.org.au