Free interactive seminar and forum held from 10.00am to 12.30pm on Wednesday 16 July 2008 at Angliss Conference Centre, William Angliss Institute of TAFE, Level 5, 555 La Trobe Street, Melbourne.
The misuse of alcohol in adolescence is linked to increased risk of alcohol dependence and other social and health inequalities in adulthood. Many factors influence the drinking behaviour of young people and one of the most important of these is their relationship with their parents. Health professionals have an important role in supporting families and carers concerned about preventing alcohol-related harm in their children.
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Program
Welcome and introduction
Jane Mallick, Director, Centre for Youth Drug Studies, Australian Drug Foundation
Introduction
Bernie Geary, (OAM), Child Safety Commissioner, Office of the Child Safety Commissioner
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Parents, alcohol and young people: what do workers need to know
Bernadette Ward, School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, Monash University
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Working with parents
Warren Cann, Executive Director, Parenting Research Centre
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The ABCD: Parenting Young Adolescents' Program. A facilitator's perspective
Meredith Plunkett, Hume Region Parent Education Service, Shepparton office, Goulburn Valley Community Health Service
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Parental perspectives – help workers understand the other side
Marie and Peter Anderson
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