👟 The NCETA team is lacing up for #WalkAMileInMyBoots and raising funds to support Hutt St Centre's work with people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. If you’re able to make a donation, we’d greatly appreciate your support. 💙 www.walkamile.org.au/fundraisers/...

📢 New research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found that many participants perceived alcohol products with health-oriented claims as more appealing and reported they may be more likely to purchase these products. 🔗 doi.org/10.15288/jsa...

👏 Thank you to NCETA's AOD Workforce Reference Group for their support throughout 2025/26. Their insights help ensure our workforce development research is guided by stakeholders, end users and experts in the AOD sector. We look forward to continuing our collaboration in 2026/27!

🤝 Yesterday's SA AOD Community of Practice (CoP) Member Event brought together professionals from across SA's alcohol and other drug sector for a morning of connection, collaboration and shared learning. Interested in joining the CoP? Learn more here: sandas.org.au/projects/com...

🚨 New research shows Australia's AOD VET training pipeline has more than halved since 2011. 📉 52% fewer training providers 📉 59% fewer accredited programs 🏫 Shift from TAFEs to private providers 📍 Online delivery has surged, but barriers remain 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

💐Welcome back, Ashlea Bartram! Ashlea has returned from parental leave stepping into the role of Manager of NCETA's SURE Program. Thanks to Victoria Kostadinov for her outstanding leadership as Acting Manager over the past six months. 🔗SURE program - nceta.flinders.edu.au/projects/res...

Proud to be represented at #ISSDP by Prof Jacqueline Bowden and Dr Stine Høj (with @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social on left), sharing research from our team on alcohol policy and alcohol labelling. Great opportunity to connect with colleagues and collaborators. #ISSDP #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth

Today is the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, #WorldDrugDay, a day to highlight the importance of evidence-based prevention, treatment and harm reduction. Explore the National Alcohol and Drug Knowledgebase (NADK) for high-quality Australian data: nadk.flinders.edu.au

The June edition of Connections is now available: www.connections.edu.au/latest-edition Catch up on the latest alcohol and other drug research, publications, news and events in Connections, a joint publication of NDARC, NDRI, NCETA and NCYSUR.

📢 There’s still time to register for this afternoon’s Australian Alcohol and Other Drugs Council (AADC) online event: The Increasing Complexity of AOD Work. 🕐 1.00–2.30pm AEST | Online 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🔷This Men’s Health Month, we’re highlighting PhD research by Stefano Zaccagnini, co-funded by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, on alcohol use among Australian midlife men. More than 2.2M men aged 30–59 are drinking at levels that put their health at risk of harm. 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/dar....

👏 Congrats to @nathanharrison.bsky.social on a new paper in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. This review identifies what’s needed to sustain quit smoking support in lung cancer screening programs. 🔗Media release: news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/06... 🔗Study: doi.org/10.1093/jnci...

👏 Congratulations to Jacqueline Bowden and @drkirrilly.bsky.social on a new publication. This research finds Australia’s addiction medicine shortage is driven by lack of awareness, not lack of interest. 🔗 Media release: news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/06... 🔗 Study: doi.org/10.1186/s129...

Yesterday was World No Tobacco Day Tobacco remains a leading cause of preventable death and disease globally. Evidence-based approaches across prevention, cessation & harm reduction can support efforts to reduce harm. Learn more about tobacco on the NADK: nadk.flinders.edu.au/kb/tobacco

Thank you to everyone who has registered to be part of our Symposium either in-person or online. We look forward to the exciting day ahead. If you need a copy of the program, please download from here - nceta.flinders.edu.au/application/... @flindersuniversity.bsky.social, @FHMRI

👏Our colleague Dr Stine Høj worked on a study of peer-led recruitment among people who inject drugs. It generated >2000 interactions and 46% of enrolments to a biobehavioural cohort, highlighting peer-led approaches for equity in research participation. 📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...

NCETA’s Symposium will be held this Thursday. If you haven’t already registered, it’s not too late to register now to attend in person or online at ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com

We were pleased to have work experience student Mim Kennedy Rochester with us last week (fifth from left in photo at back). Mim is currently studying year eleven at the Australian Science and Math School and has shown a passion for learning about alcohol and other drug harm minimisation.

New NCETA workplace resources are now live, and will be presented at our upcoming symposium Tobacco Smoking Fact Sheet worklife.flinders.edu.au/download_fil... Tobacco Smoking & Vaping Toolbox Talk worklife.flinders.edu.au/download_fil... Join us at the symposium ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com

Today is NCETA’s 34th Birthday and we are excited to be sharing our latest research at our Symposium next Thursday. To view the latest program and register, go to ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com

👏 Congrats to Stefano Zaccagnini on his first publication and media release. This research found 2.2M+ Australian men aged 30–59 drink at risky levels; 43% of men in this group exceed national guidelines. 🔗 Media release: news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/05... 🔗 Study: doi.org/10.1111/dar....

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Annika Theodoulou, who recently joined NCETA as a Research Fellow. We’re excited to have you on board! Learn more here: nceta.flinders.edu.au/about-us/our...

✨ Less than 2 weeks to go until our NCETA Symposium! Join us on 21 May for a day showcasing NCETA’s AOD work, with contributions from national & international researchers. 👉 Register: ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com

✨ Professor Jacqueline Bowden worked on a study analysing alcohol products, finding that 35% displayed “better for you” claims (e.g. low sugar, low alcohol). The study highlights the need for stronger policies to restrict misleading claims on alcohol products. 📄 doi.org/10.1111/dar....

✍ Our NCETA Planning Day brought the team together to reflect on priorities, strategic direction and our work ahead across the AOD sector. 🎨 We wrapped up the day with a painting session at Studio Vino, which was a great way to be creative and connect after a productive day.

🎙️On ABC radio, @predwards.bsky.social discussed UK legislation aimed at creating a smoke‑free generation. “We really, really want to protect young people in the next generation from ever becoming addicted to tobacco smoking.” 🔗Listen from 1:03:00 → www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Congratulations to Stefano Zaccagnini on publishing his first paper in Drug and Alcohol Review 🎉 This is a fantastic achievement and an important contribution to understanding high‑risk drinking in midlife men. Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1... #ADF #MensHealth #Alcohol

🟣 #StressAwarenessMonth & #WorldDayforSafetyandHealthatWork Highlighting NCETA resources on stress, burnout and wellbeing in the AOD workforce. 🟧Feeling Deadly, Working Deadly nceta.flinders.edu.au/resources/fe... 📚Stress and Burnout: A Prevention Handbook nceta.flinders.edu.au/about-us/new...

#StressAwarenessMonth WorkLife resources supporting mental health and workplace responses: ℹ️ Mental Health Services Handout worklife.flinders.edu.au/looking-out-... 🖥️ Online Learning worklife.flinders.edu.au/online-learn... 📄 Mental Health & AOD Fact Sheet worklife.flinders.edu.au/application/...

This #StressAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting resources on our WorkLife website to help workplaces understand, recognise and respond to stress. Fact sheet: worklife.flinders.edu.au/looking-out-... Handouts: worklife.flinders.edu.au/looking-out-... Videos: worklife.flinders.edu.au/looking-out-...