Kim Slender – School Counsellor

On Thursday 15 February, Paul Dillon will be addressing the Year 10, 11 and 12 students about issues relating to drugs and alcohol. There will be a parent information evening, which we strongly encourage you to attend, also Thursday 15 February from 7.00 – 8.30 pm in the Millie Phillips Theatre. Please email kslender@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au to RSVP.

Paul Dillon has been working in the area of drug education for the past 25 years. Through his own business, Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) he has been contracted by many organisations to give regular updates on current drug and alcohol trends. He has also worked with many school communities to ensure that they have access to good quality information and best practice drug and alcohol education. He has written a best-selling book for parents titled ‘Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs‘ which was released in 2009.

On Thursday, Paul will talk to the parents about ‘Teenagers, alcohol and other drugs 2018: How much influence do parents really have?’. This presentation focuses primarily on alcohol, although the results of the 2013 National Drug Household Survey will be discussed. It will examine what we know about the prevalence of alcohol and other drug use by young people, with a particular emphasis on the latest evidence on the risks associated with teen drinking. There will also be a close examination of the positive influence that parents can have on their child’s drinking behaviour, as well as the barriers that they may face during adolescence. It aims to empower parents with a positive message and assist them in having open and honest family discussions in this complex area.

Given the sensitive nature of the content of the workshops, we would like to give you the opportunity to let us know if you DO NOT want your child to attend.

If this is the case please email me on kslender@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au to let me know.