Empowering Parents & Community Leaders
in the Alcohol Conversation

FREE live 60 minute webinar | Logo for Zoom

Monday 16th, March at 6 pm (Melbourne Time)

Parents & Community Leaders are one of the most important protective factors when it comes to preventing teenage drinking.

This webinar is aimed at empowering parents & community leaders to have more constructive conversations with their teens around alcohol.

We will cover the following topics:

  • Understand today’s youth alcohol culture & peer influences
  • Hear the most frequently asked parent questions on alcohol use
  • Learn about the consequences and health detriments of drinking at a young age
  • Learn about how alcoholic products are marketed to young people
  • Equip yourself with strategies on how to start a conversation with your child
  • Gain tips and strategies for preventing the onset of drinking among young people
  • Learn how you can support young people who have started drinking

In Australia, one in three 14-17-year-olds consumed alcohol in the past year.

Big Alcohol & Youth Drinking

Despite age restrictions in Australia, alcohol companies continue to invest heavily in marketing that appeals to young people. These strategies often normalise drinking and associate alcohol with success, fun, and social status. Common tactics include:

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Partnering with influencers, athletes, and celebrities who promote alcohol across social media, often in ways that blur the line between advertising and everyday content.

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Sponsoring major sporting codes and events, including football teams, motorsport, music festivals, and international competitions, embedding alcohol brands into youth-popular culture.

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Developing sweet, flavoured, and ready-to-drink products that are easier to consume and more appealing to younger or inexperienced drinkers.

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Campaigns featuring young, attractive people drinking in social, party, or “aspirational” settings, reinforcing the idea that alcohol is essential for having fun, fitting in, or relaxing.

Empowering Parents & Community Leaders in the Alcohol Conversation

Free live 60 minute webinar | Logo for Zoom

This webinar is aimed at empowering parents & community leaders to have more relevant conversations with their teens around alcohol.

Register now:

Monday 16th, March at 6 pm (Melbourne Time)

Presented By

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Dr. James Durl

Dr. James Durl is a behavioural scientist and award-winning researcher dedicated to using the power of marketing for good. James has become a leading voice in tackling some of the most pressing challenges young people face today, focusing on the dangers of vaping, alcohol, and cannabis.

With a sharp focus on dismantling the harmful tactics of Big Harm industries, he designs innovative services and resources that empower schools, parents, and communities to build resilience against these harms.

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